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Composition with Red and Blue Ball - Original lithograph (Mourlot)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Composition with Red and Blue Ball Original lithograph (printed in Mourlot
Category

1960s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue - lithograph - Mourlot, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue, 1972 Original Lithograph (4 color stones
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition - Lithograph Print After Alexander Calder - 1968
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is a lithograph print realized after Alexander Calder in 1968. The artwork shows
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition, World Federation of United Nations Associations, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
anniversary of the founding of the World Federation of United Nations Associations. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898
Category

1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
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H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
mould-made paper, each with an original, signed, drawing by Alexander Calder; DCCL examples, numbered LI
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.188 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
of Derrière le Miroir was closed with that final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited
Category

1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10 in W 7.375 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 22 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
44% Off
H 15 in W 11 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
and poets. The era of Derrière le Miroir was closed with that final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15 in W 11 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15 in W 11 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15 in W 11 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 11 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15 in W 11 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15 in W 11 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
44% Off
H 15 in W 22 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
44% Off
H 15 in W 22 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
of Derrière le Miroir was closed with that final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 11 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
and poets. The era of Derrière le Miroir was closed with that final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
44% Off
H 15 in W 22 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
of Derrière le Miroir was closed with that final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15 in W 11 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
of Derrière le Miroir was closed with that final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15 in W 11 in
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
final publication. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
$716 Sale Price
44% Off
H 15 in W 22 in
Calder, Composition, The Collector's Guild Ltd. (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
York in an edition of MM, 1968. Excerpted from the original justification, Alexander Calder is a master
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying canvas.” Models of the aircraft
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Prints from the Mourlot Press (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Mourlot. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder
Category

1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, July, 1965. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, July, 1965. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, July, 1965. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, July, 1965. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, July, 1965. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Alexander Calder of the Médaille Edward Mc. Dowell, August 24, 1963. The texts of Meyer Schapiro and
Category

1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition, Derrière le miroir
Composition, Derrière le miroir
$716 Sale Price
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H 15 in W 11 in
Composition with Clouds and Spheres
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, ca 1965 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Edition : 85/100 + 25 EA 50.00 cm. x 65.00 cm. 19.69 in. x 25.59 in. (paper) 40.00 cm. x 64.00 cm. 15.75 in. x 25.2 in. (ima...
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Composition for Albi 1971 - Lithograph Poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Abstract Composition, 1971 Original vintage lithograph poster (Arte / Maeght
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset

Composition with Circles and Tubes
By Alexander Calder
Located in Oakland Hills, CA
Alexander Calder (Pennsylvania, 1898 - New York, 1976) in pencil in the lower right and numbered from the
Alphabet Et Serpent
By Alexander Calder
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Edition of 90 Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Grey Oval (Flat Mobile)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Edition of 100 Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Les Deux Lues
By Alexander Calder
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Lithograph in colors on Arches paper Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Le Lettres
By Alexander Calder
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Published by the gallery Maeght in 1969 Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Tabouret Et Trois Pieds
By Alexander Calder
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Composition gallery
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Trois Oignons
By Alexander Calder
Located in Tbilisi, GE
from Composition gallery
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Les Vagues #21 (The Waves)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Tbilisi, GE
a certificate from Composition gallery
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Composition
By Alexander Calder
Located in Kansas City, MO
Alexander Calder Composition 1964 Original Color Lithograph on Velin d'Arches Size: 10x7.375in
Category

1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Vellum, Lithograph

Composition
Composition
$520
H 10 in W 7.375 in
Composition - Etching & Aquatint by Alexander Calder - circa 1971
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Etching and aquatint realized by Alexander Calder in 1971 ca. Edition of 75 prints, numbered and
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

"Composition" an Original Color Lithograph signed by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Composition" is an original lithograph by Alexander Calder, created in 1965. This print holds
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Lithograph

Composition I from Derriere le Miroir, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
, October 1968 Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Title: Composition I from Derriere le
Category

1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Composition Medium: Color Lithograph Year: circa 1975 Dimensions
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition aux formes Géométriques
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Medium: Lithograph Title: Composition aux formes Géométriques Year: 1965
Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Composition aux formes géométriques
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Original Hand Signed and Numbered Color Lithograph, Ed.45/90, Circa 1970
Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Questions About Alexander Calder Composition
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alexander Calder’s artwork has found its home in many museums and art galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The American sculptor Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. His mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Most artists consider Alexander Calder to be a Kinetic artist rather than a Surrealist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms usually suspended from the ceiling. Calder also pioneered a new art form with wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any air movement, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. Explore a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Alexander Calder drawings and other sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    American artist Alexander Calder is best known for his work in sculpture, particularly his monumental sculptures and innovative ‘mobiles’ in the tradition of kinetic art. Shop a collection of authentic Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Alexander Calder mostly made sculptures, although he also worked in printmaking, painting, performance and other media. He is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Some of his most famous works include Cirque Calder, A Universe, Josephine Baker (III), Mobile (Arc of Petals), Devil Fish, Romulus and Remus and Fish. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alexander Calder's mobiles were revolutionary because he largely pioneered the art form of creating hanging sculptures that were able to move freely in response to airflow. Calder was a prolific artist believed to have produced more than 22,000 works during his life. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Alexander Calder is best known for his sculptures. He produced large, playful freestanding and hanging works in vibrant colors. Examples include Mobile-Stabile, Lobster Trap and Fish Tail and Flying Dragon. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    How much an Alexander Calder mobile is worth depends on its historical significance, size, condition and other factors. In 2012, his 1945 piece Lily of Force sold for $18.5 million at auction in New York City. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called “wire sculptures,” which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. If you're in possession of a Calder mobile, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Alexander Calder used many of the elements of art when producing his works. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. These kinetic pieces use color, shape and space to convey a sense of unity, and the form of the art allows it to interact with its environment. Find a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The art movement that Alexander Calder was connected to was kinetic art. The term refers to art that moves or has the appearance of movement. With their ability to sway and turn once suspended, Calder's mobiles are often referenced as examples of kinetic art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. The revered American sculptor's mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. (He was a celebrated modernist printmaker, too, and while jewelry was a secondary métier for him, interest in his wearable art has accelerated in recent years.)

    For Calder, the fascinating moment of artistic alchemy comes sometime between his representational canvases of the late 1920s and 1931, the year of his first show of abstract sculpture. Moving to Paris helped spur his creativity, as it did for so many artists and writers. The moment Calder arrived, he began working on one of his most seminal pieces, Cirque Calder (1931), his delightful distillation of the circus into what are essentially three-dimensional line drawings made with wire. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several interpretations of how to describe the characteristics of Alexander Calder’s sculptures. Some say they are abstract, with life-like elements, others say they are flat, simplified shapes that intersect at opposing angles. See the magic for yourself — shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term ‘mobile’, which was coined by Marcel Duchamp, was used to describe Alexander Calder’s work, as Calder’s sculptures often moved with the help of motors or wind. ‘Mobiles’ was a French pun which meant ‘motion’. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from Alexander Calder.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Alexander Calder produced more than 22,000 works of art during his lifetime. The prolific artist made paintings, drawings, prints, tapestries, stage sets, jewelry and other types of art. Some of his most famous pieces include Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), A Universe, Mobile (Arc of Petals) and Devil Fish. Shop a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Like all meaningful works of art, the mood that best describes American artist Alexander Calder’s sculptures is subject to interpretation. Common descriptors for his abstract work include “playful” or “whimsical.” Calder is best known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.