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Alexander Calder
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled
- signed and dated 70
- gouache on paper
- 29 by 43 in. 73.7 by 109.2 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Private Collection, Milan (acquired in 1971)
Nuova Brera Arte, Milan, October 30, 1989, lot 159
Private Collection, Milan
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1989
Private Collection, Milan (acquired in 1971)
Nuova Brera Arte, Milan, October 30, 1989, lot 159
Private Collection, Milan
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1989
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges, which have discolored slightly with age. There are artist's pinholes in the lower right and left corners. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. There are three ΒΌ-inch tears along the bottom edge of the sheet. There are a few pinpoint spot accretions. There are a few light abrasions to the surface of the gouache, visible upon close inspection, particularly in the yellow area. This work comes unframed.
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.