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Property from the Estate of Richard Rubin
Jean Arp
1886 - 1966
Feuille-miroir
inscribed Arp and numbered 3/5 (on the underside)
bronze
height: 39 in.
99.1 cm.
Conceived in 1962; this example executed on 14 December 1962 as number 3 in an edition of 5.
Golden brown patina. The sculpture is attached to a wood base along the verso. The patina has discolored and is uneven throughout. One point of impact approximately 1/4 inch long to the upper left edge, with an associated 3 inch scratch. Minor wear to the patina along the sharp edges of the top of the leaf. Minor scratching to the patina at the upper back area, with a 2-inch scuff at the narrow stem back. Some horizontal minor scratches to the narrow stem front. One 1/2 inch spot of repair at the back base. There is minor pitting at the upper edge back. This work is in good condition.
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