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ALEXANDER CALDER | Mr. Spiral
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Mr. Spiral
- signed with the artist's initials
- oil on canvas mounted on panel
- 15 x 15 cm; 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1945.
Provenance
Perls Galleries, New York
Private Collection, 1972
Private Collection, 1974
Private Collection, Paris
Natalie Seroussi, Paris
Private Collection, 1972
Private Collection, 1974
Private Collection, Paris
Natalie Seroussi, Paris
Exhibited
New York, Perls Galleries, Alexander Calder: Oil Paintings, 10 octobre - 11 novembre 1972, p. 4, no. 13, illustrated
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the printed catalogue illustration. The canvas is mounted on panel. Upon very close inspection a very tiny loss is located in the upper left quadrant.There are faint rub marks along the edges near the rim. Under Ultra Violet Light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A02550.