ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) – Cantilever. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £1,028,500
The London art scene moves into full throttle this week and Bonhams will feature this perfectly balanced work by Alexander Calder in its 20th/21st century evening sale on October 10. Cantilever dates to 1973 and was acquired by the present owner from Perls Gallery, New York in 1974. The work was exhibited in 2022 at a show at the Heather James Gallery, Palm Desert entitled Alexander Calder: Painting the Cosmos. It is described as one of the finest standing mobiles to come to market and estimated at £1 million – £1.5 million.