Lot 107
- 107
Arman
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Arman
- Tanto tiene, tanto vale
- signed and dated 1960
- accumulation of door knobs in glass box on wooden base
- 21 by 31.2 by 15.5cm.; 8 1/4 by 12 1/4 by 6 1/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Alfred Schmela, Düsseldorf
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1969
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1969
Exhibited
Düsseldorf, Galerie Schmela, Kunstmarkt, 1969
Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, 1983-84, p. 42, no. 4, illustrated
Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, 1983-84, p. 42, no. 4, illustrated
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, San Marino, Palazzo dei Congressi, Sesta Biennale d'Arte: Nuove Tecniche d'Immagine, 1967
Karin Thomas, Bis Heute - Stilgeschichte der bildenden Kunst im 20. Jahrhundert, Cologne 1971, no. 24, illustrated
Paul Wember, Kunst in Krefeld, Cologne 1973, p. 160, no. 69
Denyse Durand-Ruel, Arman - Catalogue Raisonné II, Paris 1991, p. 33, no. 47, illustrated
Karin Thomas, Bis Heute - Stilgeschichte der bildenden Kunst im 20. Jahrhundert, Cologne 1971, no. 24, illustrated
Paul Wember, Kunst in Krefeld, Cologne 1973, p. 160, no. 69
Denyse Durand-Ruel, Arman - Catalogue Raisonné II, Paris 1991, p. 33, no. 47, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in good condition. There are hairline surface scratches throughout the top edge. There is very light wear to the bottom two corners and in places along the top edge of the base. There is a small crack to the top left corner on the reverse inside the glass. There is a diagonal crack running along from the top centre to the bottom right on the reverse. Both cracks have been stabalised.
"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."