Lot 299
  • 299

Arman

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • Arman
  • Venus off Shore
  • incised with the artist's signature and numbered bocquel 1/8

  • bronze with green-gold patina
  • 15 1/2 by 5 1/2 by 4 1/2 in.
  • 39.4 by 14 by 11.4 cm.
  • Executed in 1992, this work is registered in the Arman New York Studio Archives under APA# 8309.92.009.

Provenance

Leon Amar, Palm Beach
Gifted to the present owner by the above

Condition

This piece is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of oxidation in the welded elements. There is a minor nick at the base of the neck, and minor surface abrasions throughout. There is a nailhead-size irregularity 1 inch from the base, likely due to the casting process.
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.
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