Lot 129
  • 129

Alexander Calder

Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 USD
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Description

  • Alexander Calder
  • Untitled
  • painted metal and brass standing mobile
  • 28 1/2 by 29 by 19 in. 72.4 by 73.7 by 48.3 cm.
  • Executed circa 1961, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A05481.

Provenance

Gift of the artist to the previous owner
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There are surface abrasions and scattered spot areas of paint loss to the base and suspended elements. The elements move freely and smoothly.
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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