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Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

American, 1898-1976

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.

Because Calder's parents, both artists themselves, did not want him to suffer the hardships of trying to make a living in art, they encouraged the young Calder to study mechanical engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, in Hoboken, New Jersey. He 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.

In 1926, Calder moved to Paris and established a studio in the Montparnasse quarter. He began creating the many parts of his famous miniature circus from found materials, such as wire, string, cloth, rubber and cork. Designed to be transportable, Cirque grew to fill five suitcases over the years. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles.

In the 1950s, Calder returned to his roots in mechanical engineering, creating monumental abstract sculptures that verged on the architectural. He worked from loose gestural drawings like this preparatory sketch for his Man Stabile, from 1966. Throughout his career, he also worked as a set designer for the theater, as well as an illustrator and printmaker, producing vibrant, whimsical drawings for books and journals.

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Artist: Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir (1960s Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1967 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition; well-preseved. Unsigned from an edition of u...
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1960s Pop Art Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Offset

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), calle...
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1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Lithograph Poster by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lithograph poster by Alexander Calder for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), created in 1965. The dynamic composition is signed and dated in the plate. Exhibition Poste...
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1960s Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after) (American, 1898-1976) Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines Year: 1974 Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate Size: 20 in. x 26 in. (50.8 cm x 6...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

1960's Alexander Calder lithographic cover Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover c. 1968 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 11 x 15 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown with crisp bright colors. Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, c. 1968. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Looks fantastic framed. Derrière le miroir: In October 1945 the French art dealer Aimé Maeght opens his art gallery at 13 Rue de Téhéran in Paris. His beginning coincides with the end of Second World War and the return of a number of exiled artists back to France. The publication was created in October 1946 (n°1) and published without interruption until 1982 (n°253). Its original articles and illustrations (mainly original color lithographs by the gallery artists) who were famous at the time. The lithographic publication covered only the artists exhibited by Maeght gallery either through personal or group exhibitions. Among them were, Pierre Alechinsky, Francis Bacon, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Eduardo Chillida, Alberto Giacometti, Vassily Kandinsky, Ellsworth Kelly, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Saul Steinberg and Antoni Tapies. Related Categories: Mid century modern. Alexander Calder prints. Calder orange. Calder red...
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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Calder, Les Fleurs
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Les Fleurs Year: Circa 1970-1976 Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper Size: 22.50 x 19.50 inches Condition: Excellent Notes: Published by XX...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract 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 Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled (Plate 4) DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Plate 7) DLM Color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned (as issued) From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141 Edition: 1500? Published by A. Maeght, Paris Condition: Mint Sheet/Image size: 1...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

The Black Line
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (1898-1976, American ) The Black Line 1967 Lithograph 22 1/2 x 30 1/8 in. Edition of 60 Pencil signed and numbered Alexander Calder (July 22, 1898 – November 11, 19...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir-Page 9
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Derriere Le Miroir-Page 9 Color lithograph, 1973 From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 201, January 1973 Unsigned (as issued) Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: L’Imprimerie Arte, Adr...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141 Original color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned and unnumbered (as issued) From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141 Published by A. Maeght, Paris Condition: E...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir-No. 190-Page 14-15
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Derriere Le Miroir-No. 190-Page 14-15 Color lithograph, 1971 Unsigned (as issued) From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 190, 1971 Publisher: Aime Maeght, Paris Printer: L’Imprimerie Arts, Pa...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Stabiles Study from Derrier le Miroir, Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexander Calder, American (1898–1976) Study for Sculpture II from Derriere Le Miroir Date: 1975 Lithograph Size: 15 in. x 22 in. (38.1 cm x 55.88 cm) Frame Size: 23 x 30 inches Prin...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Spirale Millepiedi - Hand-Signed Lithography, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Alexander Calder ( 1898 - 1976 ) - Spirale millepiedi - hand-signed lithography, 1972 Additional information: Material: color lithography on paper Edited in 1972 Limited edition in ...
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20th Century Pop Art Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Sprials II, Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sprials II from Derriere Le Miroir by Alexander Calder, American (1898–1976) Date: 1968 Lithograph Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Printer: Maeght, Paris Publisher: Maeght Editeu...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Intersections, Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Intersections from Derriere Le Miroir by Alexander Calder, American (1898–1976) Date: 1968 Lithograph Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Printer: Maeght, Paris Publisher: Maeght Edi...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Rocks and Sun - Original Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Alexander Calder - Rocks and Sun - Original Lithograph From the literary review "XXe Siècle" 1952 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm Publisher: G. di San Lazzaro. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued
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1950s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

rare Maeght sculpted holiday card 1968 - collectors item mid century modern art
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder rare Maeght sculpted holiday card, 1968 Hand made sculpted paper collage on paper with embossing Embossed artist's monogram 10 × 7 × 6 1/2 inches This rare, fold-ou...
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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Paper, Mixed Media, Laid Paper, Lithograph, Offset

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

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Lithograph

Homage to Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Homage to Calder Medium: Lithograph Date: 1975 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 20 1/4" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size: 12" x 10" Image Size: 12" x 10" Signature...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Marée Basse
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Marée Basse, 1974 Lithograph in Colors on Chiffon de Mandeure paper. Published by Maeght, Paris, with full margins, framed Sheet Size: 30 x 45 1/4in (76 x 114.8cm) Signed “HC” (an ho...
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1970s Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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

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Lithograph

Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (five artworks), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title(s): Sky Swirl; Sky Bird; Convection; Beastie; Friendship (from the Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection) Year: 1974 Mediu...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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

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Lithograph

Untitled (Plate 1) DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Plate 1) DLM Color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned and unnumbered (as usual) From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141 Published by A. Maeght, Paris Image/sheet size: 14 7/8 x 11 inches...
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1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Skybird
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original lithograph printed in colors on Arches wove paper. Signed with the artist’s monogram and dated on the stone lower right CA 74. A superb impression of the definitive state,...
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20th Century Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Cover for DLM No. 173
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Cover for DLM No. 173 Color lithograph, 1968 Unsigned as issued in DLM Published in Derriere le Miroir (Behind the Mirror), called DLM From: DLM No. 173, published October 1968, whic...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Roses lithograph (1960s Calder)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1966: Lithograph in colors; 11 x 15 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. From: Derrière le miroir Publish...
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Mid-20th Century Pop Art Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Plate 6, from Derriere Le Miroir #173
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Plate 6 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173 Medium: Lithograph Date: 1968 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size: 15" x 11" Image...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Sun and Pyramids, 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Sun and Pyramids, 1973 Lithograph in colors 29.5 x 43.5 inches Signed and numbered in pencil, edition of 150 copies Unframed Alexander Calder was born in Philadelphia (United State...
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1970s Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Mid-Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph by Alexander Calder Vintage 1960's Alexander Calder double-page Lithograph, unsigned, part of portfolio "Derriere le Miroir". Published by:...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Paper, Ink

McGovern for McGovernment pencil signed & numbered 194/200 political lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder McGovern for McGovernment, 1972 Lithograph on wove paper Pencil signed and numbered 194/200 on the front Frame included In 1972, Alexander Calder was commissioned by...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Pencil

Derriere le Miroir #173 (Plate 2)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Medium: Lithograph Title: Derriere le Miroir #173 (Plate 2) Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173 Year: 1968 Edition: Unnumbered Framed Size: 22" x 29 1/4" Shee...
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1960s Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

McGovern for McGovernment (Signed by BOTH Alexander Calder and George McGovern)
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder McGovern for McGovernment (Signed by BOTH Alexander Calder and George McGovern), 1972 Lithograph on wove paper with deckled edges. Hand signed and Numbered by Calder...
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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Pencil

Derriere le Miroir #201
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere le Miroir #201 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #201 Medium: Lithograph Date: 1973 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size:...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Red Sphere on Yellow Ground, mid-century modern abstract lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Beachwood, OH
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Red Sphere on Yellow Ground, c. 1970 Lithograph in colors Edition: 74/150 22 x 30 inches 37.5 x 29.5 inches, framed ...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir-No. 190-Page 9
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Derriere Le Miroir-No. 190-Page 9 Color llithograph, 1971 Unsigned (as issued) From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 190, 1971 Publisher: Aime Maeght, Paris Printer: L’Imprimerie Arts, Paris...
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1870s French School Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Skybird, from Flying Colors
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Skybird Portfolio: Flying Colors Medium: Lithograph Year: 1974 Edition: Unnumbered Framed Size: 27" x 33" Image Size: 20" x 26" Sheet Size: 20" x 26"...
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1970s Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

The original limited edition 1965 Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder The original Los Angeles County Museum of Art poster, 1965 Limited Edition vintage Offset Lithograph 32 × 24 3/4 inches 81.3 × 62.9 cm Edition of 300 This is the OR...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Offset

Fiesta, c. 1973, red, yellow & blue figurative abstract lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Beachwood, OH
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Fiesta, c. 1973 Lithograph in colors Signed lower right Edition: E. A. 20 x 28 inches 35.5 x 37.75 inches, framed One of America's best known ...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Untitled
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Untitled Single Lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 201 publication. Unsigned and unnumbered from an edition of p...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derriere le Miroir #141 (Plate 6)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Derriere le Miroir #141 (Plate 6) Artist: Alexander Calder Medium: Original lithograph Title: Derriere le Miroir #141 (Plate 6) Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #141 Ye...
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1960s Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Waves (Derriere le Miroir #156)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Waves (Derriere le Miroir 156) Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156 Medium: Original lithograph Date: 1966 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 17 1/4" x 21 ...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled (Pyramids and Ellipses)
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color lithograph on cream wove paper. Signed and numbered 100/100 in pencil by Calder.
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Color, Lithograph

Snow-Plough (Chasse-neige) 1963 Lithograph in colors Plate 7, from DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Alexander Calder Snow-Plough (Chasse-neige) 1963 Lithograph in colors Plate 7, from Derriere le Miroir #141 Unsigned With the central fold, as issued Edition of unknown Sheet...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Black Pyramids
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A print by Alexander Calder. "Black Pyramids" is a geometrical abstract print, color lithograph on wove paper in a palette or reds, blacks, and yellows by Post-War artist Alexander C...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derriere le Miroir Cover - Vintage Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1968
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Derriere le Miroir Cover is an original artwork realized by Alexander Calder in 1968. Original mixed colored lithograph. The artwork was th...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder lithograph (derrière le miroir)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1967 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition; well-preseved. Unsigned from an edition of u...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Offset

Spirale Nebula
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this large color lithograph on Arches. Signed and numbered 94/100 in pencil by Calder. Printed and published by Mourlot, Paris.
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Color, Lithograph

Untitled
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Color lithograph, 1959 Unsigned (as issued) From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 113, 1959 Publisher: Editions Pierre a Feu Editor: A. Maeght Small edition as it appeared in the ma...
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1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Cover
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Cover One page Lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 201 publication. Unsigned and unnumbered from an edition of pre...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir No. 173, Cover
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 173, Cover Lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 173 publication. Unsigned and unnumbered from an edition of presumably la...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned (as issued) From:Derriere le Miroir, Volume 141 Large unsigned edition Printed by Mourlot, Paris Published by Aime Maeght, Paris Condition: C...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Homage to Ben Shahn
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Alexander Calder Homage to Ben Shahn Color lithograph on Arches, 1971. 995x625 mm; 39 1/2x24 1/2 inches (sheet), full margins. Signed and numbered 100/100 in pencil, lower margin. ...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled, 1947
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) “Untitled, 1947” (from Le Surrealisme) Signed in the plate, lower left Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper Sheet Size: 9 7/16 x 8" (24 x 20.3 cm...
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1940s Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Spirale Nebula
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Spirale Nebula, 1970 Lithograph in colors on wove paper Printed by Mourlot, Paris 29.5 x 43.3 inches Signed and numbered in pencil, edition of 100 copies Professionally framed Alex...
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1970s Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Red and Blue Spheres, from Derriere le Miroir #201
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Red and Blue Spheres Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #201 Medium: Lithograph Year: 1973 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 21 1/2" x 17 1/2" Sheet Size: 15...
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1960s Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Color lithograph, 1966 Unsigned as issued From:Derriere le Miroir, Volume 156 Large unsigned edition Printed by Mourlot, Paris Published by Aime Maeght, Paris Condition: Usu...
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1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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    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.
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    Alexander Calder used many of the elements of art when producing his works. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. These kinetic pieces use color, shape and space to convey a sense of unity, and the form of the art allows it to interact with its environment. Find a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
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    Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. The revered American sculptor's 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. (He was a celebrated modernist printmaker, too, and while jewelry was a secondary métier for him, interest in his wearable art has accelerated in recent years.)

    For Calder, the fascinating moment of artistic alchemy comes sometime between his representational canvases of the late 1920s and 1931, the year of his first show of abstract sculpture. Moving to Paris helped spur his creativity, as it did for so many artists and writers. The moment Calder arrived, he began working on one of his most seminal pieces, Cirque Calder (1931), his delightful distillation of the circus into what are essentially three-dimensional line drawings made with wire. 

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    The art movement that Alexander Calder was connected to was kinetic art. The term refers to art that moves or has the appearance of movement. With their ability to sway and turn once suspended, Calder's mobiles are often referenced as examples of kinetic art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Alexander Calder art.
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    Like all meaningful works of art, the mood that best describes American artist Alexander Calder’s sculptures is subject to interpretation. Common descriptors for his abstract work include “playful” or “whimsical.” Calder is best known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Alexander Calder produced more than 22,000 works of art during his lifetime. The prolific artist made paintings, drawings, prints, tapestries, stage sets, jewelry and other types of art. Some of his most famous pieces include Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), A Universe, Mobile (Arc of Petals) and Devil Fish. Shop a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.

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