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Alexander Calder
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled (Belt Buckle)
- incised with the artist's initials CS
- brass
- 3 7/8 by 4 1/4 in. 9.8 by 10.8 cm.
- Executed circa 1940, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under registration number A04893.
Provenance
Perls Galleries, New York
Dayton Gallery 12, Minneapolis (acquired in 1967)
Private Collection, Wayzata, Minnesota (acquired in 1968)
Facets Fine Jewelry, Minneapolis
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Dayton Gallery 12, Minneapolis (acquired in 1967)
Private Collection, Wayzata, Minnesota (acquired in 1968)
Facets Fine Jewelry, Minneapolis
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are fine scattered surface scratches throughout and some minor tarnishing, which is to be expected of a wearable work from this period.
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.