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Alexander Calder, Composition with Spirals, from Derriere le miroir, 1968
Alexander Calder, Composition with Spirals, from Derriere le miroir, 1968

Alexander Calder, Composition with Spirals, from Derriere le miroir, 1968

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Alexander Calder Composition aux Spirales 1968, Calder Composition with Spirals, Calder Derriere le miroir No. 173, Calder Mourlot lithograph, Calder Maeght Editeur, Calder velin pap...

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Composition with Triangles, from Derriere le miroir, 1968
Alexander Calder, Composition with Triangles, from Derriere le miroir, 1968

Alexander Calder, Composition with Triangles, from Derriere le miroir, 1968

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Alexander Calder Composition aux Triangles 1968, Calder Composition with Triangles, Calder Derriere le miroir No. 173, Calder Mourlot lithograph, Calder Maeght Editeur, Calder velin ...

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Composition with Circles, from Derriere le miroir, 1968
Alexander Calder, Composition with Circles, from Derriere le miroir, 1968

Alexander Calder, Composition with Circles, from Derriere le miroir, 1968

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Alexander Calder Composition aux Cercles 1968, Calder Composition with Circles, Calder Derriere le miroir No. 173, Calder Mourlot lithograph, Calder Maeght Editeur, Calder velin pape...

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Composition with Circles, from Derriere le miroir, 1976
Alexander Calder, Composition with Circles, from Derriere le miroir, 1976

Alexander Calder, Composition with Circles, from Derriere le miroir, 1976

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Alexander Calder Composition aux Cercles 1976, Calder Composition with Circles, Calder Derriere le miroir No. 221, Calder Mourlot lithograph, Calder Maeght Editeur, Calder velin pape...

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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition With Star - Lithograph, 1965
Composition With Star - Lithograph, 1965

Composition With Star - Lithograph, 1965

By Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander Calder Composition with star, 1965 Lithograph in colors Unsigned as usual On light vellum 32 x 23 cm (c. 12,5 x 9 in) Published in 1965 by National Museum of Modern Art, P...

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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition with Red and Blue Ball - Original lithograph (Mourlot)
Composition with Red and Blue Ball - Original lithograph (Mourlot)

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 workshop) Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 25 x 19 cm (c. 10 x 8 inch) Edi...

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1960s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue - lithograph - Mourlot, 1972
Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue - lithograph - Mourlot, 1972

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) Printed in Mourlot workshop On vellum 31 x 24 cm (c. 12,2 x 9,5 in) Edited by San Laz...

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition with Circles, Triangles and other Shapes, 1968
Composition with Circles, Triangles and other Shapes, 1968

Composition with Circles, Triangles and other Shapes, 1968

By Alexander Calder

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Alexander Calder Composition with Circles, Triangles and other Shapes utilizes strong color contrasts and bold, black lines to create a playful piece that relays the impression of en...

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1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Red and Yellow Composition, from Derriere le miroir, 1968
Alexander Calder, Red and Yellow Composition, from Derriere le miroir, 1968

Alexander Calder, Red and Yellow Composition, from Derriere le miroir, 1968

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Alexander Calder Composition Rouge et Jaune 1968, Calder Red and Yellow Composition, Calder Derriere le miroir No. 173, Calder Mourlot lithograph, Calder Maeght Editeur, Calder velin...

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper realized for Derrière le Miroir no.141, and realized in 1963. Not signed. Very good condition. Derrière le Miroir (“Behind the Mirror”) was the legendary art m...

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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper realized for Derrière le Miroir no.141, and realized in 1963. Not signed. Very good condition. Derrière le Miroir (“Behind the Mirror”) was the legendary art m...

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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper realized for Derrière le Miroir no.141, and realized in 1963. Not signed. Very good condition. Derrière le Miroir (“Behind the Mirror”) was the legendary art m...

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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper realized for Derrière le Miroir no.141, and realized in 1963. Not signed. Very good condition. Derrière le Miroir (“Behind the Mirror”) was the legendary art m...

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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition, World Federation of United Nations Associations, Alexander Calder
Composition, World Federation of United Nations Associations, Alexander Calder

Composition, World Federation of United Nations Associations, Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Lithograph and original issue World Federation of United Nations Associations postage stamp on vélin paper. Inscription: Signed in the plate, as issued. Good condition. Notes: Publis...

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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Black Form and Red and Yellow Composition, 1968
Alexander Calder, Black Form and Red and Yellow Composition, 1968

Alexander Calder, Black Form and Red and Yellow Composition, 1968

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Alexander Calder Forme Noire et Composition Rouge et Jaune 1968, Calder Black Form and Red and Yellow Composition, Calder Derriere le miroir No. 173, Calder Mourlot lithograph, Calde...

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)
Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

Calder, Composition, A Bestiary (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Letterpress printing on spécialement fabriqué Curtis Rag vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.1875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, A Best...

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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 121-122, published by Aimé Maeght, Éditeur, Paris; prin...

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1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)

Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 195, 1971. Published by Aimé Maeght, Éditeur, Paris; pr...

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1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, The Collector's Guild Ltd. (after)
Calder, Composition, The Collector's Guild Ltd. (after)

Calder, Composition, The Collector's Guild Ltd. (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: Published by The Collector's Guild Ltd., New York in association with Th...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder, Composition, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (after)
Calder, Composition, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (after)

Calder, Composition, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (after)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the [Braniff International Airways] Flying Colors Collection, 1976....

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1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Composition for Albi 1971 - Lithograph Poster
Abstract Composition for Albi 1971 - Lithograph Poster

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 workshop) Printed signature in the plate On thick paper 89 x 59 cm (c. 35 x 23,2 in) I...

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset

Composition XI, from The Elementary Memory - American Kinetic Art
Composition XI, from The Elementary Memory - American Kinetic Art

Composition XI, from The Elementary Memory - American Kinetic Art

By Alexander Calder

Located in London, GB

This original lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Calder” at the lower right image. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition 39 of 100, at the l...

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1970s Kinetic Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition with Circles and Tubes

Composition with Circles and Tubes

By Alexander Calder

Located in Oakland Hills, CA

Please contact our gallery for best price. This original color lithograph is hand signed by Alexander Calder (Pennsylvania, 1898 - New York, 1976) in pencil in the lower right and nu...

Alphabet Et Serpent

Alphabet Et Serpent

By Alexander Calder

Located in Tbilisi, GE

Edition of 90 Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Grey Oval (Flat Mobile)

Grey Oval (Flat Mobile)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Tbilisi, GE

Edition of 100 Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Les Deux Lues

Les Deux Lues

By Alexander Calder

Located in Tbilisi, GE

Lithograph in colors on Arches paper Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Le Lettres

Le Lettres

By Alexander Calder

Located in Tbilisi, GE

Published by the gallery Maeght in 1969 Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Trois Oignons

Trois Oignons

By Alexander Calder

Located in Tbilisi, GE

Lithograph in colors on Rives paper - Published by Maeght, Paris. Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Tabouret Et Trois Pieds

Tabouret Et Trois Pieds

By Alexander Calder

Located in Tbilisi, GE

Lithograph in colors on BFK Rives - Published by Maeght, Paris Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Les Vagues #21 (The Waves)

Les Vagues #21 (The Waves)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Tbilisi, GE

Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet - published by Maeght, Paris Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Composition
Composition

Composition

By Alexander Calder

Located in Kansas City, MO

Alexander Calder Composition 1964 Original Color Lithograph on Velin d'Arches Size: 10x7.375in Edition: 2,000 Signed in the Stone Annotated verso Publisher: Mourlot, Paris Printer: M...

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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Vellum, Lithograph

Composition - Etching & Aquatint by Alexander Calder - circa 1971
Composition - Etching & Aquatint by Alexander Calder - circa 1971

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 hand signed in pencil. Monogram of the artist on plate lower left. Very good conditi...

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Composition I from Derriere le Miroir, Lithograph by Alexander Calder

Composition I from Derriere le Miroir, Lithograph by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

An original Alexander Calder lithograph of modern black and white abstract from Derriere Le Miroir, October 1968 Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Title: Composition ...

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition
Composition

Composition

By Alexander Calder

Located in Austin, TX

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Composition Medium: Color Lithograph Year: circa 1975 Dimensions: 19 3/4 × 25 3/4 in Signed "Calder" lower right.

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition aux formes Géométriques
Composition aux formes Géométriques

Composition aux formes Géométriques

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Medium: Lithograph Title: Composition aux formes Géométriques Year: 1965 Edition: 13/90 Framed Size: 31 1/2" x 23 1/4" Sheet Size: 29 5/8" x 21" Signed: Sign...

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1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Composition with Pyramid and Circles
Composition with Pyramid and Circles

Composition with Pyramid and Circles

By Alexander Calder

Located in Palm Desert, CA

lithograph Signed lower right, "Calder" and editioned lower left, "32/100". Provenance: Private Collection, Minnesota; Borghi Fine Art, NJ.

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Post-War Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition with Clouds and Spheres
Composition with Clouds and Spheres

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...

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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Calder vs Guernica, Unique Cyanotype Photogram of Organic Cutout Shapes, Blue
Calder vs Guernica, Unique Cyanotype Photogram of Organic Cutout Shapes, Blue

Calder vs Guernica, Unique Cyanotype Photogram of Organic Cutout Shapes, Blue

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes of Alexander Calder and the compositional complexity of Picasso's Guer...

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2010s Modern Abstract Prints

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Photographic Film, Emulsion, Printer's Ink, Watercolor, Photographic Pap...

Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph

By Alexander Calder

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Composition Colorful Abstraction 1971 From the journal "XXe Siecle" Unsigned edition Dimensions: 32 x 24 Edition: G. di San Lazzaro.

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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph

By Alexander Calder

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Composition Colorful Abstraction 1972 XXe Siecle Dimensions: 32 x 24 Edition: G. di San Lazzaro.

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Composition - Original Lithograph

By Alexander Calder

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Composition 1964 Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm Edition of 200 (one of the 200 on Vélin de Rives) Mourlot Press, 1964 Alexander Calder (1898 - 1976)...

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition With Circles - Original Lithograph - Handsigned
Composition With Circles - Original Lithograph - Handsigned

Composition With Circles - Original Lithograph - Handsigned

By Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander CALDER Composition with circles Original lithograph, 1970 Handsigned in pencil Annotated "H.C" (aside from edition of 100) On vellum, 51x71 cm (c. 20 x 27,9 in) ...

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1970s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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