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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
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.
"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."