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Provenance

Perls Galleries, New York Winifred Breuning, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work is in good condition overall. The four edges are deckled and there is a slight undulation to the sheet. It appears that the yellow paint in the background is bleeding through in the black-painted areas, diluting the black color slightly. There are two small abrasions and minor associated spots of paint loss at the center. In the white, unpainted areas of the sheet, there are minor spots of foxing visible and a light surface abrasion at the upper right corner. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte at the top two corners. Framed under glass. 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 Dissolving Spiral signed and dated 63 gouache and ink on paper 26 5/8 by 40 1/8 in. 67.6 by 101.9 cm. Executed in 1963, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A07462. Provenance Perls Galleries, New York Winifred Breuning, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work is in good condition overall. The four edges are deckled and there is a slight undulation to the sheet. It appears that the yellow paint in the background is bleeding through in the black-painted areas, diluting the black color slightly. There are two small abrasions and minor associated spots of paint loss at the center. In the white, unpainted areas of the sheet, there are minor spots of foxing visible and a light surface abrasion at the upper right corner. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte at the top two corners. Framed under glass. 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.