Details

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist in 1962

Exhibited

Munich, Modern Art Museum, Sammlung Gunter Sachs, 1967

Literature

Denyse Durand Ruel, Arman: Catalogue Raisonné, Vol. II , Turin 1991, p. 125, no. 214, illustrated Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the paper tone is warmer in the actual work where the greys have more depth and the blues are brighter and more vivid tending more to IKB. The image in the catalogue needs rotating 90 degrees clockwise.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is attached to the front mount with tape along all four edges. The mount has discoloured in places and there is light staining to the edges of the sheet under the mount. There is a shallow crease running parallel to the left section of the top edge and there are some scattered small spots of foxing in the upper section of the composition. "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 Allure d'Objet signed and dated 1962 oil, gouache and ink on paper 58.6 by 77cm. 23 by 13 1/4 in. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist in 1962 Exhibited Munich, Modern Art Museum, Sammlung Gunter Sachs, 1967 Literature Denyse Durand Ruel, Arman: Catalogue Raisonné, Vol. II , Turin 1991, p. 125, no. 214, illustrated Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the paper tone is warmer in the actual work where the greys have more depth and the blues are brighter and more vivid tending more to IKB. The image in the catalogue needs rotating 90 degrees clockwise.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is attached to the front mount with tape along all four edges. The mount has discoloured in places and there is light staining to the edges of the sheet under the mount. There is a shallow crease running parallel to the left section of the top edge and there are some scattered small spots of foxing in the upper section of the composition. "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."