Lot Essay
The pendant spells out the word Boss because this is what Calder called his dealer, Curt Valentin.
Details
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976)
Pendant
hammered metal
Length: 6 in. (15 cm.)
Executed circa 1950
Pendant
hammered metal
Length: 6 in. (15 cm.)
Executed circa 1950
Provenance
Curt Valentin, New York (gift from the artist)
Gift to Ralph F. Colin from the estate of the above in 1955
Gift to Ralph F. Colin from the estate of the above in 1955