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JEAN ARP | Siamois
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Arp
- Siamois
- Bronze
- Length: 29 3/4 in.
- 75.6 cm
- Conceived in 1960; this example cast in 1962 by André Mounier and is number 3 from an edition of 5.
Provenance
Dominion Gallery, Montreal (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired from the above on April 3, 1969
Acquired from the above on April 3, 1969
Exhibited
Montreal, Dominion Gallery, Jean Arp, 1887-1966: Sculptures, Tapestries, Watercolours, 1968, no. 12, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Guiseppe Marchiori, Arp, Milan, 1964, illustration of another cast p. 50
Herbert Read, The Art of Jean Arp, New York, 1966, p. 158
Eduard Trier, Marguerite Arp-Hagenbach & François Arp, Jean Arp, Sculpture, His Last Ten Years, New York, 1968, no. 228, illustration of another cast p. 114
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 228, p. 78
Arie Hartog & Kai Fischer, Hans Arp, Sculptures, A Critical Survey, Bonn, 2012, no. 228, illustration of another cast p. 339
Herbert Read, The Art of Jean Arp, New York, 1966, p. 158
Eduard Trier, Marguerite Arp-Hagenbach & François Arp, Jean Arp, Sculpture, His Last Ten Years, New York, 1968, no. 228, illustration of another cast p. 114
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 228, p. 78
Arie Hartog & Kai Fischer, Hans Arp, Sculptures, A Critical Survey, Bonn, 2012, no. 228, illustration of another cast p. 339
Condition
Golden brown patina. The surface is slightly dirty. There is some minor drip marks and scattered staining throughout. Some dust in the deeper crevices. A few scattered accretions. Some minor rubbing to the edges of the bronze. The work is in good condition.
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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.