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Alexander Calder
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 72
- painted metal and wire hanging mobile
- 43 x 67 x 10 in. 109.2 x 170.2 x 25.4 cm.
- Executed in 1972, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A02846.
Provenance
Private Collection, France (gift from the artist)
Galerie De L'ile de France, Paris
Pace Gallery, New York (acquired in 1980)
Private Collection, Valley Stream (acquired from the above in 1981)
Acquired by the present owner by descent from the above
Galerie De L'ile de France, Paris
Pace Gallery, New York (acquired in 1980)
Private Collection, Valley Stream (acquired from the above in 1981)
Acquired by the present owner by descent from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There are minor flake losses located on the white painted elements, most noticeably on the three elements furthest to the right as illustrated in catalogue. Under Ultraviolet light, some recent consolidations of other scattered areas of lifting paint do not fluoresce.
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.