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Alexander Calder
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled (Brooch)
- signed with the artist's monogram
- silver and steel wire
- 7 1/8 by 4 1/4 by 1/8 in. 18.1 by 10.8 by .3 cm.
- Executed circa 1942, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A25008.
Provenance
Curt Valentin, New York
Bill Bomar, Fort Worth (acquired from the above circa 1943)
Mrs. William P. Bomar, Fort Worth (gift from the above)
Acquired by descent to the present owner
Bill Bomar, Fort Worth (acquired from the above circa 1943)
Mrs. William P. Bomar, Fort Worth (gift from the above)
Acquired by descent to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are very fine surface abrasions, presumably due to handling and wear. There is also minimal evidence of mild tarnishing. A few of the ribs move slightly, but do not appear to be a condition issue.
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.