This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Lithographies et eaux-fortes originales, livres illustres originaux, affiches, Derriere Le Miroir (Lithographs and Original Etchings, Original Illustrated Works, Posters, Derriere Le Miroir), originates from the 1966 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, in collaboration with Redfern Gallery, London; printed by Imprimerie Arte, Paris, November 22, 1966. This artwork reflects Calder’s dynamic visual language, where bold forms and rhythmic composition translate his sculptural exploration of balance and movement into a refined two-dimensional abstraction filled with energy and spatial harmony.
Executed as a lithograph on velin Chiffon de Mandeure paper. 10 x 7.5 inches. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The impression reflects the exceptional quality associated with the great Parisian print ateliers of the mid twentieth century.
Artwork Details:
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898–1976)
Title: Sans titre (Untitled), from Lithographies et eaux-fortes originales, livres illustres originaux, affiches, Derriere Le Miroir (Lithographs and Original Etchings, Original Illustrated Works, Posters, Derriere Le Miroir), 1966
Medium: Lithograph on velin Chiffon de Mandeure paper
Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 inches
Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued
Date: 1966
Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris, in collaboration with Redfern Gallery, London
Printer: Imprimerie Arte, Paris
Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium
Provenance: From Lithographies et eaux-fortes originales, livres illustres originaux, affiches, Derriere Le Miroir, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, 1966
Notes:
Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was published on the occasion of the exhibition of engravings, lithographs, and original illustrated works of Maeght Editeur at the Redfern Gallery, 20 Cork Street, London W1, from November 29, 1966 to January 7, 1967. The original lithographs by Miro, Calder, Ubac, Tal-Coat, Chillida, Steinberg, Kelly were executed especially for this catalogue and printed on the presses of the Atelier Arte. The original lithograph by Chagall was printed in the workshops of Mourlot. The edition is limited to MD examples on Chiffon de Mandeure. Printing was completed on November 22, 1966 for Maeght Editeur and The Redfern Gallery.
About the Publication:
Lithographies et eaux-fortes originales, livres illustres originaux, affiches, Derriere Le Miroir (Lithographs and Original Etchings, Original Illustrated Works, Posters, Derriere Le Miroir), published in 1966 by Maeght Editeur in collaboration with the Redfern Gallery in London, stands as an important exhibition catalogue and portfolio reflecting the international reach and artistic vision of one of the most influential modern art publishers of the twentieth century. Conceived in conjunction with a major exhibition in London, the publication brought together original works by leading artists associated with the Maeght gallery, including figures central to postwar European and international modernism. Produced with exceptional attention to quality and printed by renowned ateliers such as Arte and Mourlot, the album exemplifies the collaborative spirit between artists, printers, and publishers that defined the golden age of twentieth century printmaking. It also highlights the role of Maeght Editeur in promoting avant garde art across cultural boundaries, presenting a curated selection of original lithographs and works that reflect the diversity, innovation, and global dialogue of the postwar art world. Today, this publication remains highly regarded among collectors and scholars as both a historical document and a significant example of mid century print culture.
About the Artist:
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) was an American sculptor, painter, and printmaker whose pioneering innovations in kinetic art revolutionized modern sculpture and transformed visual language. Born in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, into a family of artists, he trained as a mechanical engineer before moving into art a combination that shaped his lifelong engagement with balance, structure, and motion. After relocating to Paris in 1926, he entered the avant-garde circle and formed friendships with Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Salvador Dali, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, whose influences helped shape his vision. Calder’s Cirque Calder introduced performance, humor, and engineering into sculpture, and he later invented the mobile named by Duchamp as well as its stationary counterpart, the stabile. His delicately balanced moving works and monumental public sculptures redefined the possibilities of abstraction and spatial experience, influencing artists such as Jean Tinguely, George Rickey, Donald Judd, Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Serra, and Olafur Eliasson. His gouaches, prints, and jewelry extended his vocabulary of rhythm and color across media. Represented in every major modern museum including MoMA, the Guggenheim, the Tate, and the Centre Pompidou he stands alongside Picasso, Giacometti, Dali, Miro, Kandinsky, Duchamp, and Man Ray as one of the defining voices of modern art. Calder’s highest auction record was achieved by Poisson Volant (Flying Fish) (1957), which sold for 25.9 million USD at Christie’s, New York, on May 15, 2014, affirming his enduring influence and collectibility.
Alexander Calder Sans titre 1966 lithograph Maeght Redfern Derriere Le Miroir abstract modern print Calder collectible lithograph.
