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Hans Arp
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Hans Arp
- Soupir d'une fleur
- bronze
- height: 13.5cm., 5 3/8 in.
- length: 19.5cm., 7 5/8 in.
Provenance
François Arp, Paris
Sale: Calmels Cohen, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 12th June 2003, lot 67
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Calmels Cohen, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 12th June 2003, lot 67
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Edouard Trier, Jean Arp, Sculptures 1957-66, Stuttgart, 1968, no. 297, illustration of the marble version p. 86
Arp (exhibition catalogue), Brook Street Gallery, London, 1964, no. 16, illustration of another cast
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 297, illustrated p. 81
Jean Arp, Les Plâtres (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Natalie Seroussi, Paris & Rachel Adler Fine Art, New York, 2003-04, n.n., illustration of the marble version p. 93
Arp (exhibition catalogue), Brook Street Gallery, London, 1964, no. 16, illustration of another cast
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 297, illustrated p. 81
Jean Arp, Les Plâtres (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Natalie Seroussi, Paris & Rachel Adler Fine Art, New York, 2003-04, n.n., illustration of the marble version p. 93
Condition
The bronze is sound. Attractive dark brown patina with reddish hues. There is some light wear to the patina consistent with time and handling. There is a small area of surface abrasion to the base. There are two small nicks to the bronze which have been retouched in the past: the first towards the curved end of the sculpture and the other on the interior. Several small circular plugs which are original and inherent to the casting process are visible on the surface of the bronze. This work is in overall good 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."