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What was Alexander Calder famous for?
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Alexander Calder was famous for his work as an artist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. He also created large-scale sculptures that frequently involved kinetic elements. Some of his best-known works include Mobile (Arc of Petals), Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), Fish and A Universe. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Alexander Calder art.
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Alexander Calder: From Mobiles to Critters - Lithograph by Alexander Calder-1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph realized in occasion of Calder's Exhibition at Galleria Rondanini, Rome, 1976.
Not signed and not numbered, as issued.
Edition of 500.
Excellent condition
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Our Unfinished Revolution poster Limited Edition of 250, '76
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph poster
Printed signature and date on offset paper
This poster was published in a limited edition of 250 - unnumbered - separate from the lithographic portfolio of...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Spiral with pumpkin
By Alexander Calder
Located in OPOLE, PL
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - Spiral with pumpkin
Lithograph from 1972.
Edition of 75 on Arches paper, numbered 31/75; total edition includes 20 hors-commerce and 7 artist’s proof...
Category
1970s Modern More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1966
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Lithographies et eaux-fortes originales, livres illustres originaux, affiches,...
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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Alexander Calder Galerie Maeght 1968 (announcement)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder sculpted holiday card
1968:
Rare foldout holiday card designed and illustrated by Calder in 1968. This beautifully illustrated piece depicts one of the artist's sta...
Category
1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
"Les Vagues" Alexander Calder, Modernist, Red and Blue, Swirling Waves
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder
Les Vagues, 1975
Signed and Numbered 29 (on a label affixed to the reverse)
Handwoven Aubusson wool tapestry
40 1/2 x 59 inches
Edition 29/200
Provenance
Truist Ban...
Category
1970s American Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
