Arman Decorative Objects

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.

Creator: Arman

Arman Violins Accumulations Paperweight for Christofle, France, 1980s

$824

Arman Violins Accumulations Paperweight for Christofle, France, 1980s

By Arman, Christofle

Located in Milan, IT

Arman violins accumulations metal paperweight for Christofle, France, 1983.

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1980s French Modern Vintage Arman Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

$900

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

By Arman

Located in Chicago, IL

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 Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Arman Cigar Sculpture

$10,500

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

ARMAN, Bronze, David or The Secret of Beauty

$3,391

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Orange 1980s

$195

H 5 in Dm 5 in

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Orange 1980s

By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Orange with Millefiori and White 1980s. Beautiful vintage Murano style hand made orange with multicolor spots Italian ar...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s

$420

H 3.5 in Dm 6.25 in

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass Statue, paper weight or sculpture. Showing a giant octopus. Colors are a blue, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

END OF THE 19th CENTURY BRONZE SCULPTURE DAVID AND GOLIATH WITH MARBLE BASE

$1,978

H 16.54 in W 5.71 in D 7.09 in

END OF THE 19th CENTURY BRONZE SCULPTURE DAVID AND GOLIATH WITH MARBLE BASE

Located in Firenze, FI

Beautiful bronze sculpture cast with the lost wax technique, depicting the young David standing with his sword raised, symbol of his victory over the giant Goliath, whose suffering head is represented on the green marble base. With a victorious expression and a proud and elegant bearing, David stands triumphant over the defeated enemy, with a decisive gesture of his right arm and a gaze turned toward the left. His body, inclined slightly to the right, creates a dynamism that involves the viewer from every angle. This small-scale replica...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cold Painted Bronze Nodding Child with Cigar, Trade Stimulator circa 1890

$1,319

H 3.94 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in

Cold Painted Bronze Nodding Child with Cigar, Trade Stimulator circa 1890

Located in London, GB

A really novel cold painted bronze of a nodding boy smoking a cigar, I'm told these were used as trade stimulators often selling matches, just the sli...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Murano Glass Paperweight With Swirl Tornado Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

$120

H 2.75 in Dm 3 in

Murano Glass Paperweight With Swirl Tornado Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy....

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Pair of sculptures by French Artist Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930

$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 21.66 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in

Art Deco Pair of sculptures by French Artist Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Mérida, YU

Art Deco Pair bronze sculptures by French Artist Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930. Bronze on green marble base. This sculptures are illustrated in: Art Deco and other figures by Brian ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Silver Plated Tube Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle

$2,800

H 13 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Silver Plated Tube Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle

By Gio Ponti, Christofle, Jacques Sitoleux

Located in Stockholm, SE

Silverplated tube vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle, France, circa 1969..

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

David del Donatello sculpture in bronze

$4,332Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in

David del Donatello sculpture in bronze

Located in Rome, IT

David del Donatello sculpture in bronze. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. ULTERIORI FOTO, INFORMAZIONI SUL LO...

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20th Century Unknown Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s

$195

H 4 in Dm 5 in

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s

By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Pink, Gold Murine, Green and White 1980s. Beautiful vintage Murano style hand made pink with gold, green and white spots...

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Late 20th Century Italian Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David

$1,850

H 21 in W 11.75 in D 10.25 in

Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A powerful and iconic vintage sculpture, this piece is a masterful reproduction after the celebrated 1872 masterpiece "David" by French sculptor Antonin Mercié. Cast in metal with a ...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle

$3,800

H 10 in W 24 in D 7 in

Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle, Gio Ponti

Located in Hanover, MA

1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008. Very good condition. Comes with original Christofle box and non-...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

1960 Lino Sabattini Christofle Design Silver Metal Paperweight

$824

H 0.79 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in

1960 Lino Sabattini Christofle Design Silver Metal Paperweight

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in Brescia, IT

Paperweight Lino Sabattini for Christofle France 1960 Silver Metal Mark manufacture impressed Very good condiction

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Previously Available Items

Arman Grande Baroquial (Acropolis) 1983

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H 9.06 in Dm 3.94 in

Arman Grande Baroquial (Acropolis) 1983

By Arman

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

Grande Baroquial (Acropolis) Armand FERNANDEZ, known as ARMAN (1928–2005) Sculpture composed of an accumulation of miniature cello fragments, executed in patinated gilt bronze. Sign...

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1980s French Vintage Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture representing the “deconstructed” Statue of Liberty by Arman

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H 29.34 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Sculpture representing the “deconstructed” Statue of Liberty by Arman

By Arman

Located in Uccle, BE

Sculpture representing the “deconstructed” Statue of Liberty by Arman (Armand Fernandez). Bronze with blue-grey patina and polished bronze. The Statue of Liberty is a recurring motif...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vénus Tranchlucide by Daum and Arman

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H 25 in W 8 in D 6.5 in

Vénus Tranchlucide by Daum and Arman

By Daum, Arman

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary glass figurine was designed by the French-born American artist Arman and crafted by the famed Daum Nancy studios. Entitled Vénus Tranchlucide, the work represents ...

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Late 20th Century French Other Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Horn in Resin Sculpture by Arman

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H 24.5 in W 19.5 in D 2 in

French Horn in Resin Sculpture by Arman

By Arman

Located in Montreal, QC

Fractured cast bronze French Horn, encased in resin, by Arman Armand Fernandez. Mounted on original polished bronze base. Signed "Arman." The dimensions are without the base.

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1970s French Modern Vintage Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful and Rare Arman's Bronze Violin Sculpture

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H 25.2 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in

Beautiful and Rare Arman's Bronze Violin Sculpture

By Arman

Located in Geneve, CH

Beautiful Arman's bronze violin sculpture. Material: Bronze. Dimensions: 64 x 19 x 15. Edition: XXX. Arman is a painter who moved from using object...

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1990s French Modern Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Arman's Beautiful "Chandelier Violin Eclaté" Bronze Sculpture

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H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Arman's Beautiful "Chandelier Violin Eclaté" Bronze Sculpture

By Arman

Located in Geneve, CH

Bronze Violin Chandeliers by Arman Dimensions: 42 x 20 x 20 cm Artist: Arman Edition: 80 Material: Bronze Beautiful and rare Violin Chandelie...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture "Split Personnality" by Arman

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H 89.77 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in

Sculpture "Split Personnality" by Arman

By Arman

Located in Paris, FR

Piece signed and stamped: Fonderie Bocquel Inspired by the "Hermes and the Infant Dionysos" statue created by Praxitèle. Copy numbered EA 1/3 limited edition of 5 copies

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1990s French Arman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Arman decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Arman decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Arman were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Monique Gerber, César Baldaccini, and Victor Vasarely. Prices for Arman decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $759 and can go as high as $123,444, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,150.

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Questions About Arman Decorative Objects

Where did Arman Fernandez work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Arman Fernandez worked at the Bushido Kai Judo Club in Madrid, Spain, and served as a medical orderly for the French Army during the Indo-China War before becoming an artist. You'll find a variety of Arman Fernandez art on 1stDibs.

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