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Arman Furniture

French, 1928-2005
Arman was born in Nice, France, in 1928, and showed a talent for painting and drawing as a child. He studied at the the Ecole Nationale des Art Décoratifs in Nice followed by studies at the École du Louvre in Paris. In his early years he focused on abstract paintings. Then, in 1957, he became interested in common objects as works of art. He first did what came to be called his "allures d"objet" (object impressions), where he would dip an object into paint and press it on canvas thus leaving the object's shadow or impression. Then he decided the object itself was worth paying attention to and started to treat them in his own way. His intention was to remove the material purpose of an object so that its only remaining function was to "feed the mind" as a work of art. What better way to achieve that result than by breaking, slicing or even burning objects such as violins, telephones, typewriters or even whole cars? He also made objects useless by accumulating them, such as 2,000 wristwatches in a Plexiglass box that all kept different time. Once emotionally detached from the circumstances associated with a broken object, the viewer could grow to appreciate its abstract beauty; so, in a sense, Arman was literally teaching that things one never thought could be regarded as attractive could indeed turn out to be so. Through this achievement, Arman gained worldwide recognition and is regarded as one of the most prolific and inventive creators of the late 20th century. His work can be found in the collections of numerous museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Arman’s work has also been exhibited in galleries, museums and public spaces worldwide including the Musée D’Art Contemporain in Tehran, Iran; the Museum of Art in Tel Aviv, Israel; the Musée Des Arts Decoratifs and Opéra De Paris in France; the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art in California; and the Museum of Arts and Design and the Guggenheim in New York He died in 2005 in New York.
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Creator: Arman
Arman 1928-2005, French Book by Frederic Ballester and Jean Ferrero, 2006
Arman 1928-2005, French Book by Frederic Ballester and Jean Ferrero, 2006

Arman 1928-2005, French Book by Frederic Ballester and Jean Ferrero, 2006

By Arman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Arman, 1928-2005 is a French book by Frederic Ballester and Jean Ferrero, published in 2006, as part of the Jean Ferrero Inédits Collection. This book presents the sculptures, painti...

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Early 2000s French Modern Arman Furniture

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French Sculpture of Violins by Artist Arman New Years Gift 1984 For Christofle
French Sculpture of Violins by Artist Arman New Years Gift 1984 For Christofle

French Sculpture of Violins by Artist Arman New Years Gift 1984 For Christofle

By Arman

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A sculpture of many violins by French artist Fernandez Arman created for Christofle in 1984 as a new years gift wishing for a happy new year. Signed and stamped. Silver plate bronze...

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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Furniture

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Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France
Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France

Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France

By Hugues Chevalier, Arman

Located in Girona, Spain

Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France. Arman "Cello" chair editions Hugues Chevalier n°9/50. Signed and numbered under the seat on a brass plate. Made with ebonized beech. Circ...

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1990s French Modern Arman Furniture

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Beech

Arman Cigar Sculpture
Arman Cigar Sculpture

Arman Cigar Sculpture

By Arman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Arman "Waiting to Exhale" sculpture, circa 1997. Accumulation of Cigars encased in Resin, with incised signature and numbered 77/100.

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1990s French Arman Furniture

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Chessboard "Homaage á Marcel Duchamp" with the L.H.O.O.Q. Mustache by Arman
Chessboard "Homaage á Marcel Duchamp" with the L.H.O.O.Q. Mustache by Arman

Chessboard "Homaage á Marcel Duchamp" with the L.H.O.O.Q. Mustache by Arman

By Arman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A shadow-box framed chessboard with the L.H.O.O.Q. mustache by Arman (1928-2005) entitled "Homaage á Marcel Duchamp". A screen-print on Skivertex leather chessboard. Framed behind g...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Arman Furniture

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Leather

Violin Armchair
Violin Armchair

Violin Armchair

By Arman

Located in PARIS, FR

Bronze, leather upholstery Fonderie d’art Bocquel, signed on the back.

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1990s French Arman Furniture

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Arman "1984" Original New Years Greeting
Arman "1984" Original New Years Greeting

Arman "1984" Original New Years Greeting

By Arman

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A Happy New Years greeting. Probably a screenprint, unnumbered and of an unknown edition size (obviously small). S Rubber stamped greetings, signed, by both Arman and Yasmine. Meas...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Arman Furniture

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Arman "Orange Goes" 1968 'New Realist' Drawing Andrew Crispo Gallery Label
Arman "Orange Goes" 1968 'New Realist' Drawing Andrew Crispo Gallery Label

Arman "Orange Goes" 1968 'New Realist' Drawing Andrew Crispo Gallery Label

By Arman

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An early drawing by the famous French/American Pop/New Realist artist. Combining two of the artists motifs- paint tubes and multiplicity. A period 'Pop' work retains an Andrew Crispo...

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Concerto after Arman, Limited Edition, Plate Number 30 for Rosenthal
Concerto after Arman, Limited Edition, Plate Number 30 for Rosenthal

Concerto after Arman, Limited Edition, Plate Number 30 for Rosenthal

By Theodore Haviland, Arman, Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

"Concerto d'apres Arman, Edition Limitee, Assiette No 30." signed and numbered in back. Concerto after Arman, Limited Edition, Plate Number 30 Porcelain platter for Haviland Limoges,...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Arman Furniture

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ARMAN, Bronze, David or The Secret of Beauty
ARMAN, Bronze, David or The Secret of Beauty

ARMAN, Bronze, David or The Secret of Beauty

By Arman

Located in Beaune, FR

Bronze proof with black dark brown patina. Dated on the terrace 1994. Signed and numbered on the base. Draw on 1000 + 10 EA This one features the number 583/1000. Circular foundry stamp: "Romain Barelier". Each proof is unique since it is cut and welded differently. This is a cover of Michelangelo's David kept in the Uffizi Gallery...

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20th Century Arman Furniture

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Mid-1970s Original Vintage French Festival Poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973
Mid-1970s Original Vintage French Festival Poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973

Mid-1970s Original Vintage French Festival Poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973

By Arman

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Mid-1970s original vintage French festival poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973 Artist: Arman Dimensions: 158 x 109 cm Year: 1973.

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Commemorative composition by Arman
Commemorative composition by Arman

Commemorative composition by Arman

By Arman

Located in Matosinhos, 13

Commemorative composition of the 4th year of Artes&Leilões magazine wich was the cover. Arman, circa 1992

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Arman (1928-2005) - Work Cavaquinho
Arman (1928-2005) - Work Cavaquinho

Arman (1928-2005) - Work Cavaquinho

By Arman

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Very beautiful work by the artist ARMAN, limited edition and numbered 38/99 entitled CAVAQUINHO dating from 2003. Metal and wood panel on laminated canvas. Signed lower right. Very g...

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Arman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Arman furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arman furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Arman were created in the modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, André Derain, and Fred Brouard. Prices for Arman furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $123,444, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.
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