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Jean Arp
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Arp
- Sculpture mythique
- Stamped with the raised initials HA and numbered 1/5 (on the interior)
- Bronze
- Height: 12 1/4 in.
- 31.2 cm
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above in 1957
Acquired from the above in 1957
Literature
Carola Giedion-Welcker, Hans Arp, Stuttgart, 1957, no. 94, illustration of the marble p. 84
Bruno Marchiori, Arp, Milan, 1964, no. 94, illustration of another cast n.p.
Herbert Read, The Art of Jean Arp, New York, 1968, no. 106, illustration of the larger limestone version n.p.
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 94, illustration of another cast n.p.
Bruno Marchiori, Arp, Milan, 1964, no. 94, illustration of another cast n.p.
Herbert Read, The Art of Jean Arp, New York, 1968, no. 106, illustration of the larger limestone version n.p.
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 94, illustration of another cast n.p.
Condition
The surface features a reflective gold patina. There are a couple very minor imperfections, including some small nicks to the surface on one side of the bronze, but overall the work is in excellent 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.
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.