Untitled (Chess Pieces), 1966.

ARMAND PIERRE ARMAN

New York/California/France/Italy, 1928-2005

Untitled (Chess Pieces), 1966.

Unsigned. Includes certificate of authentication from Arman Studio Archives, New York, addressed to Mr. Hutchinson, signed by Corice Canton Arman, and with typed date "10/10/2016" and APA# "8003.66.114". Also includes an additional letter stating its authenticity on Arman's personal stationary, dated October 1, 1985 and signed by Susan N. Chevlowe, accompanied by a photograph of the work inscribed by Arman in French and signed "Arman" verso stating the work is an authentic work by him.
Accumulation of sliced wooden chess pieces in polyester resin, height 27", width 32", depth 2".
Condition: Large crack to resin extending right to left from upper right corner to approximately 2/3rds up left edge.

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