Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976). Baseball, 1966. Gouache and ink on paper. 29-1/2 x 42-1/2 inches (74.9 x 108.0 c...

Description

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
Baseball, 1966
Gouache and ink on paper
29-1/2 x 42-1/2 inches (74.9 x 108.0 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: Calder 66

PROVENANCE:
Galerie Maeght, Paris, France;
Joel Boggart Gallery, New York, 1978;
Private collection, Michigan;
Marscha Goodkin Gallery, Chatsworth, California;
Private collection, Roscoe, Illinois, circa 1990;
A.B. Levy's Fine Art, Palm Beach, Florida, October 26, 2014, lot 300;
Private collection, Miami Beach, Florida, 2014.

EXHIBITED:
Fondation Maeght, St. Paul de Vence, "Calder," April 2-May 31, 1969, no. 244;
[The above exhibition also traveled to] Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humlebaeq, Denmark, June 29-September 7, 1969, no. 203, and Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Holland, October 4-November 16, 1969, no. 178;
Haus der Kunst, Munich, Germany, "Calder," May 10-July 13, 1975, no. 145;
[The above exhibition also traveled to] Kunsthaus Zürich, Zürich, Germany, August 23-November 2, 1975, no. 145.

LITERATURE:
Fondation Maeght, Calder, St. Paul de Vence, 1969, exhibition catalogue, p. 188, no. 244, illustrated in black and white;
Archives Maeght, Calder, l'artiste et l'oeuvre, Paris, 1971, p. 118, illustrated in black and white.

NOTE:
This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under no. A00822.


More information about Alexander Calder. See also: Calder, Alexander Artist.



*Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.