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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 -- Butterflies And Spiral
By Alexander Calder
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Alexander Calder
Butterflies and Spiral, 1975
Lithograph
Hand signed lower right
Numbered 68/125, lower left
Sheet size 67 x 98
The Spiral: A large, striking black-and-white optica...
Category
1970s Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Loops and Spheres, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1970, Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in OPOLE, PL
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - Loops and Spheres
Lithograph from 1970.
Edition of 27/95.
Dimensions of work: 74 x 110 cm
The work is in Good condition.
Fast and secure shipment.
Category
1970s Modern More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Elephant and Rhinoceros - Original handsigned lithograph - 1966
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER
Elephant and Rhinoceros, 1966
Lithograph
Handsigned in pencil
On Arches Vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in)
Excellent condition, light text report on the lithograph
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Category
1960s Pop Art Animal 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
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
