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Provenance

Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist) Sale: London, Christie's, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 9 February 2006, Lot 155 Private Collection, USA Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Upon close inspection, there are a few fine, scattered hairline scratches in places to the Plexi boxes. The blue and the gold violins each touch their Plexi box in one place and there is some extremely light, associated rubbing apparent. "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

Arman Hommage à Yves Klein each: signed and numbered 30/99 coloured pigment, gold leaf and acrylic on violin in Plexiglas case, in three parts each: 66 by 32 by 22cm.; 26 by 12 1/2 by 12 1/2 by 8 5/8 in. Executed in 1992. Provenance Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist) Sale: London, Christie's, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 9 February 2006, Lot 155 Private Collection, USA Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Upon close inspection, there are a few fine, scattered hairline scratches in places to the Plexi boxes. The blue and the gold violins each touch their Plexi box in one place and there is some extremely light, associated rubbing apparent. "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."