Alexander Calder

Susan and Alexander Girard (Gift from the Artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner

This work is in very good overall condition. There is minimal tarnishing to the silver and unobtrusive light scattered surface abrasions, presumably due to age and wear.
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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Like Alexander Calder, Alexander Girard had an innate creativity and an aptitude for design, so it comes as no surprise that the two would become friends. Raised in Florence, Girard or "Sandro" as he was known to friends including Calder, was to have a major impact on the evolution of mid-century design, creating textiles for such icons as Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames. In the same way that Calder's engineering background would inform his sculpture, Girard's architectural training would similarly shape his craft, yielding geometric and colorful designs that were incorporated into Miller's and Eames' iconic pieces. Calder gifted several pieces of jewelry to Girard and his family, two examples of which Sotheby's is pleased to offer here, Lots 101 and 103.