Arman

Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art, Including Arab & Iranian Art, 16 October 2009, Lot  173
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three dimensionality of the original, Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are a few minute nicks around the extreme edges and inner edges of the plexiglas frame, and a crack with associate chip to the lower left corner tip. Upon close examination there are two media fibres trapped between the plexi and the paint tubes; one in the lower right corner of the top left quadrant and one towards the right edge in the centre of the top right quadrant. There are a few hairline scratches scattered throughout the plexi. There are a few spots of white paint along the lower edge on the reverse. There are traces of transparent glue residue adjacent to the lower left corner and to the lower right corner.
"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.
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The authenticity of this work has kindly be confirmed by Denyse Durand-Ruel