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Provenance

Estate of Marguerite Arp-Hagenbach Collection Wasmuth, Banhof Rolandseck Galerie Michael Werner, Cologne & New York Galerie Fred Jahn, Munich Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1998

Exhibited

New York, Michael Werner, Hans Arp , 1990, illustrated in colour in the catalogue Condition The collage is laid on to a sheet of blue wove paper, laid on board. The collage element is secure and presents creasing to the centre of the sheet in line with the artist's process. There is a slight tear to towards the left of the upper edge of the collage element but otherwise, this work is in overall 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 Poupée polychrome signed Arp (lower left) gouache and collage on paper 51 by 16.3cm., 20 1/8 by 6 1/2 in. Bezeichnet unten links: Arp Rückseitig bezeichnet: Poupée polychrome f collage f 1958 Provenance Estate of Marguerite Arp-Hagenbach Collection Wasmuth, Banhof Rolandseck Galerie Michael Werner, Cologne & New York Galerie Fred Jahn, Munich Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1998 Exhibited New York, Michael Werner, Hans Arp , 1990, illustrated in colour in the catalogue Condition The collage is laid on to a sheet of blue wove paper, laid on board. The collage element is secure and presents creasing to the centre of the sheet in line with the artist's process. There is a slight tear to towards the left of the upper edge of the collage element but otherwise, this work is in overall 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."