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Alexander Calder
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Calder
- The Spiral
gold plated brass and steel wire
- 3 3/4 by 3 1/4 by 1/8 in. 9.5 by 8.3 by 0.3 cm.
- Executed circa 1940, this work is included in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A05542.
Provenance
Perls Galleries, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1969
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1969
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The gold plating is not original to the piece. There are very fine surface abrasions, presumably due to handling and wear. There is also minimal evidence of mild tarnishing, most apparent at the extreme edges. Otherwise the work is structurally sound and there are no apparent condition problems.
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.