Nov 19, 2025 11:00 EST

The Evelyn D. Farland Collection

 
Lot 24
 

24

Alexander Calder

Collection: The Evelyn D. Farland Collection

American, 1898-1976
Untitled
, circa 1962
Inscribed CA on the base
Sheet metal, brass, wire and paint
9 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches (24.8 x 26 x 31.8 cm)

This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A23892.

Provenance:
Ilse Getz and Gibson Danes, Litchfield, CT
Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Evelyn D. Farland, New York
Thence by descent to the estate

Estimate
$300,000 - $500,000
 

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Collection: The Evelyn D. Farland Collection

American, 1898-1976
Untitled
, circa 1962
Inscribed CA on the base
Sheet metal, brass, wire and paint
9 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches (24.8 x 26 x 31.8 cm)

This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A23892.

Provenance:
Ilse Getz and Gibson Danes, Litchfield, CT
Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Evelyn D. Farland, New York
Thence by descent to the estate

This work is in good and sound condition overall. The kinetic elements move smoothly and rotate freely around the base. Textural and tonal variations are inherent to the artist's practice and some elements show signs of retouching. Under close inspection, there are scattered signs of wear and small paint loss throughout all elements of the sculpture, most notably in the two white elements and the blue element. Images of each element are available upon request.

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Auction: The Evelyn D. Farland Collection, Nov 19, 2025

  • Auction of The Evelyn D. Farland Collection on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11am

  • Featuring Important Works by Alexander Calder, David Hockney, Man Ray, Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann & Many More

  • Pioneered the Art Poster in America as Founder of Poster Originals, Ltd.


NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle is honored to auction The Evelyn D. Farland Collection on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11am. This important and extensive group of Modern and Contemporary artworks was assembled by a discerning collector, publisher and arts advocate whose influence helped reshape the role of the art poster in America. As a founder of Poster Originals, Ltd., Evelyn Farland expanded public access to visual culture while cultivating lasting relationships with major artists, influential galleries and distinguished institutions. Her collection, built over several decades, is a testament to her sophisticated connoisseurship and deep engagement with the New York art world.

Evelyn Farland’s eclectic collection of art pioneers such as Andy Warhol, Man Ray, Alexander Calder and Sonia Delaunay challenges conventional perspectives, often infusing it with humor, irony, and a sense of joy. By bringing together diverse artists who were often personal friends, the collection creates a dialogue across mediums and movements—highlighting a collective celebration of avant garde. This fusion invites viewers not only to appreciate each piece on its own terms but also to explore the broader artistic conversation about the power of visual experimentation.

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