Details

Provenance

Galerie Maeght, Paris Galleri Samlaren, Stockholm Sven Bergman, Jönköping Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1985

Exhibited

Daniel Marchesseau, The Intimate World of Alexander Calder , New York 1989, p. 1999, illustrated as a group photograph Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are minute losses of paint to the tips and in a few places along the extreme edges. "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." Catalogue Note This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York , under application number A04883

Catalog summary

Alexander Calder Untitled painted metal 9 by 6.5cm.; 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 in. Executed in 1954. Provenance Galerie Maeght, Paris Galleri Samlaren, Stockholm Sven Bergman, Jönköping Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1985 Exhibited Daniel Marchesseau, The Intimate World of Alexander Calder , New York 1989, p. 1999, illustrated as a group photograph Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are minute losses of paint to the tips and in a few places along the extreme edges. "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." Catalogue Note This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York , under application number A04883