Jean (Hans) Arp (1886-1966). Château des oiseaux, 1963. Bronze. 9-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 5 inches (24.1 x 21.6 x 12.7 cm). Ed. 1/...

Description

Jean (Hans) Arp (1886-1966)
Château des oiseaux, 1963
Bronze
9-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 5 inches (24.1 x 21.6 x 12.7 cm)
Ed. 1/5

PROVENANCE:
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York;
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laman Webber, by 1968;
Private collection, by descent from the above.

EXHIBITED:
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York, "An Exhibition of Sculpture by Jean Arp," March 6-April 6, 1968, no. 30 (as ed. 1/5, loaned by R. Laman Webber).

LITERATURE:
A. Hartog and K. Fischer, Hans Arp, Sculptures: A Critical Survey, Ostfildern, 2012, p. 193, no. 300.

Conceived in 1963, Arp's Château des oiseaux was cast in bronze in an edition of 5 between 1967 and 1969. This first cast, produced by the Susse foundry in 1967, was acquired from Arp's longtime dealer and friend, Sidney Janis, by the noted American character actor Robert Laman Webber (1924-1989). Over a 40-year career, Webber appeared in dozens of films and television series. One of his most memorable roles was his portrayal of Juror No. 12 in the classic courtroom drama 12 Angry Men.


More information about Arp, Jean (Hans). See also: Arp, Hans Peter Wilhelm, Arp, Jean, Arp, Jean-Pierre-Guillaume, Arp, Khans, Jean Arp, Hans Arp Artist.



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