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Provenance

Gift of the artist Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The left and upper edges of the sheet are deckled. The sheet has discolored slightly with age and there is some very minor evidence of foxing. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. Under very close inspection there is an extremely small abrasion visible in the center of the sheet beneath the figure's chin. The sheet is hinged verso to the float mount intermittently along the edges. Framed under Plexiglas. 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 ink on paper 11 3/8 by 10 1/8 in. 28.9 by 25.7 cm. Executed in 1944, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A18789. Provenance Gift of the artist Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The left and upper edges of the sheet are deckled. The sheet has discolored slightly with age and there is some very minor evidence of foxing. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. Under very close inspection there is an extremely small abrasion visible in the center of the sheet beneath the figure's chin. The sheet is hinged verso to the float mount intermittently along the edges. Framed under Plexiglas. 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.