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Hans Arp
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- Hans Arp
- New York II, 1949
- maple wood
- bears a label JEAN ARP New York Relief 2/2 Ahornholz 1949 (on the reverse)
- 52,9 x 31,8 cm; 20 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.
Provenance
Beate Hulbeck, New York
Galerie d'art moderne, Basel
Brook Street Gallery, London
Galerie Lucie Weill & Seligmann, Paris
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris (acquired from the above in 2005)
Galerie d'art moderne, Basel
Brook Street Gallery, London
Galerie Lucie Weill & Seligmann, Paris
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris (acquired from the above in 2005)
Exhibited
Barcelona, Fundació Joan Miró, Jean Arp, Invenció de formes, November 23, 2001- February 24, 2002, no. 6, illustrated in the catalogue p. 163
Literature
Bernd Rau, Hans Arp, Die Reliefs, Oeuvre-Katalog, Stuttgart, 1981, no. 377, illustrated p. 182 (incorrectly illustrated under no. 376)
Pierre Passebon, Jacques Grange, Paris, 2008, illustrated p. 16
Pierre Passebon, Jacques Grange, Paris, 2008, illustrated p. 16
Condition
Maple wood. The most prominent element is slightly mobile. There are some minor losses and scuffs along the extreme edges and a few pinholes and small surface scratches to the elements in places. There is a small chip to the centre of the upper edge on the underside. There are some paper and glue remnants on the underside from a former label. There are a few small holes, possibly original, along the edges on the underside. This work is in good overall 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. 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
This work is unique.