Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Red Circus Horse

Description:

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)

Red Circus Horse
Signed and dated "Calder 71" l.r., inscribed "...Perls..." in pencil on the reverse,
identified on a label from Perls Gallery, New York, affixed to the backing.
Gouache on Canson & Montgolfier wove paper, sheet size 29 7/16 x 43 3/16 in. (74.8 x 109.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle rippling, small handling crease to center, cloth tape hinged to backing mat.

Provenance: Perls Gallery to private collection, Geneva, Switzerland, 1974; to Perls Gallery, then to current owner c. 1985.

N.B. The work is registered with the Calder Foundation, Application No. A06843. A black-and-white file photograph from Perls Galleries accompanies the lot.
Estimate $40,000-60,000

Three light abrasions to the u.l. quadrant (one to the top edge of sheet and two to the horse's mouth),with the longest measuring approx. 3/4 in.; minor handling crease to the l.r. quadrant (visible primarily in harsh raking light); very minor indentions to the edges of sheet; no additional condition issues to report.


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