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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
Alexander Calder - Our Unfinished Revolution (Sun), 1976, Limited Edition poster
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, separate from the lithographic portfolio of the same title ...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Papoose
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Papoose
Medium: Color Lithograph
Year: 1969
Framed Dimensions: 36"h x50"w 1.5"d
Print Dimensions: 28 x 43 in
Framed in bespoke black frame.
Signed "Calder" lower right.
Numbered 9/75
Published by Maeght, Paris
Condition: Excellent. Very small tear to middle right side of paper, does not affect the image
Edition of 75
Alexander Calder, Papoose, 1969, is a vibrant color lithograph that captures the playful lyricism and rhythmic balance central to Calder’s visual language. Floating organic forms...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Red and Blue on Yellow, from Derriere le Miroir, 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Rouge et bleu sur jaune (Red and Blue on Yellow), originates from the historic 1973 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 20...
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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Red and Blue Swirl with Sun
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1975 by Alexander Calder as an original lithograph in colors on wove paper, Red and Blue Swirl with Sun is hand-signed in pencil and annotated "E.A.". Measuring 20 ½ x 29 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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"
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Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
