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Provenance

Corice Canton Arman Collection, New York Guy Pieters Gallery, Saint-Paul de Vence Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three dimensionality of the work, apparent in the original. <br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are some light, tiny spots of tarnishing on the top of the reverse of the work and some further specks scattered elsewhere. On close inspection there is some light oxidisation in the recessed areas and some irregularities to the metal surface inherent to the casting process. There is a tiny spot of wear to the wood at the top of the violin. "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 Untitled incised with the artst's signature and numbered 4/8 sliced wood violin imprisoned by polished cast bronze violin parts with bow 71 by 26 by 20cm.; 28 by 10 1/4 by 7 7/8 in. Executed in 2004. Provenance Corice Canton Arman Collection, New York Guy Pieters Gallery, Saint-Paul de Vence Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three dimensionality of the work, apparent in the original. <br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are some light, tiny spots of tarnishing on the top of the reverse of the work and some further specks scattered elsewhere. On close inspection there is some light oxidisation in the recessed areas and some irregularities to the metal surface inherent to the casting process. There is a tiny spot of wear to the wood at the top of the violin. "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."