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Jean Arp
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Arp
- Découpage no. 33
- Inscribed ARP and numbered 3/5
- Brass
- Height: 17 in.; 43.2 cm
- Conceived in 1966 and cast in an edition of five.
Provenance
Dominion Gallery, Montreal (acquired by the parents of the present owner circa 1978-81)
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Herbert Read, The Art of Jean Arp, New York, 1968, no. 201, illustration of another cast p. 184
Bernd Rau, Jean Arp: The reliefs: catalogue of complete works, Stuttgart, 1980, no. 779, illustration of another cast p. 376
Bernd Rau, Jean Arp: The reliefs: catalogue of complete works, Stuttgart, 1980, no. 779, illustration of another cast p. 376
Condition
Brass on a 3 by 13 1/2 in. base. Surface in generally good condition, Surface in generally good condition, some minor areas of discoloration visible on both sides.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present edition was cut in 1970 by André Mounier.