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Alexander Calder
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled (Cufflinks)
- gold, in 2 parts
- Each: 1 1/4 by 1/2 by 3/4 in. 3.2 by 1.3 by 1.9 cm.
- Executed circa 1948, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A15186.
Provenance
John White, Roxbury (gift of the artist circa 1948)
Anita M. White, Fairfield (by descent from the above)
Sotheby's, New York, June 7, 1996, lot 249
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's, New York, November 10, 2005, lot 102
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Anita M. White, Fairfield (by descent from the above)
Sotheby's, New York, June 7, 1996, lot 249
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's, New York, November 10, 2005, lot 102
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are some light surface abrasions to the gold, which are visible under raking light.
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.
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.