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Alexander Calder
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Necklace
- incised with the artist's monogram
- silver
- Overall: 2 1/2 by 13 by 13 in. 6.4 by 33 by 33 cm.
- Loop: 20 in. 50.8 cm.
- Executed in 1949, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A10337.
This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A10337.
Provenance
Private Collection (gift of the artist in 1949)
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 2006)
Pace Wildenstein, New York (acquired from the above in 2007)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2007
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 2006)
Pace Wildenstein, New York (acquired from the above in 2007)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2007
Exhibited
New York, Twining Gallery, Art in the Craft Media, 1984
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light, scattered surface abrasions and faint tarnishing to the elements and silver wire, which is to be expected of a wearable work from this period.
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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.