Alexander Calder

Galerie Maeght, Paris
Perls Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1979)
Private Collection, Munich
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, November 19, 1981, Lot 54 (consigned by the above)
Arnold Herstand & Company, New York (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1986

Zurich, Galerie Maeght, Alexander Calder: Retrospektive, May - July 1973, cat. no. 20

Exh. Cat., Paris, Galerie Maeght, Calder: Mobiles and Stabiles, 1976, p. 8, illustrated
Henri Gabriel, "The Hanging Mobile: A Historical Review," Leonardo, vol. 1, no. 1, 1985, pp. 39-44

This work is in very good condition overall. As is to be expected for a work of this age and type, there is wear and slight loss to the original paint on the loops and the edges of the elements. There are also some losses where the rods attach to the elements, primarily the middle white element, top black element, yellow element and large red element. There is also a light vertical drip accretion on the middle white element.
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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