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What did Jean Arp believe?
Jean Arp believed that the natural world was governed by logic and chaos and that attempts to regulate or control societies were ridiculous because of that. His Dadaist sculptures seek to communicate these beliefs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Jean Arp art.
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Chateau des Oiseaux
By Jean Arp
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Jean Arp Château des Oiseaux Bronze Signed "Arp" Edition 5/5 Provenance: Sidney Janis Gallery, New York Conceived in 1963, cast in bronze in an edition of 5 between 1967 and 1969. J...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Composition (Arntz 148-175; Hagenbach A 25; Bolliger 54), Dreams and Projects
By Jean Arp
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Woodcut on vélin d’Arches paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Jean Arp, Dreams and Projects, 1951-1952. Published by Curt V...
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Documenta Geigy Das Unbehagen in der Kunst (Planche VII)
By Jean Arp
Located in Paris, FR
Wood engraving, 1965 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 187/300 Publisher : Geigy A.G., Bâle, Suisse Catalog : [Arntz 245] 58.50 cm. x 39.50 cm. 23.03 in. x 15.55 in. (...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Engraving

Klipstein & Kornfeld Exhibition, Abstract Lithograph on Poster by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Klipstein & Kornfeld Exhibition, Year: 1959, Medium: Lithograph mounted to Poster, Size: 9.75 x 9.75 in. (24.77 x 24.77 cm), Provenance: From the co...
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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Heaume, Lithograph by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Heaume, Year: 1952, Medium: Lithograph (unsigned), Edition: 1500, Size: 12.5 x 9.75 in. (31.75 x 24.77 cm), Publisher: Societe Internationale d'Art....
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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Composition (Arntz 148-175; Hagenbach A 25; Bolliger 54), Dreams and Projects
By Jean Arp
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Woodcut on vélin d’Arches paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Jean Arp, Dreams and Projects, 1951-1952. Published by Curt V...
Category

1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

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