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Jean Arp
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Arp
- L'étoile
- stainless steel
- height (not including base): 19cm., 7 1/2 in.
Provenance
G. David Thompson, Pittsburgh (acquired in 1969)
Harold Diamond, New York (acquired in 1982)
Stephen Mazoh, New York
Private Collection, United States (sale: Christie's, New York, 13th May 1993, lot 278)
Private Collection, Amsterdam (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby's, London, 13th October 1993, lot 59)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Harold Diamond, New York (acquired in 1982)
Stephen Mazoh, New York
Private Collection, United States (sale: Christie's, New York, 13th May 1993, lot 278)
Private Collection, Amsterdam (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby's, London, 13th October 1993, lot 59)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Carola Gideon-Welcker, Jean Arp, New York, 1957, illustration of a larger bronze example p. 94
Herbert Read, The Art of Jean Arp, New York, 1968, no. 47, illustration of a marble example p. 57
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 23, illustration of a larger bronze example n.p.
Serge Fauchereau, Arp, London, 1989, no. 105, colour illustration of a larger bronze example p. 84
Arie Hartog (ed.) & Kai Fischer, Hans Arp: Sculptures - A Critical Survey, Ostfildern, 2012, no. 61, illustration of a marble example
Herbert Read, The Art of Jean Arp, New York, 1968, no. 47, illustration of a marble example p. 57
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 23, illustration of a larger bronze example n.p.
Serge Fauchereau, Arp, London, 1989, no. 105, colour illustration of a larger bronze example p. 84
Arie Hartog (ed.) & Kai Fischer, Hans Arp: Sculptures - A Critical Survey, Ostfildern, 2012, no. 61, illustration of a marble example
Condition
There are two elements. There is some minor pitting inherent to the casting process. There is some rubbing to the surface of the polished steel consistent with age and handling. Otherwise this work appears to be in very good original 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."
Catalogue Note
The present work is the smallest of four versions of this iconic sculpture, L'Etoile. An example of the largest version was installed at the artist’s grave in Locarno, Switzerland.