Lot 227
  • 227

Arman

Estimate
16,000 - 22,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Arman
  • Dollar Signs
  • incised with the artist's signature on the reverse
  • accumulation of US currency in polyester
  • 29.7 by 78.8 by 6.4cm.; 11 3/4 by 31 by 2 1/2 in.
  • with base: 44.5 by 78.8 by 20cm.; 17 1/2 by 31 by 7 7/8 in.
  • Executed in 1973, this work is from an edition of 30, plus 5 artist's proofs.

Provenance

Galerie Christel, Helsinki
Private Collection, Scandinavia
Sale: Christie's, London, Post-War & Contemporary Art, 17 October 2006, Lot 415
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 good condition. The polyester is slightly curved, which is possibly original. Close inspection reveals small losses in isolated places along the extreme outer edges, and a few surface scratches scattered in places elsewhere.
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