completely off the comic topic help

[BrianR]

I believe I found a small Alexandre Calder scupture at a garage sale today. Does anyone here have any background in identifying his work?

[Speedy-D]

You got pics?

[BrianR]

will be up in a couple minutes

 

[BrianR]

[BrianR]

It's probably a long shot but for 3.00 if figure it was worth the gamble.

[Sal]

is there a signature anywhere?

[BrianR]

no markings of any kind. The Giraffe is composed of wire legs and neck, lead weight allows head to move. Body and head made of a thin sheet metal. tail made from copper all painted

[Davenport]

I believe I found a small Alexandre Calder scupture at a garage sale today. Does anyone here have any background in identifying his work?

Registration & Examination of Works

"Owners of works attributed to Alexander Calder may apply to the Calder Foundation for examination of the work. The Calder Foundation does not charge a fee for examinations."

[Speedy-D]

That's very cute. What about makes you think it's Calder?

[BrianR]

He did a lot of wire, sheet metal animals that moved, the piece is about 20inches high.

[Ditch Fahrenheit]

I believe I found a small Alexandre Calder scupture at a garage sale today. Does anyone here have any background in identifying his work?

 

Calder Foundation

207 West 25th Street, 12th floor

New York, NY 10001

 

(212) 334-2424

(212) 334-2423 FAX

contact@calder.org

 

Standing Mobiles

[BrianR]

Thanks guys I will contact them.