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Arman

American · 1928–2005 · Painter, Printmaker

Arman was a French and American artist. Born Armand Fernandez in Nice, France, Arman was a painter who moved from using objects for the ink or paint traces they leave to using… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Arman, OHNE TITEL (KONZERTFLÜGEL), 1989, Konzertflügel mit Assemblage von Farbtuben.OHNE TITEL (KONZERTFLÜGEL)Lempertz · €99,600≈ $154,460≈ £78,287Sign up to see
  2. Arman, Café Serré, 1992, Accumulation of 80 "Brazil express" machines in aluminium compartmentsCafé SerréKornfeld · CHF 95,000≈ $112,148≈ £85,498≈ €101,207Sign up to see
  3. Arman, Violin, 1993, bronze with gold patinaViolinPhillips · $75,000≈ £47,164≈ €55,837Sign up to see

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  1. Arman, Untitled, Untitled
    Untitled
    Untitled
    Pandolfini · · Lot 117
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–10,000View at Pandolfini ↗
  2. Arman, Victoire de Samothrace, 2003, Bronze, ed. 40/100
    Victoire de Samothrace, 2003
    Sculpture · ed. 40/100
    30(L) x 30(W) x 62(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 039
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$240,000–360,000View at Ravenel ↗
  3. Arman, Violin, silk-screen print
    Violin
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. 14/50
    124.5x89 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 225
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–500View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  4. Arman, Senza Titolo, 2003, Authentication of the Denyse Duran Ruel Archive. The work is archived with n.
    Senza Titolo, 2003
    Authentication of the Denyse Duran Ruel Archive. The work is archived with n.
    81x60 cm
    Pananti · · Lot 301
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €6,000–8,000View at Pananti ↗
  5. Arman, Sans Titre, 1977, Signature bottom center. Bibliography:
    Sans Titre, 1977
    Signature bottom center. Bibliography:
    105x76 cm
    Pananti · · Lot 370
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–10,000View at Pananti ↗
  6. Arman, Sans Titre, 1977, Signature lower right. Bibliography:
    Sans Titre, 1977
    Signature lower right. Bibliography:
    105x76 cm
    Pananti · · Lot 371
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–10,000View at Pananti ↗
  7. Arman, Senza titolo 2003
    Senza titolo 2003
    Pandolfini · · Lot 4
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Pandolfini ↗
  8. Arman, Ali Baba's Stash, 1967, accumulation of costume jewelry, in artist's painted wooden box covered with glass
    Ali Baba's Stash, 1967
    accumulation of costume jewelry, in artist's painted wooden box covered with glass
    26 1/2 x 19 x 3 1/8 in. (67.3 x 48.3 x 7.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 209
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Arman, Without title, 1969, Authentication of the author on photo.
    Without title, 1969
    Authentication of the author on photo.
    38x40 cm
    Pananti · · Lot 535
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €12,000–15,000View at Pananti ↗
  10. Arman, Bambole, Inclusione di bambole in resina
    Bambole
    Sculpture
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 635
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,500View at Farsettiarte ↗
Also offered, result not published (178)

Lots by Arman that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Arman signature

147 catalogued lots by Arman record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (52% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right23
  • on the reverse10
  • lower left5
  • upper right2
  • lower centre2
  • in the margin1

Form

  • signed131
  • signed and dated10
  • signed in pencil5
  • stamped signature1
  • Incised with the artist's signature "Arman" lower right; numbered "3/8" on the lower right turnover edge — Stele, Phillips, Sep 21, 2026
  • Incised with the artist's signature and numbered "ARMAN 9/75" lower right — Hot Wheels, Phillips, Jul 16, 2026
  • Signed and dated 'Arman 1962' lower right — The End of the Third Man Theme, Phillips, Mar 7, 2026

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About Arman

Arman was a French and American artist. Born Armand Fernandez in Nice, France, Arman was a painter who moved from using objects for the ink or paint traces they leave to using them as the artworks themselves. He is best known for his Accumulations and destruction/recomposition of objects.

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