Lot 145
  • 145

Arman

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Arman
  • Metallic Pattern
  • signed on the reverse
  • welded forks and knives
  • 26 1/4 by 28 1/4 by 2 1/2 in. 66.7 by 71.8 by 6.4 cm.
  • Executed in 1983.
Wall sculpture, knives and forks.

Provenance

Collection of the Artist
Private Collection, Englewood, New Jersey
Thence by descent to the present owner

Literature

Van Der Marck, Ed., Arman, New York 1984, p. 77, illustrated

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. All elements appear stable and well intact. There is light dust accumulation and minor surface soiling throughout. Under close inspection, there are several minor faint surface scratches. There is evidence of light oxidation to the found elements, particularly the jointed areas consistent with the artist's chosen medium. Unframed.
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