FERNANDEZ Armand known as ARMAN (1928-2005) - CHRISTOFLE Accumulation of violins, 1983 Silver plated metal paper press Signed and dated on a violin On the back on a plate : " My warmest wishes for 1984 with this original work by Arman - A. Bouilhet - Cette oeuvre inédite d'Arman vous apportera tous mes voeux pour 1984 ". 10,5 x 11 cm Note : Work offered in gift by Albert Bouilhet and the house Christofle for the new year 1984.

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