Rating and value of works, paintings, sculptures by Arman

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Rating and value of Arman's works

Arman's pieces are very popular at auction. They are collected by bidders of all nationalities. Nowadays, prices for these objects can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Violin sculptures are particularly popular, with buyers from all over the world. The price at which they sell on the art market currently ranges from €40 to €430,160 - a considerable difference, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these objects. In 2016, the wooden sculpture Baroquial, dating from 1985, sold for 430,160€, originally estimated at between 396,200 and 430,160€.  

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Artist Arman's style and technique

Arman's creations are imbued with both contemporary and figurative art. He draws inspiration from a wide range of references, from ancient mythology to classical musical instruments. All his works are of a rare finesse and particularly precious. 

The life of Fernandez Arman

Fernandez Arman, or Armand Fernandez, is a Franco-American artist who uses manufactured objects as a pictorial and sculptural technique.

He was born in Nice into a family of antique dealers. He began his artistic training at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs de Nice in 1928, and met Yves Klein and Claude Pascal at the gym they all frequented. He produced works at a very early age, signing his first name in a hidden tribute to Van Gogh. At an exhibition at Iris Clert, he makes his artist's signature "Arman" official by dropping the "d" from his first name. At the same gallery, he organizes an exhibition entitled "Le Plein", echoing Yves Klein's "Le Vide" of two years earlier. With Klein, he founded the Nouveaux Réalistes group, later joined by César. From the 60s onwards, he lived between New York and Nice, always interested in the materiality of objects and the theme of overconsumption.

His Accumulations are his best-known works, characterized by piles of various objects. HisColères series, in which he destroys objects, is also particularly famous.

He died in New York in 2005, aged 76.

The success of Arman's works at auction  

Arman 's inventiveness and the exceptional quality of his work have made him an essential sculptor and painter, and a free electron of 20th-century figurative art. 

The auction market itself plays a role. Auctions offer a competitive environment where collectors and art enthusiasts can vie for unique pieces. This can lead to overbidding and push up prices, contributing to the success of Arman's works at auction. 

Recognizing the artist's signature

Arman doesn't always sign his works. Here's an example of his signature.

Know the value of a work by Arman

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