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Alexander Calder
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Enseign de Lunettes
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 76 on the yellow element
- painted metal hanging mobile
- 98 by 142 by 42cm.
- 38 1/2 by 55 7/8 by 16 1/2 in.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Pace Wildenstein, New York
Private Collection, New York
Gallery Hyundai, Seoul
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Pace Wildenstein, New York
Private Collection, New York
Gallery Hyundai, Seoul
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Maeght, Calder: Mobiles and Stabiles, 1976-77
Barcelona, Galería Maeght, Calder Exposicio Antologica (1932-1976), 1977, p. 12, illustrated
Turin, Palazzo A Vela, Calder: A Retrospective Exhibition, 1983, p. 154, no. 276, illustrated in colour
New York, PaceWildenstein, Calder '76: The Cutouts, 2002, no. 2, illustrated in colour
Basel, Galerie Beyeler; Seoul, Gallery Hyundai, Poetry in Motion, 2007, pp. 40-1, illustrated in colour
Barcelona, Galería Maeght, Calder Exposicio Antologica (1932-1976), 1977, p. 12, illustrated
Turin, Palazzo A Vela, Calder: A Retrospective Exhibition, 1983, p. 154, no. 276, illustrated in colour
New York, PaceWildenstein, Calder '76: The Cutouts, 2002, no. 2, illustrated in colour
Basel, Galerie Beyeler; Seoul, Gallery Hyundai, Poetry in Motion, 2007, pp. 40-1, illustrated in colour
Condition
The colours in the catalogue illustration are accurate, although the illustration fails to convey the three dimensional and moving elements of the original.
This work is in very good condition with free movement of all the elements. Close inspection reveals small spots of wear scattered at intervals to the rods and hanging elements throughout, which are inherent to the artist's choice of medium and the moving nature of the work.
"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."