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Le Sphere et Les Spirales

Creator: Alexander Calder
Offered by: Boccara Gallery

Description
-From the Bicentennial Tapestries series
-From an edition of 200
-Manufactured by Atelier Pinton Frères in Felletin, France
-This is one of a series of six tapestries Calder created to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the American Revolution. This wool, hand-woven tapestry is hand signed by Alexander Calder 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.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Hand-woven in wool & slik
Condition:	Good. Excellent condition
Creation Date:	1975
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Patterns:	Geometric, Modern, Textured
Incollect Reference #:	861043

Dimensions

W.	59 in;	H.	41 in;
W.	149.86 cm;	H.	104.14 cm;

Message from Seller:

Boccara Gallery is a leading international gallery specializing in prestigious modern and antique tapestries and artistic rugs, with a curated selection of works by 20th-century masters such as Alexander Calder, Sonia Delaunay, Man Ray, and Victor Vasarely. We are proud to announce our upcoming exhibition, Man Ray: Revolving Doors Tapestries, the first U.S. presentation of his historic textile series. The show will be on view November 5 to December 20, 2025 at our Midtown Manhattan gallery.