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Alexander Calder
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled
- painted metal and wire
- 6 1/2 by 8 by 2 1/2 in. 16.5 by 20.3 by 6.4 cm.
- Executed circa 1947, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A13177.
Provenance
Henri Seyrig, Lausanne (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent to the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are scattered surface abrasions with resultant paint loss on the yellow element and the three suspended elements. There are also minor dirt accretions at the joins and some minor oxidation on the elements and on the wire.
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.