102
Bernar Venet
Deux Arcs 233.5°, 1980.
Steel with patina
Estimate:
€ 50,000 - 70,000
$ 58,500 - 81,900
102
Bernar Venet
Deux Arcs 233.5°, 1980.
Steel with patina
Estimate:
€ 50,000 - 70,000
$ 58,500 - 81,900
Bernar Venet
1941
Deux Arcs 233.5°. 1980.
Steel with patina.
The title of the work is stamped at the top center and in bottom right. Unique object. 93 x 84 x 20 cm (36.6 x 33 x 7.8 in). [KA].
• Unique work.
• Rigorous geometry with sculptural weight: In his steel arches, Venet explores aspects of space, time, and movement.
• Beginning in the 1980s, he developed his world-famous monumental steel sculptures based on circular arc segments and ring forms.
• In 1977, the artist was represented at documenta 6 in Kassel, as well as at the Venice Biennale in 1978 and 2009.
• Venet is one of the world's most exhibited contemporary sculptors, with works in public spaces in Austin, Texas; Paris; Tokyo; Geneva; and Toulouse, among other locations.
The work is registered in the artist’s archive under the inventory number “bv80ss1.”
We are grateful to the Studio Bernar Venet for the kind assistance.
PROVENANCE: Galerie Scheffel, Bad Homburg.
Private collection, Hesse (acquired from the above in 2003).
In the possession of the family ever since.
EXHIBITION: Bernar Venet. Formeln des Irregulären, Kulturzentrum Englische Kirche, Bad Homburg, Sept. 5–Oct. 4, 2003; Galerie Scheffel, Bad Homburg, Sept. 5–Oct. 27, 2003 (illustrated on pp. 46–47).
"My sculptures are the story of their making and of the resistance of the metal. A test of strength and a struggle carried out between the steel bar and myself."
Bernar Venet, quoted from: Exhibition catalog Bernar Venet au Champ-de-Mars, Paris, 1993, p. 39.
Called up: June 13, 2026 - ca. 13.02 h +/- 20 min.
1941
Deux Arcs 233.5°. 1980.
Steel with patina.
The title of the work is stamped at the top center and in bottom right. Unique object. 93 x 84 x 20 cm (36.6 x 33 x 7.8 in). [KA].
• Unique work.
• Rigorous geometry with sculptural weight: In his steel arches, Venet explores aspects of space, time, and movement.
• Beginning in the 1980s, he developed his world-famous monumental steel sculptures based on circular arc segments and ring forms.
• In 1977, the artist was represented at documenta 6 in Kassel, as well as at the Venice Biennale in 1978 and 2009.
• Venet is one of the world's most exhibited contemporary sculptors, with works in public spaces in Austin, Texas; Paris; Tokyo; Geneva; and Toulouse, among other locations.
The work is registered in the artist’s archive under the inventory number “bv80ss1.”
We are grateful to the Studio Bernar Venet for the kind assistance.
PROVENANCE: Galerie Scheffel, Bad Homburg.
Private collection, Hesse (acquired from the above in 2003).
In the possession of the family ever since.
EXHIBITION: Bernar Venet. Formeln des Irregulären, Kulturzentrum Englische Kirche, Bad Homburg, Sept. 5–Oct. 4, 2003; Galerie Scheffel, Bad Homburg, Sept. 5–Oct. 27, 2003 (illustrated on pp. 46–47).
"My sculptures are the story of their making and of the resistance of the metal. A test of strength and a struggle carried out between the steel bar and myself."
Bernar Venet, quoted from: Exhibition catalog Bernar Venet au Champ-de-Mars, Paris, 1993, p. 39.
Called up: June 13, 2026 - ca. 13.02 h +/- 20 min.
Buyer's premium, taxation and resale right compensation for Bernar Venet "Deux Arcs 233.5°"
This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation, artist‘s resale right compensation is due.
Differential taxation:
Hammer price up to 1,000,000 €: herefrom 34 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 1,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 29 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 1,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 22 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The buyer's premium contains VAT, however, it is not shown.
Regular taxation:
Hammer price up to 1,000,000 €: herefrom 29 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 1,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 23% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 1,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 15% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The statutory VAT of currently 7 % is levied to the sum of hammer price and premium.
We kindly ask you to notify us before invoicing if you wish to be subject to regular taxation.
Calculation of artist‘s resale right compensation:
For works by living artists, or by artists who died less than 70 years ago, a artist‘s resale right compensation is levied in accordance with Section 26 UrhG:
4 % of hammer price from 400.00 euros up to 50,000 euros,
another 3 % of the hammer price from 50,000.01 to 200,000 euros,
another 1 % for the part of the sales proceeds from 200,000.01 to 350,000 euros,
another 0.5 % for the part of the sale proceeds from 350,000.01 to 500,000 euros and
another 0.25 % of the hammer price over 500,000 euros.
The maximum total of the resale right fee is EUR 12,500.
The artist‘s resale right compensation is VAT-exempt.
Differential taxation:
Hammer price up to 1,000,000 €: herefrom 34 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 1,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 29 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 1,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 22 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The buyer's premium contains VAT, however, it is not shown.
Regular taxation:
Hammer price up to 1,000,000 €: herefrom 29 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 1,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 23% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 1,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 15% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The statutory VAT of currently 7 % is levied to the sum of hammer price and premium.
We kindly ask you to notify us before invoicing if you wish to be subject to regular taxation.
Calculation of artist‘s resale right compensation:
For works by living artists, or by artists who died less than 70 years ago, a artist‘s resale right compensation is levied in accordance with Section 26 UrhG:
4 % of hammer price from 400.00 euros up to 50,000 euros,
another 3 % of the hammer price from 50,000.01 to 200,000 euros,
another 1 % for the part of the sales proceeds from 200,000.01 to 350,000 euros,
another 0.5 % for the part of the sale proceeds from 350,000.01 to 500,000 euros and
another 0.25 % of the hammer price over 500,000 euros.
The maximum total of the resale right fee is EUR 12,500.
The artist‘s resale right compensation is VAT-exempt.
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