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Jean Arp

Born in 1886.

Died in 1966.

Jean Arp was a multifaceted artist recognised as a painter, sculptor and poet. He distinguished himself through his role as a representative of Zurich Dada as well as French Surrealism. His work bears witness to a constant search for the absurd and the unconscious, characteristics of these avant-garde movements.

Arp also shared his life with Sophie Taeuber, an eminent figure in modern art, which undoubtedly influenced his artistic trajectory. His legacy remains a source of inspiration for the generations of artists who followed him.

Jean Arp

Available works

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Documented auction sales

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Jean Arp — Entwurf für das Wandrelief der Technischen Universität BraunschweigImage : Lempertz
Lempertz (2025)
Entwurf für das Wandrelief der Technischen Universität Braunschweig
2025-12-05 · Lot 237 · gouache · 19,5 × 99,8 cm
Estimate 9000
Result : EUR 12600including buyer’s premium
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Jean Arp — PoupéeImage : Lempertz
Lempertz (2023)
Poupée
2023-12-02 · Lot 225 · 15,3 × 9,2 cm ; 20,3 × 16,8 cm
Estimate 4000
Result : EUR 5040including buyer’s premium
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Jean Arp — De la famille des étoilesImage : Ketterer Kunst
Ketterer Kunst (2022)
De la famille des étoiles
2022-09-15 · Lot 120001259 · 72,8 × 52 cm ; 75,5 × 55 cm
Estimate 500
Result : EUR 1063excluding buyer’s premium
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Jean Arp — Cinéma calendrier du coeur abstrait, MaisonsImage : Lempertz
Lempertz (2018)
Cinéma calendrier du coeur abstrait, Maisons
2018-06-01 · Lot 355 · 5 × 5,5 cm ; 23 × 18 cm ; 25,2 × 20,5 cm ; 25,6 × 21 cm
Estimate 6000
Result : EUR 6820including buyer’s premium
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Jean Arp — 2 Blätter: Relief II. Lune en RodageImage : Ketterer Kunst
Ketterer Kunst (2010)
2 Blätter: Relief II. Lune en Rodage
2010-10-22 · Lot 103 · 20,4 × 15,2 cm ; 32,5 × 24,6 cm
Estimate 1200
Result : EUR 1220including buyer’s premium
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Jean Arp — 3 Blätter aus: Elemente (Ein irdischer Buchstabe. Von Näbeln gezeugt. Ich träume von dem fliegenden Schädel)Image : Ketterer Kunst
Ketterer Kunst (2009)
3 Blätter aus: Elemente (Ein irdischer Buchstabe. Von Näbeln gezeugt. Ich träume von dem fliegenden Schädel)
2009-04-28 · Lot 302 · 26,8 × 14 cm ; 29,5 × 20,7 cm
Estimate 500
Result : EUR 600including buyer’s premium
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Jean Arp — 5 Bll.: Relief II. Vollier V. Vollier VI. Composition. Figurationen (Drei Elemente)Image : Ketterer Kunst
Ketterer Kunst (2003)
5 Bll.: Relief II. Vollier V. Vollier VI. Composition. Figurationen (Drei Elemente)
2003-03-28 · Lot 188 · Farbholzschnitte · 36 × 24,3 cm ; 38 × 28 cm
Estimate 600
Result : EUR 863including buyer’s premium
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Ketterer Kunst (2002)
Texte von Hans Arp
2002-05-06 · Lot 1500 · lithographie
Estimate 300
Result : EUR 610including buyer’s premium
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Ketterer Kunst (2001)
Ultimistischer Almanach
2001-11-19 · Lot 1251
Estimate 128
Result : EUR 97including buyer’s premium
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Signatures of Jean Arp

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