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Alexander Calder
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Necklace and Bracelet [Two Works]
- brass wire
- i. Overall: 6 by 7 by 1/2 in. 15.2 by 17.8 by 1.3 cm. Loop: 16 in. 40.6 cm.
- ii. 2 3/4 by 3 by 1/2 in. 7 by 7.6 by 1.3 cm.
The necklace and bracelet are registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application numbers A08947 and A08948 respectively.
Provenance
Perls Galleries, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Calder Intime, February - May 1989, p. 246, illustrated and p. 259, illustrated in color
Condition
These works are in very good condition overall. There is evidence of mild oxidation in the crevices of the brass wire, which is visible under close inspection, and there are light and scattered surface abrasions, which are to be expected of wearable works from this period.
*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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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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.