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Calder National Police Gazette

Calder Stabiles
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Missouri, MO
numerous oil paintings and also humorous drawings of sporting events for the National Police Gazette. In
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20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Color

Mobiles de Calder, mid century modern Alexander Calder abstract kinetic poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
for the National Police Gazette, which sent him to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Offset

Alexander Calder - Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
studies at the Art Students League from 1923-25. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
"National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the daily show of a travelling
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the daily show of a
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the daily show of a
Category

1970s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
1922, and studies at the Art Students League from 1923-25. Calder works for the magazine "National
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the daily show
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Maeght Editeur, " Original Color Lithograph Poster signed by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
circus events and contributed drawings to the satirical National Police Gazette. From these activities it
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1970s Post-Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

"Derriere Le Miroir, " Catalog with Five Original Lithographs by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
took an interest in sport and circus events and contributed drawings to the satirical National Police
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph of a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

"Stabile with Red Sun Galerie Maeght, " Original Lithograph Poster by A. Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
took an interest in sport and circus events and contributed drawings to the satirical National Police
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1970s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Softbound Program "The Art of Alexander Calder" Long Beach Museum of Art 1970
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
Sloan. As a freelance artist for the National Police Gazette in 1925, he spent two weeks sketching at
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Bowling, 1974
By Alexander Calder
Located in Greenwich, CT
the National Police Gazette. During two weeks in 1925, Calder was assigned to sketch imagery for the
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20th Century Modern Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

The Triangles and Spiral
By Alexander Calder
Located in Missouri, MO
1923. During his student years, he did line drawing for the National Police Gazette. In 1925, Calder
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Color, Lithograph

Red Sphere on Yellow Ground, mid-century modern abstract lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Beachwood, OH
numerous oil paintings and also humorous drawings of sporting events for the National Police Gazette. In
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Fiesta, c. 1973, red, yellow & blue figurative abstract lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Beachwood, OH
numerous oil paintings and also humorous drawings of sporting events for the National Police Gazette. In
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - from "Derrière le miroir"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the daily show of a
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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in New York, NY
Roy Lichtenstein Kiss II, Reversible Beach Blanket/Towel, 2013 Cotton Terry LARGE: 59 × 70 × 3/10 inches (approx. 30 x 20 when folded) (note that the measurements in the header are f...
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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

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Cotton, Screen, Mixed Media, Textile, Laid Paper

Untitled Double Page Illustration for DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Double Page Illustration for DLM Color lithograph, 1968 Unsigned as issued in DLM Published in Derriere le Miroir (Behind the Mirror), called DLM From: DLM No. 173, publishe...
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1960s American Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Boomerang
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Boomerang, 1974 Lithograph in colors on Arches paper Published by Transworld Art, New York, printed by Mourlot, Paris 29.5 x 43.3 inches Signed in the plate, edition of 750 copies ...
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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Lion Tamer" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Edition EA of 100.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Lion Tamer" lithograph by Alexander Calder. Hand-lettered EA in lower left front corner. Hand-signed Calder in lower right front corner. From an edition of 100. Beautifully framed i...
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1970s Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Convection (Braniff International Airways), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Convection (from the Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection) Year: 1974 Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper Size: 20 x 26 ...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Mickey Mouse
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "Mickey Mouse" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, yellows, and oranges by artist Alexander Cald...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Gouache

Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder three legged man)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Vintage original 1970s Alexander Calder Lithograph: 11x15 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, 19...
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1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Original Air France Poster, North Africa by plane, Morocco Atlas, Koutoubia 1934
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Air France Vintage Poster from 1934 for North Africa by Guiraud Riviere. Artist: Guiraud Riviere Title: Air France – North Africa by plane Date: 1934 Size: 12.1 x 19.5 in....
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Posters

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Paper

Atelier Mourlot Bank Street by Joan Miro - colorful abstract original lithograph
By Joan Miró
Located in New York, NY
This colorful abstract original lithograph was printed in 1967 at the Atelier Mourlot in NYC. When The Mourlot Studio decided to open a branch in New York City, after a successful ex...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Cold Painted Orientalist Vienna Bronze by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Denton, TX
Cold painted orientalist Vienna bronze of a middle eastern man with a women by Franz Bergman. On the back of her robe is the B inside of a urn factory mark.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Convection, Braniff Flying Colors suite, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized twentieth-century art with his innovative use of subtle air currents to animat...
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1970s Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derrière Le Miroir No. 156 (front cover) /// Modern Abstract Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Title: "Untitled (front cover)" Portfolio: Derrière le Miroir (No. 156) *Issued unsigned, though signed by Calder in the plate (printe...
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1960s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Abstract III from Derriere Le Miroir, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original Alexander Calder lithograph of colorful swirls from Derriere Le Miroir, October 1968 Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Title: Abstract III from Derriere L...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Rare Vintage Ferrari 208 Turbo Schedoni Leather Travel Bag
Located in Forney, TX
An exquisite, extremely rare and highly sought after, vintage Ferrari 208 Turbo fitted original Schedoni Italian brown leather travel bag luggage. Handcrafted in Modena, Italy, each ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Alexander Calder Exhibition Museum Billboard "Calder's Universe", 1977
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alexander Calder Exhibition Billboard "Calder's Universe" 1977 Lithograph signed in the plate lower right "Calder" A rare period piece made for museum display, this edition was not f...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Grey Ellipse from Our Unfinished Revolution
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Ellipse, 1975 - from Our Unfinished Revolution portfolio Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet Published by Alba Editions, New York, and printed by Mourlot, Pa...
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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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Serpent vert by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in New Orleans, LA
he was illustrating the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for the National Police Gazette in
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Abstract Swirls by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Sheffield, MA
enrolled at the Art Students' League. He also took a job illustrating for the National Police Gazette
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Vintage 1960s American Prints

Abstract Swirls by Alexander Calder
Abstract Swirls by Alexander Calder
H 37 in W 49.5 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder - Mountain and Sun - Handsigned Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
from 1923-25. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925
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1970s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

"Composition" an Original Color Lithograph signed by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
circus events and contributed drawings to the satirical National Police Gazette. From these activities it
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithographic After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
Category

1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph after a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Red and Blue Spirals
By Alexander Calder
Located in Missouri, MO
the National Police Gazette. In 1925, he produced an illustrated book titled Animal Sketching, one
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Color, Lithograph

"Candy Swirl" Abstract Modern Geometric Color Print
By Alexander Calder
Located in Houston, TX
the National Police Gazette in 1925, he spent two weeks sketching at the circus; his fascination with
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Archival Pigment

Flamme Interieure
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
sport and circus events and contributed drawings to the satirical National Police Gazette. From these
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1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
1922, and studies at the Art Students League from 1923-25. Calder works for the magazine "National
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
"National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the daily show of a travelling
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Circles - Original HandSigned Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Art Students League from 1923-25. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

“Ballons” by Alexander Calder, Color Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Sheffield, MA
enrolled at the Art Students' League. He also took a job illustrating for the National Police Gazette
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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Art

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the daily show of a
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Mountain and Sun - Handsigned Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
from 1923-25. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925
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1970s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
1922, and studies at the Art Students League from 1923-25. Calder works for the magazine "National
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1970s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the daily show
Category

1970s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the daily show
Category

1970s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - from "Derrière le miroir"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the
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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - from "Derrière le miroir"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he
Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph from "L'Atelier Mourlot"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
"National Police Gazette" as of 1924. For two weeks in 1925, he attends the daily show of a travelling
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Moon and Red Star - Original Handsigned Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Art Students League from 1923-25. Calder works for the magazine "National Police Gazette" as of 1924
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Soleil Noir, " Colored Lithograph Checkered Landscape signed by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and contributed drawings to the satirical National Police Gazette. From these activities it was but a
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1970s Post-Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

"Zebra Jaune et Zebra Noir, " original color lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
to the satirical National Police Gazette. From these activities it was but a step to his wire
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
Category

1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
Category

1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
Category

1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph after a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
Category

1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
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1930s American Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Calder Circus, complete Set of 16 lithographs after the original drawings
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Sheffield, MA
enrolled at the Art Students' League. He also took a job illustrating for the National Police Gazette
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Offset

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Alexander Calder Sculpture Photo, Chicago
Located in Surfside, FL
Miller, and John Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of
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1970s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Vintage Poster 1971 Galerie Maeght Arte Paris Tree with Fruit Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Sloan. While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of his assignments
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1970s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Squash Blossoms
By Alexander Calder
Located in Missouri, MO
the National Police Gazette. In 1925, he produced an illustrated book titled Animal Sketching, one
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Circus Series
By Alexander Calder
Located in Missouri, MO
drawings of sporting events for the National Police Gazette. In 1925, he produced an illustrated book
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Prints

Circles
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Students’ League. He began illustrating for the National Police Gazette and sketched scenes of the Ringling
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Circles
Circles
H 26.75 in W 20.5 in
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