Arman *(Armand Pierre Fernandez) (Nice 1928-2005 New York) Monsieur Teste, 1995, signed and numbered III/IV with fourndry mark Fonderia Arte F. lli Bonvicini Somma Campagna, sliced bronze statue on an incorporated base, stainless steel (plumbing fixtures), 165 x 93.5 x 88 cm, 185 x 130 x 85 cm (with basement) Edition of 8 + IV AP This work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives, New York under no. APA#8309.95.079 This work is accompanied by a photo certificate issued by Vecchiato Art Galleries – Archivio delle opere di Arman – Padua Provenance: Vecchiato Art Galleries, Padua European Private Collection Literature: R. Barilli, Il Nouveau Realisme dal 1970 ad oggi-Omaggio a Pierre Restany,2008, catalogue of the exhibition held at Pac Milan, Silvana Editoriale, p. 53 with ill.