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Jean Arp
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Arp
- SONGE DE HIBOU
cement
- height: 43.2cm., 17in.
Provenance
Maurice Lefebvre-Foinet, Paris (a gift from the artist)
Private Collection, France (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, France (by descent from the above)
Literature
Carola Giedion-Welker, Jean Arp, New York, 1957, illustration of the marble pp. 72-73
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 8, illustration of another example p. 92
Serge Fauchereau, Arp, London, 1989, no. 79, colour illustration of another example p. 68
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 8, illustration of another example p. 92
Serge Fauchereau, Arp, London, 1989, no. 79, colour illustration of another example p. 68
Condition
There is a restored crack between the base and the main sculpture. Apart from some light surface dirt, consistant with age, and a few chips to the edge of the base, this work is in 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."