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Lot 136
  • 136

Arman

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Arman
  • Untitled
  • incised with the artist's signature

  • sliced welded bronze and wood violin with bow in wooden case
  • open: 33 by 78 by 30cm.; 13 by 30 3/4 by 11 7/8 in.
  • closed: 15 by 78 by 25.5cm.; 5 7/8 by 30 3/4 by 10 1/2 in.
  • Executed in 1986, this work is unique.

Provenance

Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)
Sale: Christie's, Paris, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 12 December 2005, Lot 130
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. In keeping with the artist's choice of medium, there is wear in places throughout and light oxidisation in places to the metal elements. Light surface dirt and discolouration have occurred overtime.
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