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Provenance

Private Collection (a gift from the artist) Fête de Saché, Saché (acquired from the above in 1971) William Galender, Paris Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards cream and the colours are more vibrant in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso to the mount in several places, and there are remnants of previous mounting on the reverse. The sheet is irregularly cut on the vertical edges, and there is a small triangular cut towards the upper edge which appears to be original. There is some minor foxing in places, and a few unobtrusive creases towards the upper part of the composition. Very close inspection reveals a few small media accretions and superficial rub marks in places, and some unobtrusive surface irregularities to the paper with a slightly shiny reflection in raking light. "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 “The underlying sense of form in my work has been the system of the Universe, or part thereof… the idea of detached bodies floating in space, of different sizes and densities, perhaps of different colours and temperatures, and surrounded and interlarded with wisps of gaseous condition.” ALEXANDER CALDER What Abstract Art Means to Me , Museum of Modern Art Bulletin 18, 1951, no. 3, pp. 8-9

Catalog summary

Alexander Calder Untitled signed with the artist’s initials gouache and ink on paper 109.2 by 13.3 cm. 43 by 5 1/4 in. Executed in 1971. Provenance Private Collection (a gift from the artist) Fête de Saché, Saché (acquired from the above in 1971) William Galender, Paris Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards cream and the colours are more vibrant in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso to the mount in several places, and there are remnants of previous mounting on the reverse. The sheet is irregularly cut on the vertical edges, and there is a small triangular cut towards the upper edge which appears to be original. There is some minor foxing in places, and a few unobtrusive creases towards the upper part of the composition. Very close inspection reveals a few small media accretions and superficial rub marks in places, and some unobtrusive surface irregularities to the paper with a slightly shiny reflection in raking light. "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 “The underlying sense of form in my work has been the system of the Universe, or part thereof… the idea of detached bodies floating in space, of different sizes and densities, perhaps of different colours and temperatures, and surrounded and interlarded with wisps of gaseous condition.” ALEXANDER CALDER What Abstract Art Means to Me , Museum of Modern Art Bulletin 18, 1951, no. 3, pp. 8-9