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Alexander Calder
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 75
- gouache and pencil on paper
- 29 1/2 by 41 1/2 in.
- 74.9 by 105.4 cm.
Provenance
Gift from the artist to the father of the present owner
Condition
In good condition aside from slight overall discoloration. Sheet is floated in between the plexi and the paperboard backing. Some scattered areas of foxing: lower left, lower center, and at center. Sheet has deckled edges. Edges have scattered spots of surface grime (possible water stain at extreme edge upper right). Handling crease upper center at edge. Lower left edge bumped.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Executed in 1975, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York under application number A24172.