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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, Accumulation, 1973, assemblage of rubber stamps in a pine and plexiglas shadowbox
    Accumulation, 1973
    Mixed media
    18½ h x 12½ w x 3¼ d in (47 x 32 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 221
    $1,625≈ £1,257≈ €1,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Arman, Candelabra, c. 1979, silver
    Candelabra, c. 1979
    silver
    12¾ h x 6½ w x 10¼ d in (32 x 17 x 26 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 251
    $2,750≈ £2,128≈ €2,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Arman, Konvolut von 2 Druckgrafiken, a) Ohne Titel
    Konvolut von 2 Druckgrafiken
    a) Ohne Titel
    46 x 46cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 3
    €323≈ $350≈ £269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Arman, Senza titolo, sculpture
    Senza titolo
    Sculpture
    45.0 x 30.0 x 10.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 204
    €1,386≈ $1,529≈ £1,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  5. Arman, Senza titolo
    Senza titolo
    92.0 x 61.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 429
    €8,568≈ $9,450≈ £7,213Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–7,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  6. Arman, Senza titolo
    Senza titolo
    102.0 x 82.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 430
    €20,160≈ $22,234≈ £16,972Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  7. Arman, Exhibition invitation for Arman Betons at Galerie Georges Phillipe Vallois, France/USA
    Exhibition invitation for Arman Betons at Galerie Georges Phillipe Vallois
    France/USA
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 210
    $344≈ £269≈ €312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Arman, Coffee Table, France/USA
    Coffee Table
    France/USA
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 321
    $10,000≈ £7,808≈ €9,063Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Arman, Ohne Titel, Farblithografie auf ARCHES FRANCE (Wasserzeichen)
    Ohne Titel
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 11/150
    76,5 x 56,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 3
    €194≈ $215≈ £168Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  10. Arman, Guitare Abacale, bronze, edition 95 of 350
    Guitare Abacale
    Sculpture · ed. 95/350
    74 x 31 x 22 cm (including base)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 21
    A$19,520≈ $13,360≈ £10,378≈ €12,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
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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