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Alexander Calder
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled
- signed with the artist's monogram on the base
- painted sheet metal, brass and wire standing mobile
- 25 by 39 by 13cm.; 9 3/4 by 15 3/8 by 5 1/8 in.
- Executed circa 1960.
Provenance
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Galleri Samlaren, Stockholm (acquired directly from the above in 1962)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1963
Galleri Samlaren, Stockholm (acquired directly from the above in 1962)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1963
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the brass element is a darker gold in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is light wear with associated minute losses in places to the circular painted elements, partially visible in the catalogue illustration. There are a few light scratches and surface accretions to the base of the stabile.
"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
This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A08448