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Jean Arp
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Arp
- Le fruit qui marche
- numbered I/III and stamped with the raised monogram HA and with the foundry mark Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris
- bronze
- height: 57cm., 22 3/4 in.
Unten Innenseite des rechten Fußes bezeichnet durch erhabene Beschriftung:
I/III HA [das Monogramm ist als kunstvolles Zeichen gehalten, siehe hierzu die originalen inventarisierungsunterlagen]
I/III HA [das Monogramm ist als kunstvolles Zeichen gehalten, siehe hierzu die originalen inventarisierungsunterlagen]
Provenance
Estate of Marguerite Arp-Hagenbach
Galerie Gmurzynska, Cologne
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1996
Galerie Gmurzynska, Cologne
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1996
Exhibited
Baden-Baden, Museum Frieder Burda, Sammlung Frieder Burda, 2004, no. 52, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Málaga, Museo Picasso, The Grotesque Factor, 2012, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Málaga, Museo Picasso, The Grotesque Factor, 2012, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Eduard Trier, Hans Arp, Skulpturen 1957-1966, Stuttgart, 1968, no. 377, illustration of the marble version p. 126
Hans Arp (exhibition catalogue), Wütembergischer Kunstverein, Stuttgart & Kunstverein, Hamburg, 1966, no. 39, illustration of another cast p. 39
Hommage à Jean Arp, (exhibition catalogue), Exposition à l'Ancienne Douane, Straßburg, 1967, no. 52, illustration of another cast n.p.
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 337, no. illustration of the marble pl. 21
Hans Arp, (exhibition catalogue), Galerie der Spiegel, Cologne, 1976, no. 19, illustration of another cast
Kai Fisher, Hans Arp, Ostfildern, 2012, no. 337, illustration of another cast p.386
Hans Arp (exhibition catalogue), Wütembergischer Kunstverein, Stuttgart & Kunstverein, Hamburg, 1966, no. 39, illustration of another cast p. 39
Hommage à Jean Arp, (exhibition catalogue), Exposition à l'Ancienne Douane, Straßburg, 1967, no. 52, illustration of another cast n.p.
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 337, no. illustration of the marble pl. 21
Hans Arp, (exhibition catalogue), Galerie der Spiegel, Cologne, 1976, no. 19, illustration of another cast
Kai Fisher, Hans Arp, Ostfildern, 2012, no. 337, illustration of another cast p.386
Condition
Atractive light brown patina with some minor oxidation on the rim of the base. There are some slight surface scratches prodominately at the top of the sculptures and two small incisions towards the top right. There are three spots of staining towards the upper left. There is a further small scratch with associated oxidation to the front of the right foot. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."