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Alexander Calder
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Untitled (Brooch)
- brass and steel wire
- 4 7/8 by 5 1/2 in. 12.4 by 14 cm.
- Executed circa 1936, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A14924.
Provenance
Private Collection, Greenwich (acquired directly from the artist circa 1937)
Private Collection, New York (by descent from the above)
Christie's, New York, December 3, 1981, lot 105
David Ramus, Atlanta (acquired from the above sale)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1981
Private Collection, New York (by descent from the above)
Christie's, New York, December 3, 1981, lot 105
David Ramus, Atlanta (acquired from the above sale)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1981
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The brass is a regularly hammered and exhibits some light pitting. There are some extremely minor and scattered spots of oxidation to the brass.
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.