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Alexander Calder
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled
- signed with the artist's monogram on the base
- painted metal, brass and wire standing mobile
- 11 1/4 by 14 by 11 in. 28.6 by 35.6 by 27.9 cm.
- Executed in 1964, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A13474.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in 1964
Condition
This work is in good condition overall and the elements move smoothly and freely. There are two small stains on the painted red area of the base, in addition to few light marks and a few scattered light drip accretions overall. There are minute and unobtrusive paint losses along the spine of the base. There are scattered minute unobtrusive spot losses on the white elements and a small area of craquleure on the largest element. There is evidence of extremely light oxidation on the brass which is barely noticeable.
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.