Lot 47
  • 47

ARMAN | Deux Violons Decoupés

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Arman
  • Deux Violons Decoupés
  • each: incised with the artist's signature and numbered 105/150 on the reverse; stamped with the foundry mark
  • bronze with gold patina, in two parts
  • each: 59 by 10 by 8.5 cm.
  • Executed in 1972, this work is number 105 from an edition of 150.

Provenance

Private Collection, France
Piasa, Paris, 4th December 2003, Lot 76
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is less matte and there are fewer green undertones in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a few superficial and shallow scratches in places, as well as some small spots of oxidation and some dust in the recesses. There are handling marks in places. All other surface irregularities are likely to be inherent to the casting process.
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