Lot 108
  • 108

Alexander Calder

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Alexander Calder
  • Untitled (Pin)
  • gold

  • 5 by 4/2 by 1/2 in. 12.7 by 11.4 by 1.3 cm.
  • Executed circa 1940, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A16886.

Provenance

Perls Galleries, New York
Rita and Taft Schreiber, Beverly Hills (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner

 

Condition

This work is in very good condition. There is a faint evidence of tarnishing and discoloration which is consistent with age and wear to the piece.
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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