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Hans Arp
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Hans Arp
- Soupir d'une fleur, no. 4/5
- bronze
- height: 13.5 cm ; 5 3/8 in.
Provenance
François Arp, Paris
Sale : Calmels Cohen, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 12 June 2003, lot 67
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Sale : Calmels Cohen, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 12 June 2003, lot 67
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Brook Street Gallery, Arp, 1964, no. 16 (another cast)
Literature
Edouard Trier, Jean Arp, sculptures 1957-66, Stuttgart, 1968, no. 297, illustrated p. 86 (marble version)
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 297, illustrated p. 81
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 297, illustrated p. 81
Condition
The bronze is sound. There is a 1cm nick to the patina and a dark stain (1cm in diameter) on the lower part of the sculpture. The surface is scattered with light-coloured spots and minor surface scratches, otherwise this work is in good overall condition.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."