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Alexander Calder
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled (Standing Mobile: Black, Yellow and Red)
signed with the artist's monogram on the base
painted iron and wire standing mobile
- 14.7 by 52.7 by 21.7cm.; 5¾ by 20¾ by 8½in.
- Executed in 1965-66.
Provenance
Galerie Daniel Malingue, Paris
Galerie Speiss, Paris
Private Collection, Japan
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer, with the red elements tending more to a darker brick red and the yellow triangle at the base more to mustard yellow in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three dimensionality and movement of elements apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in good condition. There are a number of fine surface abrasions, small media losses and rub marks to the red hanging elements and to the yellow triangle of the base, most notably to the extreme edges of these parts and to the apex of the yellow triangle. There are a few fine hairline cracks to the extreme edges of the yellow triangle and some rubbing and wearing to the edges of the flat metal base part. There is some light surface dirt throughout and the work would benefit from a light professional surface clean. There are a few loose fibres adhering to the top of the yellow triangle.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York under application number A17106.