Jean (Hans) Arp (1886-1966), Thales of Miletus
Jean (Hans) Arp (1886-1966)
Thales of Miletus
signed with the monogram, numbered and inscribed with the foundry mark '4/5 Susse Fondeur Paris' (on the underside)
bronze with brown patina
41 1/8 in (104.5 cm.)
Conceived in 1951; this bronze version cast in 1962
Provenance
François Arp, Paris (the artist's brother).
Ruth Tillard-Arp, Paris, by descent from the above; sale, Hôtel Druot, Paris, 12 June 2003, lot 31.
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.
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Jean (Hans) Arp (1886-1966)
Thales of Miletus
signed with the monogram, numbered and inscribed with the foundry mark '4/5 Susse Fondeur Paris' (on the underside)
bronze with brown patina
41 1/8 in (104.5 cm.)
Conceived in 1951; this bronze version cast in 1962
Provenance
François Arp, Paris (the artist's brother).
Ruth Tillard-Arp, Paris, by descent from the above; sale, Hôtel Druot, Paris, 12 June 2003, lot 31.
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.