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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 colombienne-moccaccumulation, Welded bronze with green patina Numbered (incised). Minor traces of age
    Accumulation colombienne-moccaccumulation
    Sculpture
    67 x 64 x 42 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 191
    €10,125≈ $11,918≈ £9,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  2. Arman, Formula One, 2005, sliced Renault F1 toy racecars embedded in polyester resin
    Formula One, 2005
    Sculpture · ed. 41/100
    19 7/8 x 13 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (50.5 x 34.9 x 17.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 1033
    $2,000≈ £1,508≈ €1,697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Arman, Untitled, 2004, watch faces embedded in resin in Plexiglas
    Untitled, 2004
    Sculpture · ed. 13/20
    16 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (41.9 x 34.9 x 9.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 1034
    $1,375≈ £1,037≈ €1,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Arman, Nucleus, 1986, sliced bronze statue
    Nucleus, 1986
    Sculpture · ed. HC
    12 x 5 x 4 1/4 in. (30.5 x 12.7 x 10.8 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 1035
    $2,500≈ £1,886≈ €2,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Arman, Ohne Titel (Hommage à Picasso), 1974, Farblithografie auf ARCHES FRANCE (Wasserzeichen)
    Ohne Titel (Hommage à Picasso), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XXIII/XXX
    56,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 3
    €206≈ $242≈ £184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Arman, Untitled, 1989, acrylic and paint tubes on canvas, laid on board
    Untitled, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    135 x 102 cm (53 1/8 x 40 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 189
    £31,250≈ $40,556≈ €35,538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Arman, Untitled, 1964, Ink on Paper
    Untitled, 1964
    Drawing · Paper
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 86
    $1,500≈ £1,172≈ €1,343HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Arman, Two candlestick holders, France/USA
    Two candlestick holders
    France/USA
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 728
    $4,375≈ £3,381≈ €3,991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Arman, Long Term Parking, France/USA
    Long Term Parking
    France/USA
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 729
    $3,250≈ £2,512≈ €2,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Arman, Pizzicato. Omaggio a Boccioni, 1977, Bronze mit goldfarbener Patina, auf schwarzen Steinsockel montiert. Höhe (ohne Sockel): 57,5 cm (22 ⅝ in.)
    Pizzicato. Omaggio a Boccioni, 1977
    Sculpture
    Grisebach · · Lot 700
    €6,875≈ $7,316≈ £5,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
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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