Details

Provenance

Marguerite Arp, Basel (the artist's widow) Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired directly from the above) Thence by descent to the present owner

Literature

Eduard Trier, Jean Arp Sculpture, His Last Ten Years , New York, 1968, no. 367, illustration of the marble p.130 Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp , Paris, 1973, no. 367, listed Condition Attractive golden patina. Apart from a few small areas of oxidisation and some slight variation in the patina, this work is in very 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."

Catalog summary

Jean Arp DÉMARCHE DECIDÉE inscribed with the monogram HA , numbered III/V and stamped Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris bronze height: 32.5cm., 12 3/4 in. Provenance Marguerite Arp, Basel (the artist's widow) Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired directly from the above) Thence by descent to the present owner Literature Eduard Trier, Jean Arp Sculpture, His Last Ten Years , New York, 1968, no. 367, illustration of the marble p.130 Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp , Paris, 1973, no. 367, listed Condition Attractive golden patina. Apart from a few small areas of oxidisation and some slight variation in the patina, this work is in very 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."