Lot 110
- 110
ALEXANDER CALDER | Hair Comb
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Calder
- Hair Comb
- silver wire
- 3 7/8 by 2 5/8 in. 9.8 by 6.7 cm.
- Executed circa 1957, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York under application number A09890.
Provenance
Mary James Brown, Massachusetts (gift of the artist)
William Slater Brown, Massachusetts (acquired by descent from the above in 1987)
Private Collection (acquired by descent from the above in 1997)
Christie's, New York, 11 November 2009, Lot 113
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
William Slater Brown, Massachusetts (acquired by descent from the above in 1987)
Private Collection (acquired by descent from the above in 1997)
Christie's, New York, 11 November 2009, Lot 113
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. Under very close inspection and extreme raking light, minor and unobtrusive surface scratches are visible.
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.