Details

Provenance

Perls Galleries, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above

Literature

Exh. Cat., Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs (and travelling), Calder Intime, 1989, p. 259, illustrated Exh. Cat., West Palm Beach, Norton Museum of Art (and travelling), Calder Jewelry , 2008, p. 85, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light and scattered surface abrasions, including some small dents, which appear to be the result of the artistic process and are to be expected of a wearable work from this period.<br><br>*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.* 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 Ring brass 1 1/4 by 1 by 3/4 in. 3.2 by 2.5 by 1.9 cm. Executed circa 1942, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A08942. This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A08942. Provenance Perls Galleries, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above Literature Exh. Cat., Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs (and travelling), Calder Intime, 1989, p. 259, illustrated Exh. Cat., West Palm Beach, Norton Museum of Art (and travelling), Calder Jewelry , 2008, p. 85, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light and scattered surface abrasions, including some small dents, which appear to be the result of the artistic process and are to be expected of a wearable work from this period.<br><br>*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.* 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.