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Alexander Calder
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,800,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 56
painted metal hanging mobile
- 130 by 210 by 145cm.
- 51 1/8 by 82 5/8 by 57in.
- This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A24672.
Provenance
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Basler Druck-und Verlagsanstalt, Basel (acquired in 1959)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1982
Basler Druck-und Verlagsanstalt, Basel (acquired in 1959)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1982
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is a small loss towards the centre of the largest black element and a few very small scratches. Close inspection reveals a few very small scratches and minute losses to some of the other elements. There is very minor oxidation at intervals towards the joins of the supporting bars.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
When everything goes right a mobile is a piece of poetry that dances with the joy of life and surprise.
The artist in: Jacob Baal-Teshuva, Calder, Cologne 2002, p. 47