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Investigating the Authenticity of Works of art believed to be by or Attributed to;

Alexander Calder

(1898 - 1976)

American sculptor, artist and printmaker

 With very high values, even for the most modest of works, including in some cases studies and sketches, then attempts at imitation by forgery is an obvious consequence and the simplest ploy adopted by the nefariously minded, is to add a signature or monogram, apply a forged studio stamp, a persuasive inscription, or a gallery label to a previously anonymous work. This is usually a work of a vaguely similar nature, manner or conducted in the style of the artist that is claiming to be by. Yet nearly always one that was created by an anonymous follower and this is the most common form of criminal deception by forgery that we see. Unfortunately, it also applies to faked provenance documentation and COA's.

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 We are international fine art consultants. Investigators specialising in directing full investigations into the authenticity of works of art created by artists, in all categories, from all regions and historical eras. We scrutinize and track provenance and have confidentially been serving and advising both private individuals and corporate clients from around the world for over 45 years.

 We can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters, particularly issues of authenticity and the attribution of any American and International old or modern master works of art. Including the works of Alexander Calder, his circle or followers, or any works of art that you are unsure about.

 Some examples of works of art appear below.  No inference is made nor intended as to the question of their legitimacy. Moreover they are

an across the board representational view of the differing types of works offered and advertised for sale at auction internationally.

Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Poisson volant (Flying Fish)
signed with initials and dated 'CA 57' (on the largest element)hanging mobile--painted sheet metal, rod and wire

EstimateUSD 9,000,000 - USD 12,000,000

SOLD USD $25,925,000.00

Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Lily of Force
standing mobile--painted sheet metal, rod and wire

Estimate USD 8,000,000 - USD 12,000,000

SOLD USD $18,562,500.00

ALEXANDER CALDER | White Fields

Oil on canvas SOLD. $1,095,000.00 USD

Attributed to Alexander Calder (Am, 1898-1976)Untitled. Gouache on paper, 1974. Signed and dated (l.r.).

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Alexander Calder Ritratto di Giovanni Carandente

Estimate: €6,000 - €8,000

   The duration and direction of any attribution or investigation into the authenticity of an old or modern master work of art will inevitably vary from project to project. But there are clear and very well defined professional formalities, responsibilities and areas of scrutiny that we can formally assist you with including:

• Authentication: Authentification: Conducting and directing comprehensive investigations and in depth research, with a view to establishing a correct, complete and formally recognized certification of a work of art. One that is absolutely upheld by the appropriate, legally acknowledged and internationally sanctioned authority, body or expert on that given artist. By directing detailed and often complicated inquiries, with multilingual capability, full international academic research and any forensic applications that are required.
  

•  Attribution:  Identifying and confirming the identity of a previously anonymous artist, studio or workshop from which a work of art most likely originated. Including the re-examination and investigation of a previous attribution which may be incorrect, or the scrutiny of an attribution that has been formally questioned or is currently doubted.
  

•  Confirmation:  Undertaking research and investigations into the legitimacy of the provenance, history and prior ownership of a work of art and establishing its accuracy and legitimacy.

•  Scrutiny: Examen minutieux:Identifying fake or faux works of art and forgeries, including any false supportive accompanying documentation and determining works of art which may be studio or later copies, or previously given incorrect attributions.
  
  

•  Prosecution: Poursuite: Investigating alleged art fraud and forgery and assisting and advising those who are currently , or may be considering litigating or prosecuting the fact. This includes colleagues who are legal professionals and individual private clients.
  
  

•  Attention:  Conducting all fine art related due diligence and duty of care inquiries. Including safe prepurchase or sale related audits and assisting clients in consolidating a well balanced future family distribution.

•  Appraisal: Évaluation - Valuations, quality and condition reports.

Step one in the Art Authentication and Attribution process.

The Pre-Authentication Assessment

    Before you begin any authenticity, legitimacy, or artist attribution investigation, it is wise to have an impartial preliminary assessment of the viability of the project conducted first. One made to independently and rationally balance any negative issues there may be against the positive. You should treat this study as a safety net.

 We will be happy to professionally undertake this for you, based upon good quality images that you supply and all the known facts regarding its acquisition, the history and provenance of the work of art as is known to you.

You will then have a far better understanding of the prospects and indeed the possible pitfalls that could lie ahead.

See our FAQ's for details of the process

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  Avant d'entreprendre une enquête sur l'authenticité d'une œuvre d'art ou l'attribution d'un artiste, il est plus que prudent de procéder à une évaluation impartiale de sa faisabilité. Ceci est fait pour équilibrer indépendamment tous les problèmes négatifs qui peuvent exister contre le positif.

Nous serons heureux d'entreprendre cette étude d'une manière professionnelle pour vous que nous considérons comme votre principal filet de sécurité.
Il sera basé sur les images que vous fournissez et tous les faits connus concernant votre acquisition, son passé et la provenance de l'œuvre telle que vous la connaissez.
Vous aurez alors une meilleure compréhension des perspectives et des difficultés éventuelles à venir, avant de prendre une décision.

  Antes de embarcarse en cualquier investigación de autenticidad artística o atribución de artista, es más que prudente realizar primero una evaluación imparcial de su viabilidad. Esto se hace para equilibrar independientemente cualquier problema negativo que pueda haber contra el positivo.

Nos complace emprender profesionalmente ese estudio para usted, que consideramos su red de seguridad. Se basará en las imágenes que usted suministre y todos los hechos conocidos con respecto a su adquisición, historia pasada y procedencia del trabajo tal como lo conoce.

Entonces tendrá una mejor comprensión.

ABOUT A WORK OF ARTS DESCRIPTOR AND ITS TERMINOLOGY

  *It is important to very clearly understand the auction terms that are used in any published descriptor and to be cautious of works that may just be created in the manner of the artist, or those which may be variants of works of art which bear a signature or monogram. In this case as if they were defining the creations of the artist Alexander Calder (1898 - 1976).

•  Where the name, Alexander Calder (1898 - 1976) is given with the first name/s and surname of the artist, usually cited as Alexander Calder (1898 - 1976), including his dates, then in their qualified and professional opinion they are in no doubt. It is a genuine and authentic item and one painted by the artist. This is usually fully qualified by its inclusion in any catalogue raissone, or by the guarantee of the opinion given by the appropriate and internationally recognized expert authority on the artist.

•  When Attributed to Alexander Calder (1898 - 1976) is used, or it is similarly defined as 'Attrib. to' [abbreviated,] or Attribué à, or ascribed to, then in their opinion it is 'probably' a work by the artist, at least in part. But... there is no guarantee. It is only an opinion.

•  But if the term Alexander Calder - circle of, or “Circle of Alexander Calder” is specifically used, then in their opinion, it is a work only of the period of the artist, but showing their influence. Or by someone closely associated with the artist, BUT not necessarily by their pupil or student.

•  When the name is given thus; Painted in the “Style of Alexander Calder” or “Follower of Alexander Calder is used, this means that in their opinion it is a work of art executed only in the artist’s way, their 'style', but not necessarily by a pupil. Yet it may be a contemporary, or nearly a contemporary of the artist.

•  If the phrase in the “Manner of Alexander Calder is used or is defined….” then in their opinion it is also only a work painted in the style of the artist, but of a later date and definitely not by the artist as named.

•  When the term “After….Alexander Calder "; is the term used, then in their opinion it is a copy (made at any date) of an authentic and original work by the artist. This also applies to prints made 'after' an original work of art either by the artist or another artist/ printmaker.

•  Signed - Alexander Calder; “Dated….” or “Inscribed Alexander Calder” Then in their opinion the work has been signed/dated/or inscribed by that specific artist. The addition of a question mark ? however, indicates a strong element of doubt.

•  When the term 'bears signature', is used or the name, Alexander Calder is specified followed by the words; "With signature ….”, or “With date ….” or “With inscription….” or “Bears signature of Alexander Calder /date/or inscription” Then in 'their opinion,' either the signature / date / or inscription is spurious, forged or has been added by someone else other than the artist.
  

We can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters.

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