03-21-201703-21-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2993BBoston
March 21, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Silver Brooch, Alexander Calder

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$15,990$13,000
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2993BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 21, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Silver Brooch, Alexander Calder, c. 1962, 2 5/16 x 1 3/8 in.

Note: Designed as the initials WM for Calder's friend Winifred McCulloch in 1962.

Provenance: Estate of Winifred McCulloch to the present owner, then to Leah Gordon Antiques. The brooch has been given no. A257621 by The Calder Foundation.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

Very minor overall wear and tarnish. Otherwise without visible issues.


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Keywords

Winifred McCulloch, Leah Gordon Antiques