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Alexander Calder
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Necklace
- incised with the artist's monogram on the clasp
- silver wire
- 1/2 by 22 1/2 by 3 5/8 in. 1.3 by 57.2 by 9.2 cm.
- Executed circa 1940.
Provenance
Willard Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1940)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1940)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Willard Gallery, Calder Jewelry, December 1940
Literature
Exh. Cat., Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs (and traveling), Calder Intimé, 1989-1990, p. 297, illustrated
Alexander S.C. Rower and Holton Rower, Eds., Calder Jewelry, New York 2007, fig. 19, pp. 181 and 250, illustrated in color
Alexander S.C. Rower and Holton Rower, Eds., Calder Jewelry, New York 2007, fig. 19, pp. 181 and 250, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light, scattered surface abrasions, pinpoint accretions to the elements, which is to be expected of a wearable work from this period.
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.