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"Untitled - Santa Claus Suite VIII" Etching by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find "Untitled (Santa Claus VIII)" etching on on grand vélin d'Arches paper by Alexander
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Metal
Alexander Calder Santa Claus E. E. Cummings Portfolio of Prints and Prose, 1974
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pasadena, TX
original etchings by Alexander Calder; each etching signed and numbered by the artist.
Cummings' one-act
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 28 in W 22 in D 2 in
Calder, Composition, The Collector's Guild Ltd. (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
highest standards for original lithographs and etchings.
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Calder, Smiling Sun, The Collector's Guild Ltd. (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
highest standards for original lithographs and etchings.
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Calder, Autumn Harvest, The Collector's Guild Ltd. (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
original lithographs and etchings.
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Calder, Spring Carnival, The Collector's Guild Ltd. (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
original lithographs and etchings.
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Santa Claus : Two Men - Original Handsigned Etching
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Santa Claus : Two Men, 1974
Original Etching
Handsigned in pencil
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Santa Claus : Three Figures - Original Handsigned Etching
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Santa Claus : Three Figures, 1974
Original Etching
Handsigned in
Category
1970s American Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
H 19.89 in W 25.99 in
Santa Claus : Figures with Canes - Original Handsigned Etching
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Santa Claus : Figures with Canes, 1974
Original Etching
Handsigned
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 20.08 in W 25.99 in
La Récolte (Harvest)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
, "HC" apart from the edition of 90
Professionally framed
Alexander Calder was born in Philadelphia
Category
1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
Devil
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Devil
Medium: Etching and aquatint in colors
Date: 1974
Edition: 20
Category
1970s Abstract Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Aquatint
Santa Claus X
By Alexander Calder
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Original etching on paper - Published by Editions de L'Herne Paris - Suite: Santa Claus - Hand
Category
20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
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
Lithograph, Coloured Etching, The Cow, 1976, Alexandre Calder.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph, coloured etching, The Cow, 1976, Alexandre Calder.
Lithograph, coloured etching by
Category
20th Century French Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Etching Style of Calder and Joan MIRO Los Pescadores Mexico 1980s
By Alexander Calder, (after) Joan Miró
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Etching
Midcentury Mexico 1980s: Small Artwork etching framed and signed in lower right corner
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Santa Claus : Skeleton - Original Handsigned Etching
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Santa Claus : Skeleton, 1974
Original Etching
Handsigned in pencil
Category
1970s American Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
Santa Claus : Man - Original Handsigned Etching
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Santa Claus : Man, 1974
Original Etching
Handsigned in pencil
On
Category
1970s American Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
Santa Claus : Figures with Canes - Original Handsigned Etching
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Santa Claus : Figures with Canes, 1974
Original Etching
Handsigned
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 20.08 in W 25.99 in
Blue and Red Ball - Original color Etching and Aquatint - 1967
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER
Blue and Red Ball
Original etching and aquatint
On Johannot vellum
37.5 x 28 cm
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
H 14.77 in W 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Etching in the Style of Calder Miro "Los Pescados" P/A Signed
By Alexander Calder, (after) Joan Miró
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a beautiful etching. Signed in lower right corner in pending.
Title: Los
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 4.88 in W 5.5 in D 0.63 in
Santa Claus
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
Title: Santa Claus
Year: 1974
Medium: Etching
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Le Portrait de Constantin
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Le Portrait de Constantin
Year: 1974
Medium: Etching with
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Watercolor
Portrait of Constantin Tacou
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
An original signed aquatint on Richard de Bas handmade paper by American artist Alexander Calder
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Alexander Calder "Presenza Grafica"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Dallas, TX
Alexander Calder etching and aquaprint in zinc plate. Printed in four colors on Fabriano Rosaspina
Category
20th Century Italian Paintings
Alexander Calder Color Etching and Aquatint
By Alexander Calder
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original Alexander Calder color etching and aquatint titled 'The Cow and the Angry Father' (Chapter
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Paper
Plan for a Large Mobile Etching by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rare etching done by Alexander Calder in 1935 depicting the plans for a large mobile. This piece
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Untitled, from the portfolio "VVV"
By Kurt Seligmann
Located in London, GB
etchings by Alexander Calder, Leonora Carrington, Marc Chagall, André Masson, Yves Tanguy and Kurt
Category
1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Limited Edition Alexander Calder Color Etching and Aquatint
By Alexander Calder
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Limited Edition Original Alexander Calder color etching and aquatint titled 'Black Man, White Woman
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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Questions About Alexander Calder Etching
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024Most 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024Alexander 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.
- Where is Alexander Calder’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander 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, 2022The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Alexander 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024Alexander 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, 2022American 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 3, 2024Alexander 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.
Shop authentic Alexander Calder prints, sculptures and other art from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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 16, 2024Alexander 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024How 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 5, 2022Like 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Alexander 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.
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