Alexander Calder

Collection Jane de Tomasi, New York (acquis directement auprès de l'artiste)
Collection particulière, New England (transmis par descendance)
Vente: Sotheby's, New York, 20 novembre 1997, lot 99
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel

This work is in very good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

signed with the monogram; silver. Executed circa 1950.

Détail du Collier. © D.R.

" Calder dans ses nombreux bijoux, n'aura été ni l'artisan ni le joailler que laisse imaginer ce mot. Dans ce domaine, comme dans tous les autres il est d'abord et avant tout sculpteur. Une fantaisie délurée dans l'apparence, une variété dans ses sources – conscientes ou inconscientes -, une invention absolue caractérisent une production abondante et totalement personnelle qu'un critique britannique appela en 1937, des 'Jouets de Noel'."
(Daniel Marchesseau, Calder Intime, Solange Thierry Editeur, La Bibliothèque des arts, 1989, p.242)