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Jean (Hans) Arp
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Jean (Hans) Arp
- "Cercle Rouge" Tapestry
with woven signature in the overlap ARP ©
- hand-knotted wool
- 79 x 60 inches
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, June 12, 1992, lot 196
Private Collection, New York
Wright Chicago, May 22, 2005, lot 391
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, New York
Wright Chicago, May 22, 2005, lot 391
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Galerie Lucie-Weill-Seligman, Tapis de Maîtres, Paris, n.d., no. 1
Galerie Beyeler, Teppische, Basel, 1961, no. 2
Contemporary French Tapestries, Charles Slatkin Galleries, New York, 1965, p. 31
Susan Day, Art Deco and Modernist Carpets, London, 2002, p. 134
Condition
Overall very good condition. The tapestry is stable with evidence of minor soiling. The pile measures 5/8 inch and is consistent throughout. The piece with two metal mounting elements presently attached. Please contact the department for photographs of these elements.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.