Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design: Spring 2020

Sat, May 2, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 174

Large Alexander Calder Gouache Painting

Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Designer & Manufacturer: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Markings: signed, 436, 26375A; 1970
Country of Origin & Materials: American; gouache on paper
Dimensions(H,W,D): 29.5"h, 42.25"w; 39.25"h, 53"w frame
Additional Information: Work is titled "Pyramids, Moons & Sun." Lot is accompanied by the original insurance appraisal issued by Irving Luntz Galleries, Palm Beach, Florida issued 12.20.1978. Provenance: Collection of Mr. Milton Perlson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Collection of Andrea Gottlieb, West Palm Beach, Florida, by descent.

Notice to prospective bidders on this lot: Notice to prospective bidders on this lot: Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Palm Beach Modern Auctions was in the process of registering this work with the Calder Foundation, but this has been necessarily postponed. Upon completion, If the Foundation finds an issue with the work, the sale will be cancelled and refunded. Interested bidders are welcome to contact our office directly at 561-586-5500 for additional information.

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Condition

very good, some faint toning in margins, minor creasing primarily in left third (condition of art only)