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Arman
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Arman
- Black is Beautiful
- incised with the artist's signature and date 69 on the lower left; titled on base
- burnt violin in resin on Plexiglas base
- 27 3/4 by 20 by 6 in. 70.5 by 50.8 by 15.2 cm.
- Executed in 1969, this work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives, New York, under number: APA# 8208.69.053.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are fine scattered surface scratches throughout. There are a few areas of isolated stable craquelure noted internally at the seam of the resin, due to the artist's working method and choice of medium. There is some light scattered surface soiling.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.