ALEXANDER CALDER | Engulfing

Nicholas Guppy, London (acquired directly from the artist)

This work is in very good condition overall. The colors are bright and fresh. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges. There is a slight undulation to the sheet. The extreme edges of the sheet are slightly time-stained as a result of previous matting, and darker discolorations are visible along the top edge where previous hinges were attached. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat intermittently along the edges. 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.
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This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A14385.