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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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Back Cover from Derriere Le Miroir, No. 190, Fevrier 1971
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Alexander Calder
Back Cover from Derriere Le Miroir, No. 190, Fevrier 1971
Color lithograph, February 1971
Published by Aime Maeght, Paris
Printer: L'Imprimerie Arte, Paris
Condition...
Category
1970s French School Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1971 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 190) and published in Paris by Maeght. Size: 15 x 11 inches (380 x 278 mm). There is p...
Category
1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1967:
Lithograph in colors; 15 x 22 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition; contains center fold-line as originally issued; well-preseved.
Unsig...
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Spirale et Turban
By Alexander Calder
Located in OPOLE, PL
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - Spirale et Turban
Lithograph from 1965.
The edition of E.A. (aside from an edition 125).
Dimensions of work: 96 x 66 cm.
Hand signed.
Publisher: A...
Category
1960s Modern More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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 ...
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$3,200 Sale Price
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Cinq Boules et Deux Serpents, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Title: Cinq Boules et Deux Serpents
Year: 1965
Medium: Lithograph in colors on wove paper
Edition: 90, plus proofs
Size: 20.5 x 28.75 inches
Cond...
Category
1960s Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$10,800 Sale Price
20% Off