Alexandre Calder (1898-1976)
Les Signes
Tapestry
Wool
Low-warp weaving by Atelier Picaud, Aubusson, France
Woven 'CA' monogram and hand-signed 'Calder' on the label
Model created in 1960, this model woven in 1985
H 39 × L 58 cm
Provenance:
- Jean-François Picaud Collection, France
- Purchased form the latter by the current owner, private collection, Paris
Exhibitions:
- Musée Galerie de la SEITA, Paris, 80 tapisseries de peintres, 27 February - 25 May 1985
- Musée de la tapisserie, Aubusson, Tapisseries de peintres, 5 April - 30 June 1991
- Palais de la Bénédictine, Fécamp, Tapisseries de peintres, 5 July - 15 September 1991
Bibliography: Pierre Baudouin, 80 Tapisseries de peintres, tissées de 1947 à 1970, musée galerie de la SEITA, 1985, Paris, this model illustrated p. 42
