Lot 111
  • 111

Alexander Calder

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Alexander Calder
  • Maltese Cross Brooch
  • brass and steel wire
  • 5 1/4 by 4 1/4 in. 13.3 by 10.8 cm.
  • Executed circa 1943, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A19065.

Provenance

Private Collection, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Pace Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 2011)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2011

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. On the reverse of the spiral, there is evidence of rubbing to the brass, resulting in a spot silver in color. There is also a small spot accretion on the reverse and some light and unobtrusive surface abrasions scattered throughout, which is to be expected of a wearable work from this period. *Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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