Details

Provenance

Galerie Springer, Berlin David E. Bright, Beverly Hills (acquired from the above in November 1964) Achim Moeller Fine Art Ltd., New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1996

Literature

Jean Arp (exhibition catalogue), Chalette Gallery, New York, 1965, no. 16 Eduard Trier, Jean Arp Sculptures 1957-1966 , Stuttgart, 1968, no. 302, illustration of another cast p. 83 François Arp, Marguerite Arp-Hagenbach & Eduard Trier, Jean Arp Sculptures, His Last Ten Years , New York, 1968, no. 302, illustration of another cast p. 83 Ionel Jianou , Jean Arp , Paris, 1973, no. 302, illustration of another cast pl. 65 Condition Polished silver. There is a tiny indent to the back of the top 'point' of the composition. Otherwise this work is in good original ondition. "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."

Catalog summary

Jean Arp TORSE-OISEAU signed Arp , numbered 2/3 and stamped with the silversmith's mark chased silver height: 24.5cm., 9 5/8 in. Provenance Galerie Springer, Berlin David E. Bright, Beverly Hills (acquired from the above in November 1964) Achim Moeller Fine Art Ltd., New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1996 Literature Jean Arp (exhibition catalogue), Chalette Gallery, New York, 1965, no. 16 Eduard Trier, Jean Arp Sculptures 1957-1966 , Stuttgart, 1968, no. 302, illustration of another cast p. 83 François Arp, Marguerite Arp-Hagenbach & Eduard Trier, Jean Arp Sculptures, His Last Ten Years , New York, 1968, no. 302, illustration of another cast p. 83 Ionel Jianou , Jean Arp , Paris, 1973, no. 302, illustration of another cast pl. 65 Condition Polished silver. There is a tiny indent to the back of the top 'point' of the composition. Otherwise this work is in good original ondition. "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."