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Provenance

Galerie Blanche, Stockholm Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1965 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards ivory and the oranges tend more towards deep coral in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to a silk-lined backing mount in several places on the reverse. The left and right edges are slightly undulating. There are two tiny tears to the right of the top extreme edge, and a few tiny nicks and spots of paper skinning to the left side of the top extreme edge, to the left and right sides of the lower extreme edge and towards the lower left corner on the left extreme edge. "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 A24648

Catalog summary

Alexander Calder Untitled signed and dated 62 gouache on paper 75 by 105cm.; 29 1/8 by 41 3/8 in. Provenance Galerie Blanche, Stockholm Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1965 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards ivory and the oranges tend more towards deep coral in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to a silk-lined backing mount in several places on the reverse. The left and right edges are slightly undulating. There are two tiny tears to the right of the top extreme edge, and a few tiny nicks and spots of paper skinning to the left side of the top extreme edge, to the left and right sides of the lower extreme edge and towards the lower left corner on the left extreme edge. "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 A24648