Alexander Calder
Untitled , 1946 (Executed)
Lot #29 |
2008-11-11 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Art Evening Sale
Category:
Sculpture
Estimate:
USD 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08489
Auction name: Contemporary Art Evening Sale
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2008-11-11
Currency: USD
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
Medium: Login to view
Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 49 x 37 in. 28.6 x 124.5 x 93.9 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
28.575
Width In Centimeters:
124.5
Depth In Centimeters:
93.9
Height In Inches:
11.125
Width In Inches:
48.819
Depth In Inches:
14.566
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Year notes: Executed in 1946.
Provenance
B. C. Holland Gallery, Chicago and Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Birmingham, Michigan Acquired by the present owner from the above in May 1984 Condition This work is in very good condition overall for a work of this age. As is to be expected, there is wear and loss to the original paint as well as overall aging patina to the base. 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.
Catalog summary
Alexander Calder Untitled painted metal wire standing mobile 11 1/4 x 49 x 37 in. 28.6 x 124.5 x 93.9 cm. Executed in 1946, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A24464. Provenance B. C. Holland Gallery, Chicago and Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Birmingham, Michigan Acquired by the present owner from the above in May 1984 Condition This work is in very good condition overall for a work of this age. As is to be expected, there is wear and loss to the original paint as well as overall aging patina to the base. 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.