Alexander CALDER (1898–1976) - Lot 201

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Alexander CALDER (1898–1976) - Lot 201
Alexander CALDER (1898–1976) Design for the cover of *Arts PTT*, No. 67, March 1974 Gouache, monogrammed in the lower right corner. Bibliography: - Cover of the magazine *Arts PTT*, No. 67, March 1974. Height: 46.5 cm Width: 39 cm Alexander Calder was involved with the activities of the PTT Art Society and its magazine *Arts PTT*. Issue No. 67 of the magazine, published in March 1974, was dedicated to him and included a letter from Minister Hubert Germain and another from the magazine’s president, Emile Simon. The Calder Foundation’s archives explicitly list this issue among the publications dedicated to the artist in 1974. Letter from Minister Hubert Germain, Minister of Posts, Telegraphs, and Telephones (PTT), dated December 12, 1973, published in the magazine *Arts PTT*, No. 67, March 1974: “My Dear Sir, I was particularly pleased to highlight the significance of having one of your monumental mobiles on display in the lobby of our Ministry during the 53rd Salon des Artistes PTT in May 1973. I am once again delighted to thank you for the three cover designs for the magazine *ARTS PTT*, which, thanks to you, will thus be completely revitalized. I am certain that readers will greatly appreciate the originality and quality of the work they will have the privilege of discovering on the cover of their magazine. It is a joy and an honor for our entire organization that you have agreed to create this graphic illustration. It gives me great pleasure to express my appreciation to you. Once again, I extend my heartfelt thanks to you, and please accept, My Dear Master, the assurance of my highest regard.” Expert: Perrazzone Brun Law Firm
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