Arman (American/French, 1928–2005)Venus de Milo1986, signed and annotated EA along the bottom edge (an artist's proof, the edition was 75). Bronze with brown patina on marble base.height: 16 in. (40.6cm)width: 4 in. (10.2cm)depth: 4 in. (10.2cm)(dimensions include base)PROVENANCE:The Artist.Collection of Dr. Charles & Barbara Smithen, Palm Beach, Florida (gifted directly from the above).note:Dr. Charles Smithen received this sculpture as a gift from Arman after he performed heart surgery on the artist.This work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives New York under number: APA# 8400.86.030.