ALEXANDER CALDER | Red Boomerang with Four Holes

M. Knoedler & Co., New York
Galerie Maeght, Paris (acquired from the above in 1983)
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1985)
Galerie Lelong, Paris (acquired from the above in 1991)
Elisabeth Kübler Fine Art, Zurich (acquired from the above in 1997) 
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above in 1997)
Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen, Bern, 15 June 2012, Lot 19
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner 

New York, M. Knoedler & Co., Alexander Calder, Small Scale Works and Gouaches, May - June 1982, cat. no. 5 

This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The elements move smoothly and freely. Under very close inspection, there is minor evidence of wear and handling visible, including scattered minor and unobtrusive spots of paint loss to the red element and to the black base, and minor and unobtrusive faint surface abrasions visible under raking light. There is minor oxidation visible to the wire.
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.

This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A02176.