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Lot 378

Alexander Calder 1962 ink and gouache Alphabet

Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000

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Calder, Alexander (American, 1896-1976), Alphabet, 1962, (Calder Application # A-14121) ink and gouache on paper, 29.5 x 41.25 inches, signed and dated lower right, inscribed on the paper reverse "Alphabet" by Calder's hand, Provenance: acquired directly from Calder; Nicholas Guppy, London, England; Krasner Gallery, (Oscar Krasner), New York City; Sidney Stark purchased from Krasner in 1969; The Estate of Sidney Stark, Pittsburgh, Pa.; and by descent to the present owner; We would like to thank the Calder Foundation for their work updating the provenance and research on the painting under application (A-14121)