Arman Decorative Art

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 (1928-2005) - Work Cavaquinho

$7,387

Arman (1928-2005) - Work Cavaquinho

By Arman

Located in Beaune, FR

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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20th Century French Arman Decorative Art

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Metal

Painted Canvas, Deers, Contemporary Work

$3,514

H 63 in W 39.38 in D 0.12 in

Painted Canvas, Deers, Contemporary Work

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted linen canvas representing two golden deer on a golden floral background. Contemporary French work. The production time indicated is approximate. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arman Decorative Art

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Canvas

Painted Canvas, White Greyhound, Contemporary Work

$3,812

H 63 in W 39.38 in D 0.12 in

Painted Canvas, White Greyhound, Contemporary Work

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas figuring a side view white greyhound. It wears a necklace composed by a gilt chain, a part in brown leather, a gilt shell and a pompon. B...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Arman Decorative Art

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Linen

Painted Canvas, Rhinoceros, Contemporary Work

$4,944

H 51.19 in W 70.87 in D 0.12 in

Painted Canvas, Rhinoceros, Contemporary Work

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas representing a large Rhinoceros, horizontal in shape. Contemporary French craftsmanship. The production time indicated is approximate. Please contact us for specific...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arman Decorative Art

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Canvas

Painted canvas representing a chameleon. Contemporary work

$3,514

H 63 in W 39.38 in D 0.12 in

Painted canvas representing a chameleon. Contemporary work

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas or decorative panel representing a chameleon on its branch, on the right, with a foliage and stylized background in blue and pink tones. We can see a small fan with ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arman Decorative Art

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Canvas, Linen

Patinated brass panel “Abstraction Opus V”. Contemporary work.

$3,931

H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in

Patinated brass panel “Abstraction Opus V”. Contemporary work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Panel entitled “Abstraction Opus V” in patinated brass, glossy varnish finish, in its brass frame, champagne finish. Contemporary French work of craftsman. Dimensions: H 72 x W 90 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arman Decorative Art

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Brass

Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) Large ceramic and oak totem sculpture

$7,453

H 27.96 in W 13.78 in D 11.42 in

Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) Large ceramic and oak totem sculpture

By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) Large ceramic and oak totem sculpture that can be used as a planter 71 cm high. diameter : 29 cm circa 1950/1960 Boleslaw Danikowski was the main cera...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Wood

Painted Canvas Figuring Carps, Contemporary Work

$3,336

H 63 in W 39.38 in D 0.12 in

Painted Canvas Figuring Carps, Contemporary Work

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas figuring three black, white and red koi carps. Blue background with gilt flowers and branches. Linen raw canvas hand painted with natural pigments and gilt motifs realized with copper leaf. Canvas stretched thanks to two wood sticks and the lower one is removable, permitting to roll it for the shipping. French contemporary work. The carp is a symbol of perseverance and courage in Chinese culture because it tries to migrate upstream. A Chinese legend said that carps of the Yellow River capable to jump over the Dragon Door...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Arman Decorative Art

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Linen

Painted Canvas Figuring Fishes, Contemporary Work

$4,766

H 86.62 in W 47.25 in D 0.4 in

Painted Canvas Figuring Fishes, Contemporary Work

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas figuring fishes: large orange carps and small silvered carps. Brown and blue background. Linen raw canvas hand painted with natural pigments and background silvere...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Arman Decorative Art

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Linen

Painted canvas in Renaissance style. Contemporary work.

$3,514

H 63 in W 39.38 in D 0.12 in

Painted canvas in Renaissance style. Contemporary work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas, or decorative panel, in Renaissance style, representing a noble woman, with her headdress and coat in gold and chocolate tones on a patterned background in beige tone...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arman Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas

Painted canvas representing birds. Contemporary work.

$3,514

H 63 in W 39.38 in D 0.12 in

Painted canvas representing birds. Contemporary work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas, or decorative panel, representing birds, in red tones, standing on their branches, on a foliage background in green tones. Work of contemporary artists. Reference: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arman Decorative Art

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Linen

Painted Canvas Representing a Geisha, Contemporary Work

$4,051

H 86.62 in W 47.25 in D 0.12 in

Painted Canvas Representing a Geisha, Contemporary Work

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted canvas representing a geisha, standing 3/4, dressed in a traditional kimono in brown tones, with openwork circles and golden patterns. Contemporary French craftsmanship. I...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arman Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas

Painted canvas representing koalas. Contemporary work.

$4,229

H 42.92 in W 70.87 in D 0.12 in

Painted canvas representing koalas. Contemporary work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Canvas painted on linen or decorative panel representing koalas perched in trees on a plant or forest background and with golden leaves. Contemporary work of artists. Reference: LS...

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21st Century and Contemporary Arman Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas

Arman decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Arman decorative art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arman decorative art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative art by René Lalique, Limoges, and Roger Capron. Prices for Arman decorative art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,597 and can go as high as $6,597, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,597.

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Questions About Arman Decorative Art

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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