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Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
(after) Alexander Calder "Calder's Circus" offset lithograph on wove paper after drawings by the
Category

1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
(after) Alexander Calder "Calder's Circus" offset lithograph on wove paper after drawings by the
Category

1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
(after) Alexander Calder "Calder's Circus" offset lithograph on wove paper after drawings by the
Category

1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder Lithographs
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Alexander Calder Lithographs
Alexander Calder Lithographs
H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 0.5 in
Alexander Calder Lithographs
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

Alexander Calder Lithographs
Alexander Calder Lithographs
H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 0.5 in
Composition - Lithograph Print After Alexander Calder - 1968
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is a lithograph print realized after Alexander Calder in 1968. The artwork shows
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Squash Blossoms - Lithograph after Alexander Calder - 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Squash Blossoms is a Lithograph realized for the Art Magazine Xème Siècle in 1972 by Alexander
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, French, circa 1960s. They are from the limited
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
H 18.5 in W 25.5 in D 0.5 in
'Stabiles' original lithograph poster after Alexander Calder, Galerie Maeght
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Stabiles' is an original lithograph poster after Alexander Calder and published by Galerie Maeght
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

 Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
 Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
H 17.75 in W 14.25 in D 0.5 in
Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
H 18.5 in W 14.25 in D 0.5 in
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph of a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
(after) Alexander Calder "Calder's Circus" offset lithograph on wove paper a reproduction
Category

1930s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Autobiographie/Traduction, 1972 (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Paper Size: 10.75 x 22 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Autobiographie/Traduction, 1972 (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Paper Size: 10.75 x 22 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good Condition
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good Condition
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good Condition
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good Condition
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good Condition
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good Condition
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Poster after Alexander Calder - 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Calder Fleches is a a vintage poster realized after Alexander Calder in the 1970s. Colour
Category

1970s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Poster after Alexander Calder - 1970s
No Reserve
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Poster after Alexander Calder - 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Calder Stabiles is a vintage poster realized after Alexander Calder in the 1970s. Colour
Category

1970s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Poster after Alexander Calder - 1970s
No Reserve
H 30.52 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Poster After Alexander Calder - 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Calder's Mobiles is a vintage poster realized after Alexander Calder in the 1970s. Colour
Category

1970s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Poster After Alexander Calder - 1970s
No Reserve
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder poster (Calder prints)
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Columbus (Ohio) featuring a printed Calder signature. Medium: Offset lithograph. Dimensions: 25 x 32
Category

1970s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good Condition. Notes: From
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good Condition. Notes: From
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Lithograph Calder After For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lithograph calder after you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 19 Modern versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a lithograph calder after from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right lithograph calder after for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, orange, beige and black. There have been many interesting lithograph calder after examples over the years, but those made by (after) Alexander Calder and Alexander Calder are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in lithograph and offset print — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Lithograph Calder After?

A lithograph calder after can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $550, while the lowest priced sells for $170 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

Finding the Right prints-works-on-paper for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

Find fine art prints for sale on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Lithograph Calder After
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A “Calder mobile” refers to a moving artwork created by American sculptor Alexander Calder composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Calder worked a number of jobs, including as a hydraulic engineer and draftsman for the New York Edison Company, before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He never abandoned his engineering background, however, applying his understanding of gears and moving parts in all his artworks, from mechanical toys like the Cirque Calder (1931) and his revered prints to his free-standing abstract sculptures, called stabiles. Find a collection of original Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lithograph is a piece of artwork created using oil and water. An after lithograph is a copy of an existing painting done after the original painting’s creation. Pablo Picasso would have after lithographs created of his famous works, usually by another approved artist. On 1stDibs, find a collection of lithographs from some of the world’s top sellers.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An “after” lithograph, or after print, refers to a print that is made by an artist based on an original painting or a work by a different artist. For example, a lithographer could make an engraving based on a painting by Picasso, and the resulting print would be “after” Picasso. Shop a collection of after lithography from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The story of how Calder became an artist begins with his parents. Both artists themselves, they did not want him to suffer the hardships of trying to make a living in art, so they encouraged the young Alexander Calder to study mechanical engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. He subsequently worked a number of jobs, including as a hydraulic engineer and draftsman for the New York Edison Company, before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He applied his engineering background to his artwork, such as his understanding of gears and moving parts for kinetic sculptures like Cirque Calder (1931) and free-standing abstract sculptures he called “stabiles.” Explore a selection of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The American sculptor Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. His mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alexander Calder’s artwork has found its home in many museums and art galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Alexander Calder drawings and other sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A signed lithograph is an art print produced with a particular method that bears the artist's real signature, signed in ink. The term lithograph refers to a print made by drawing an image onto a stone, etching the stone with chemicals and then applying ink. The term signed lithograph is different from a plate-signed lithograph, where the artist adds their signature to the stone to transfer it onto finished prints rather than signing their works by hand. Explore a large collection of lithographs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No, a lithograph is not an original. Lithographs are prints, which are authorized reproductions of works produced by artists. To produce a lithograph, an artist applies an image to a stone. Then, they treat the stone with chemicals to impart the image into it. Finally, they apply ink and transfer the image onto paper or another medium. Shop a large selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    When a lithograph is numbered by the artist, it means that this particular artwork is from a 'limited edition' series. As when the lithographs are not numbered, they would be from an open edition and the total number similar of artworks is unknown. When a lithograph is numbered it usually also comes hand-signed by the artist.
  • It's a print using an offset lithograph press. Although still used today it has been primarily replaced with digital printing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An original lithograph is a print made by way of a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used methods in the 20th and 21st centuries). With respect to lithography, the process begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A color lithograph is a print produced through the process of chromolithography. Unlike traditional lithography, which uses a single stone and one color of ink, chromolithography involves multiple printing stones, each of which corresponds to a single color. Artists etch the stones with only the elements of the image that will show up in that color, then transfer the image, part by part and color by color, onto paper. Find a range of color lithographs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, there is a market for lithographs. However, demand for this type of artwork varies based on the artist, subject, age, condition and other factors. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — of 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition. Because an artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, new collectors are often directed toward prints as a starting point. Experts suggest that as collecting prints online has become more common, the market for lithographs and other kinds of prints is poised to flourish in the years to come. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lithographs and other prints from some of the world’s top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A genuine lithograph is when an artist creates a piece of art on a stone or metal plate that is re-inked every time the image is pressed to paper. To ensure you purchase authentic, high-quality lithographs, look for a reputable seller. Shop a selection of expertly vetted lithograph art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most valuable lithographs are ones made by the artist, rather than someone mimicking a famous work of art. Original lithographs can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Alexander Calder mostly made sculptures, although he also worked in printmaking, painting, performance and other media. He is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Some of his most famous works include Cirque Calder, A Universe, Josephine Baker (III), Mobile (Arc of Petals), Devil Fish, Romulus and Remus and Fish. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alexander Calder's mobiles were revolutionary because he largely pioneered the art form of creating hanging sculptures that were able to move freely in response to airflow. Calder was a prolific artist believed to have produced more than 22,000 works during his life. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    American artist Alexander Calder is best known for his work in sculpture, particularly his monumental sculptures and innovative ‘mobiles’ in the tradition of kinetic art. Shop a collection of authentic Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Artist Alexander Calder used primarily industrial materials to create his mobile, such as steel, aluminum and wire. With a background in mechanical engineering, Alexander Calader uses his education to build mobiles with seemingly impossible silhouettes that make for eye-catching decor pieces. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder work on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Alexander Calder is best known for his sculptures. He produced large, playful freestanding and hanging works in vibrant colors. Examples include Mobile-Stabile, Lobster Trap and Fish Tail and Flying Dragon. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Alexander Calder art.

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Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of  Walasse Ting

Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.

Shapero Modern’s Director Tells Us All about 20th-Century Prints

Tabitha Philpott-Kent knows a lot of art multiples. Here, the London gallery director talks about what makes printmaking so fabulous.

Yoshitomo Nara Puts a Punk Rock Twist on the Traditional Prints of His Ancestors

The forever-rebellious Japanese artist craftily defaces famous Edo Period woodblock prints with “In the Floating World.”

Red Grooms Salutes the ‘Ninth Street Women’ Who Revolutionized Modern Art

In a new show of peppy portraits, the 85-year-old artist looks back at 1950s New York, when the Abstract Expressionists ruled the scene. Only now, the women Ab-Ex artists get more of the spotlight than the men.

Just What Is an Intaglio Print, and What Makes It a Good Investment?

Bay Area art publisher Rhea Fontaine explains the difference between intaglio and woodcut printing, how to frame fine art prints and what makes them attractive to collectors.

Andy Warhol Piles Up the Gifts in This Fanciful Christmas Print

Created in the late 1950s, it’s one of a surprising number of holiday-themed works by the prolific Pop artist.

A Derrick Adams Double Portrait Brings Out the Interior Lives of His Subjects

Adams has skyrocketed to art superstardom with his exuberant depictions of Black life. Here's what makes his work important to our times.