Danse du feu is one of the most striking works from Arman's combustion series: a charred wooden violin, frozen for eternity within a block of transparent resin on a plexiglass base. The destruction of the instrument by fire, far from being an act of gratuitous violence, becomes here a poetic gesture — the flame transforms the violin into sculpture, capturing the very instant of its disappearance.
Arman, co-founder of Nouveau Réalisme alongside Yves Klein and César, dedicated a significant part of his work to musical instruments — objects he would burn, cut, or accumulate to reveal their symbolic and emotional power. Danse du feu is a testament to this approach: the charred violin evokes both destruction and sublimation, the silence that follows the music. It represents a rare and accessible entry point into Arman's combustion series, one of the most sought-after by collectors worldwide.
The work is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
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