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Arman
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Arman
- Tools of Persuasion
signed twice and numbered E/A 1/2
- accumulation of cast bronze revolvers
- 23 1/8 by 15 3/4 by 11 3/8 in. 58.7 by 40 by 28.9 cm.
- Executed in 1978, this work is artist's proof number 1 from an edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Private Collection
Exhibited
Paris, FIAC and Nagoya, Galerie Valeur, Arman: Eight Scultures. Bronze 1978-1979, 1979-1980, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Milan, Galleria Arte Borgogna, Arman, February - April 1990, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Washington, D.C., National Building Museum, Judiciary Square, Arman, September 1989 - January 1990 (another example exhibited)
Péronne, Historial de la Grande Guerre, Arman Armé, June - December 2004 (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is light wear and handling to the work and minor spots of oxidation.
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.