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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 - 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
"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
Balloons & Spirals - Lithograph, 1965
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder
Balloons and spirals, 1965
Lithograph in colors
Unsigned as usual
On light vellum 32 x 23 cm (c. 12,5 x 9 in)
Published in 1965 by National Museum of Modern Art, Pa...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Red Sun (Soleil Rouge)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
The Red Sun (Soleil Rouge), 1965
Lithograph in Colors
Sheet Size: 22” x 32”
Printed by Maeght Editeur, Paris
Edition: 10/90
Alexander Calder w...
Category
1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Rings on Black, from Derriere le Miroir, 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Anneaux sur noir (Rings on Black), originates from the historic 1973 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 201. Published by...
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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Alexander Calder Abstract Geometric Lithograph, 1968, from Derriere Le Miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 1
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1968
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4"
Sheet Size: 15" x 11"
Image...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
