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ARMAN | Caisse de Violon
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Arman
- Caisse de Violon
- signed
- oil on violin and case mounted on panel
- violin case: 79 by 51 by 10 cm. 31 5/8 by 20 by 4 in.
- overall: 99.8 by 79.7 by 14 cm. 39 1/4 by 31 3/8 by 5 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1989-92.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)
Christie's, New York, 30 June 2008, Lot 210
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Christie's, New York, 30 June 2008, Lot 210
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The violin is securely attached to the backing board. A light layer of dust has adhered to the recesses and outside of the case. Extremely close inspection reveals some drying cracks and a few unobtrusive superficial losses in isolated places. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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 registered in the Arman Studio Archives under no. 8021.91.006.
This work is well registered in the Archives Denyse Durand-Ruel and will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonne being prepared.
This work is well registered in the Archives Denyse Durand-Ruel and will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonne being prepared.