Lot 109
- 109
ALEXANDER CALDER | Souci de sans souci
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Calder
- Souci de sans souci
- brass wire
- 4 by 6 1/4 by 7 in. 10.2 by 15.9 by 17.8 cm.
- Executed in 1945, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A24458.
Provenance
Susan and Alexander Girard, Santa Fe (gift of the artist in 1945)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Todd Oldham, Alexander Girard, Los Angeles 2011, p. 417, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of oxidation in crevices and joints inherent to artist chosen medium and working method.
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.
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.