Detailed information
This wool, hand-woven tapestry is hand signed by Alexander Calder (Pennsylvania, 1898 – New York, 1976) with his initials ‘CA’ on the label on verso, also with his signature woven in the lower right in black. The Atelier Pinton Frères (PF) symbol is also woven in black in the lower right beneath the signature. A Pinton Frères label on the verso states ‘D’apres Le Carton De Calder Tapisserie D’aubusson Tissee Dar Les Ateliers Pinton Copyright Alexander Calder 1975.’ According to the Calder Foundation, very few of these were created.
Material:
Wool and Silk
Artist:
Alexander Calder
Artist signature:
Artist signature and Atelier monogram woven on front; Edition woven on the back with bolduc
Serial:
28
Date:
1975
Type:
Tapestry
Manufacture:
Pinton Felletin, France
Provenance:
Private Collection, Florida
