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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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Rouge Mouille (A00963)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Rouge Mouille (A00963)" is an abstract Post War gouache and ink on paper work by Alexander Calder in 1965. The artwork is 42 1/4 x 29 5/8 inches and is 49 1/4 x 35 1/2 x 1 7/8 inche...
Category
20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
The Oval Spiral
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "The Oval Spiral" is a Post-War, geometric abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds and blacks by artist Alexander Calder. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache
The Forest
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "The Forest" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, yellows, and blues by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is signed lower right, "Calder 72...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$175,000
Colonial Organisms
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "Colonial Organisms" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, yellow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache
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 oran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache
Vive
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "Vive" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, and blues by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is signed lower right, "Calder 72...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$175,000