01-29-201001-30-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2493Boston
January 29, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
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Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Untitled

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$40,290$34,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2493Location: BostonDate / Time: January 29, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)

Untitled, 1950
Signed and dated "Calder 50" l.r.
Ink, gouache, and graphite on BFK Rives paper, sheet size 29 5/8 x 41 1/2 in. (74.9 x 105.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle mat burn, tape hinged to backing mat.

Provenance: Collection of Selma H. and Irving M. Sobin, Boston; private New England collection by family descent.

N.B. This work is registered with the Alexander Calder Foundation, application number A24737.


Estimate $10,000-15,000

Toning, mat burn around perimeter up to 5/8 inch in from edge. Lower left corner has small crease. Paper is hinged to rag board backing with linen tape in three places across top edge, trimmed bottom edge of sheet.

Keywords

Alexander Calder, Irving M. Sobin, New England, Alexander Calder Foundation