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Alexander Calder
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 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
- 2 5/8 by 6 7/8 by 2 1/2 in. 6.7 by 17.5 by 6.4 cm.
- Executed circa 1960, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A23993.
Provenance
Private Collection, South Carolina (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent to the present owner
By descent to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The brass base exhibits evidence of light tarnishing with age. There are scattered small nicks in the surface and the painted elements appear to have a slightly mottled surface. Additionally, the painted elements exhibit scattered minute spot accretions and spot losses. Otherwise, there are no condition problems with this work.
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.