Details

Provenance

The Estate of the Artist American Friends of Tel Aviv Museum of Art Acquired directly from the above by the present owners in 2007

Exhibited

New York, PaceWildenstein, Calder Gouaches: 1942-1976 , 2006, p. 20, no. 17, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards cream in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing board in a few places on the reverse. There is slight discolouration around all four edges of the sheet. There is a tiny crease in the lower left corner tip and a few very faint handling marks to the right of the spiral in the top right hand corner. "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 A04356

Catalog summary

Alexander Calder Untitled signed and dated 63 ink on paper 74.9 by 104.7cm.; 29 1/2 by 41 1/4 in. . Provenance The Estate of the Artist American Friends of Tel Aviv Museum of Art Acquired directly from the above by the present owners in 2007 Exhibited New York, PaceWildenstein, Calder Gouaches: 1942-1976 , 2006, p. 20, no. 17, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards cream in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing board in a few places on the reverse. There is slight discolouration around all four edges of the sheet. There is a tiny crease in the lower left corner tip and a few very faint handling marks to the right of the spiral in the top right hand corner. "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 A04356