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Arman
Estimate
16,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- Arman
- Venus aux Dollars
- incised with the artist's signature and numbered H.C. 3/4
- accumulation of US currency in polyester
- 80 by 35 by 27.2cm.; 31 1/2 by 13 3/4 by 10 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1970, this work is hors-commerce proof 3 of 4, aside from the edition of 20, plus 4 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Dubinsky Fine Art, Zurich
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2007
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2007
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue: Hannover, Kunstmuseum Hannover mit Sammlung Sprengel; Darmstadt, Hessisches Landesmuseum; Tel Aviv, The Tel Aviv Museum; Tubingen, Kunsthalle; Antibes, Musee Picasso, Chateau Grimaldi, Arman: Parade der Objekte Retrospective 1955 to 1982, 1982-83, p. 53, illustration of another example in colour
Henry Martin, Arman, New York 1984, p. 183, no. 168, illustration of another example in colour
Marc Shell, Art & Money, Chicago 1995, p. 108, no. 81, illustration of another example
Lawrence Weschler, Boggs: A Comedy of Values, Chicago 1999, p. 43, another example illustrated
Henry Martin, Arman, New York 1984, p. 183, no. 168, illustration of another example in colour
Marc Shell, Art & Money, Chicago 1995, p. 108, no. 81, illustration of another example
Lawrence Weschler, Boggs: A Comedy of Values, Chicago 1999, p. 43, another example illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer and deeper in the original.
Condition: This work is in good condition. There are a few small losses scattered around the extreme lower edge. Close inspection reveals a few scratches and rubmarks in a few places elsewhere.
"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."
Catalogue Note
"The word “accumulation” is essentially one of the terms of economics. But money is really less of an object as it is a symbolic object – something that certain objects can symbolise. Pieces of money are objects that were conceived for the purpose of accumulation – that were designed to be accumulated."
Henry Martin, Arman, New York 1973, p. 36