Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Brooch
| Lot #: 8 Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Brooch |
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Silver and steel wire. Conceived and executed in 1950. Note: This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A10698. Provenance Note: Dr. Arthur C. Carr, was a distinguished professor of Clinical Psychology at both Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medical College. His interest in modern art, particularly Pop Art, indicates that he likely had a deep appreciation for how contemporary artists like Warhol explored themes of identity, media, and culture - topics that often intersect with psychological ideas. Artists he collected included Robert Indiana, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Agnes Martin, Claes Oldenberg, Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist, Sylvia Sleigh, Ernest Trova, Andy Warhol, John Wesley, and Jack Youngerman, among others. |
| 5 3/4 x 6 1/8 in. |
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Provenance Commissioned by Max Kahn, New York (for his wife). Private Collection, New York. The estate of Dr. Arthur C. Carr, New York. A Buffalo, New York estate. Thence by descent. |
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Auction Date Nov 21, 2024 |
| Estimate: $20,000-$40,000 |
Details:
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor known for his innovative mobiles (kinetic sculptures powered by motors or air currents) that embrace chance in their aesthetic and his static "stabiles", both of which were often made of sheet metal and wire, as well as his monumental public sculptures. His innovation of these sculptures is both visually fascinating and emotionally engaging and makes Calder one of the most recognizable and beloved modern artists. He also made a smaller number of sculptures in the more-traditional materials of wood and bronze and was an inventive designer of jewelry. He made some paintings, mostly in gouache, as well as drawings, including illustrations for books and prints.
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