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Alexander Calder
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Blue Boulder, Red Clouds
- signed and dated 70
- gouache and ink on paper
- 29 3/8 by 43 in. 74.6 by 109.2 cm.
- Executed in 1970, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A02621.
Provenance
Perls Galleries, New York
Private Collection, Boston (acquired in 1970)
Christie's, New York, 16 May 1980, Lot 87
Private Collection, California
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Boston (acquired in 1970)
Christie's, New York, 16 May 1980, Lot 87
Private Collection, California
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Perls Galleries, Alexander Calder: Recent Gouaches-Early Mobiles, October - November 1970, cat. no. 21, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board in multiple locations. The sheet undulates slightly, due to the artist’s choice of medium. There are a few areas of minor, pinpoint stray media, due to the artist’s working method. Under very close inspection, there is a soft crease to the upper right quadrant of the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.