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Alexander Calder
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Escutcheon
- incised with the artist's monogram and date 72
- painted metal and wire
- 22 by 27 by 23 in. 55.9 by 68.6 by 58.4 cm.
- Executed in 1972, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A05174.
Provenance
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Saidenberg Gallery, New York
Rachel Adler Fine Art, New York (acquired from the above in 1988)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2006
Saidenberg Gallery, New York
Rachel Adler Fine Art, New York (acquired from the above in 1988)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2006
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Maeght, Calder: Mobiles and Stabiles, December 1976 - January 1977, cat. no. 1
Barcelona, Galeria Maeght, Calder Exposicio Antologica 1932-1976, April - May 1977
Hannover, Galerie Brusberg, Alexander Calder: Skulpturen, December 1980
Paris, Galerie Maeght, Calder, October 1981, cat. no. 27
New York, Beadleston Gallery, Calder/Miro: Colors and Contours, October - November 1997
Barcelona, Galeria Maeght, Calder Exposicio Antologica 1932-1976, April - May 1977
Hannover, Galerie Brusberg, Alexander Calder: Skulpturen, December 1980
Paris, Galerie Maeght, Calder, October 1981, cat. no. 27
New York, Beadleston Gallery, Calder/Miro: Colors and Contours, October - November 1997
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are some minor surface abrasions and evidence of light handling to the edges of the work. There are some light dust accumulations in the crevices and extremely minor rubbing to the red and white paint visible under close inspection.
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.