$6,750
H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in
Alexander Calder 'Albi' Limited Edition, Signed Print
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Rafael, CA
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), 'Albi', 1969 Lithograph in colors Pencil signed lower
Lithograph
$14,500
H 40 in W 28 in
Alexander Calder - McGovern for McGovernment Signed by BOTH Calder and McGovern
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder McGovern for McGovernment (Signed by BOTH Alexander Calder and George McGovern
Pencil, Lithograph
$4,809
H 33.08 in W 22.29 in
Alexander Calder - Spirale Millepiedi - Hand-Signed Lithography, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Alexander Calder ( 1898 - 1976 ) - Spirale millepiedi - hand-signed lithography, 1972 Additional
Paper, Lithograph
$4,200
H 34.5 in W 28.75 in D 2.25 in
Alexander Calder Signed & Stamped Vintage Framed Lithograph "Sky Swirl" 1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in North Miami, FL
This original vintage SIGNED and STAMPED Alexander Calder lithograph in original frame from 1974
Glass, Wood, Paper
$7,200
H 20.08 in W 27.96 in D 1.19 in
Alexander Calder - Three Onions - Signed Artist's proof on vellum, 1965.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander Calder - "Three Onions" Artist's proof on vellum, 1965, signed lower right. Original
Paper
$1,750
H 20 in W 26 in
Friendship - Alexander Calder from the Flying Colors Collection Signed in Plate
By Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alexander Clader Friendship 1974 Signed in the plate lower right
Lithograph
$3,895
H 25.875 in W 20 in
Alexander Calder Etching and Aquatint in Colors, Abstract, Signed, 1974, "Devil"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Devil Medium: Etching and aquatint in colors Date: 1974 Edition: 20
Aquatint, Lithograph
$12,000
H 40 in W 54 in
"Les Pyramides Grandes" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Edition EA
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Les Pyramides Grandes" framed geometric abstract lithograph of pyramids by Alexander Calder. Hand
Lithograph
$15,500
H 33 in W 43.5 in
"Flying Colors" framed, signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Edition 11 of 100
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Framed "Flying Colors" lithograph by Alexander Calder. Signed Calder in lower right corner. Edition
Lithograph
$12,000
H 31 in W 39.25 in
"Lion Tamer" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Edition EA of 100.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Lion Tamer" lithograph by Alexander Calder. Hand-lettered EA in lower left front corner. Hand
Lithograph
$5,394
H 34.85 in W 25.2 in
Alexander Calder - L’albero Del Bene E Del Male - Hand-Signed Lithography, 1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Alexander Calder ( 1898 - 1976 ) - L’albero del bene e del male - hand-signed lithography, 1975
Paper, Lithograph
Unavailable
H 9 in W 11.75 in D 0.031 in
Calder signed lithographic poster, 'South America with Flying Colors'
By Alexander Calder
Located in Woodbury, CT
Initialed C A and hand-signed Calder '73. Stamped C A 1000 / 890. In 1972, advertising executive
Paint
Alexander Calder Signed Framed Abstract Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a signed and authenticated Alexander Calder lithograph dated 1969 and seems to be a an
Paper
Alexander Calder Large Litho.Signed and Numbered
By Alexander Calder
Located in Westport, CT
5 color Alexander Calder Signed and numbered 79/125 Large lithograph on woven paper circa 1970
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H 36.75 in W 29.63 in D 2 in
Alexander Calder 'La Vague (The Wave)' Limited Edition, Signed Print
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Rafael, CA
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) La Vague (The Wave), 1971 Lithograph in colors, on Arches
Lithograph
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H 22.5 in W 18.25 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder "Squash Blossoms" Signed Lithograph Artist Proof 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Oxnard, CA
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) "Squash Blossoms" lithograph, circa 1973 Artist proof Newly framed: 22
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Lithograph Signed by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century "Untitled and Abstract" lithograph signed by Alexander Calder. American, 1898-1976
Paper
Alexander Calder signed and numbered lithograph
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
A signed with initials AC and numbered 18/30 Alexander Calder. Rocks & Sun lithograph. This work is
Pine, Paper
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H 37 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Modern Alexander Calder Signed Asymetrie 1972 Lithograph Framed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
by Alexander Calder. Measure: 37" H x 28" W framed. In good vintage condition. Alexander Calder was
Paper
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H 36 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Lithograph Signed & Numbered, Alexander Calder, 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
numbered by Alexander Calder, 50/100. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the frame are 28" W x 36
Paper
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H 25.6 in W 19.69 in
Alexander Calder ( 1898 – 1976 ) – Magie éolienne – hand-signed lithography 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
color lithograph on Arches paper, edited in 1972 limited edition in 75 copies signed in pencil by
Paper, Lithograph
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H 35.5 in W 46 in D 2 in
Chevrons Noir sur Rouge et Jaune - Pencil Signed Alexander Calder Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in North Miami, FL
Chevrons Noir sur Rouge et Jaune, 1960, lithograph in colors by Alexander Calder (1898-1976) pencil
Paper, Acrylic
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H 31.5 in W 23.5 in
Madison Square Boy’s Club, Modern Signed Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original Alexander Calder lithograph signed lower right, marked EA (Artist's Proof) lower left
Lithograph
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H 30 in W 39 in
"Orange Ciel" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Edition EA.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Orange Ciel" geometrical abstract lithograph by Alexander Calder. Hand-lettered EA on front lower
Lithograph
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H 29 in W 21.75 in
Potpourri en Ciel, 1975, Limited Edition Lithograph, Alexander Calder - SIGNED
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder
Lithograph
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H 31 in W 24 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder Signed & Numbered 37/100 Vertical flags Lithograph 1970's
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
Vibrant colors 1970's pencil signed & numbered 37/100 rare and collectible Litho in plexiglass box
Plexiglass, Paper
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H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed McGovern Lithograph Signed Alexander Calder 5/75 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
by Alexander Calder, numbered 5/75, circa 1970s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 27.5" W x
Paper
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H 34 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Signed Alexander Calder A.P. Lithograph Red Blue
By Alexander Calder
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, framed, E.C. lithograph, pencil signed by Alexander Calder
Paper
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H 34 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Signed Alexander Calder A.P. Lithograph Sun Orange
By Alexander Calder
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an entrancing, framed, E.C. lithograph, pencil signed by Alexander Calder
Paper
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H 48.5 in W 35 in
Red and Blue Swirl (Wave), Signed Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original hand-signed lithograph by American Modern artist Alexander Calder. This print is in
Lithograph
Alexander Calder pencil signed artist proof print
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful print pencil signed by Calder.
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H 27 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Signed Calder Pyramid Lithograph Orange Red Shapes
By Alexander Calder
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
memory edition) pencil signed by Alexander Calder and numbered 30/50. In excellent condition. The
Paper
Lithograph by Alexander Calder. Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
A signed Lithograph entitled "Three Onions" by Alexander CalderThis is a lithograph with color.
Paper
Alexander Calder (July 22, 1898 – November 11, 1976) SIGNED
Located in Buchanan, MI
Alexander Calder (July 22, 1898 – November 11, 1976) SIGNED LITHOGRAPH IN GOLD METAL FRAME
Paper, Ink
Alexander Calder, Color lithograph, Signed and Numbered 1/115
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder (American 1898-1976) Untitled Color lithograph 30.5 x 22 inches (77.5 x 55.9 cm
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H 24.75 in W 17 in D 0.25 in
Art in America, Graphics '70 Portfolio (6 hand signed lithographs)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Aventura, FL
Calder. Each print is hand signed and numbered by the artist. This complete portfolio of six works is
Paper, Lithograph
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H 26 in W 18 in D 0.01 in
1970s Abstract Italian Midcentury Unframed Lithograph Signed & Numbered
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful abstract modern signed and numbered litho, i can't figure the signature we purchased this
Paper
Large, Signed, Alexander Calder Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed, dated and numbered (140 /150), 1973 lithograph by iconic, American artist, Alexander Calder
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H 29.73 in W 22.05 in
Alexander Calder - Girandola - Hand-Signed Lithography, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Alexander Calder ( 1898 - 1976 ) - Girandola - hand-signed lithography, 1972 Additional
Paper, Lithograph
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H 33.08 in W 22.29 in
Alexander Calder - Spirale Millepiedi - Hand-Signed Lithography, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Alexander Calder ( 1898 - 1976 ) - Spirale millepiedi - hand-signed lithography, 1972 Additional
Paper, Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Fete de L’Humanite - HAND SIGNED
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
created by the renowned artist Alexander Calder for the United Nations portfolio. The print is part of an
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Fete de L’Humanite - HAND SIGNED
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sku: MI1151-B Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Fete de L’Humanite Year: 1969 Signed: Yes Medium
Lithograph
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H 41 in W 55.25 in
"Composition with Circles" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautifully framed "Composition with Circles" geometric abstract lithograph by Alexander Calder
Lithograph
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H 39.25 in W 31.25 in
"Spirale Imaginatif" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Edition EA.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Spirale Imaginatif" geometrical abstract framed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Hand-letter EA on
Lithograph
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H 22.75 in W 30.5 in
"Soleil Noir, " Colored Lithograph Checkered Landscape signed by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Soleil Noir" is a color lithograph signed by Alexander Calder. The sun is black in the distance
Lithograph
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H 31.25 in W 39 in
"Le Jardin Fantastique" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Edition EA
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Le Jardin Fantastique" framed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Hand-lettered EA on lower left front
Lithograph
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H 37.25 in W 29.5 in
"Potpourri en Ciel" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Edition EA.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Potpourri en Ciel" lithograph of star, sun and moon by Alexander Calder. Hand-lettered EA on lower
Lithograph
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H 20.48 in W 28.35 in D 0.01 in
Alexander Calder, Hand-Signed Lithograph n.57/100 from "La Mémoire Elémentaire"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Renens, CH
like a handmade gouache than a lithograph. Signed and numbered in pencil 57/100 on wove paper. The
Paper
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H 43.5 in W 47 in
"Dolphin" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. EA from edition of 75.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Dolphin" framed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Hand-numbered EA in lower left corner. Hand-signed
Lithograph
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H 32 in W 22.5 in
Alexander Calder - Fete de L’Humanite - 1969 Lithograph - SIGNED 32" x 22.5"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sku: MI1151-B Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Fete de L’Humanite Year: 1969 Signed: Yes Medium
Lithograph
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H 32 in W 22.5 in
Alexander Calder - Fete de L’Humanite - 1969 Lithograph - SIGNED 32" x 22.5"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sku: MI1151-B Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Fete de L’Humanite Year: 1969 Signed: Yes Medium
Lithograph
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H 50.25 in W 27 in
"Puppet Man" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. EA from edition of 75
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Puppet Man" framed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Hand-lettered EA on lower left front. Hand
Lithograph
Calder Pencil Signed and Numbered Color Lithograph, 1976, Elephants
By Alexander Calder
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Artist: Alexander Calder Medium: Lithograph Title: (Untitled - Elephants) Portfolio: Our
Paper
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H 22 in W 30 in D 0.07 in
Calder Pencil Signed and Numbered Color Lithograph, 1976, Sea Creatures
By Alexander Calder
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Artist: Alexander Calder Medium: Lithograph Title: (Untitled - Sea Creatures) Portfolio: Our
Paper
Circles and triangle - Original signed lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder Circles and triangle Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum
Lithograph
Shining Sun, 1974 - Original lithograph, Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Shining Sun (Theatre du Soleil, Galerie Delpire), 1974 Original Lithograph
Lithograph
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H 20.08 in W 25.99 in
Flying Colors - Rings, 1974 - Original lithograph, Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Flying Colors - Rings, 1974 Original Lithograph Printed signature in the plate On
Lithograph
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H 29.53 in W 43.31 in
Egypt, Multicolored Pyramids - Original Lithograph Hand Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Egypt, Multicolored Pyramids Original lithograph, c. 1970 Hand signed in pencil
Lithograph
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H 20.08 in W 25.99 in
Flying Colors - Blue Balls, 1974 - Original lithograph, Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Flying Colors - Blue Balls, 1974 Original Lithograph Printed signature in the
Lithograph
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H 20.08 in W 25.99 in
Flying Colors - Blue Balls, 1974 - Original lithograph, Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Flying Colors - Blue Balls, 1974 Original Lithograph Printed signature in the
Lithograph
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H 20.08 in W 25.99 in
Flying Colors - Wild Animal, 1974 - Original lithograph, Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Flying Colors - Wild Animal, 1974 Original Lithograph Printed signature in the
Lithograph
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H 20.08 in W 25.99 in
Flying Colors - Wild Animal, 1974 - Original lithograph, Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Flying Colors - Wild Animal, 1974 Original Lithograph Printed signature in the
Lithograph
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H 31.89 in W 22.45 in
Abstract Composition - Original Lithograph - Signed in the plate
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Abstract Composition Original lithograph, 1972 Signed in the plate On Arches
Lithograph
Autumn Harvest-Lithograph, Plate-signed and Dated
By Alexander Calder
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Lithograph, Plate-signed (not hand-signed) and Dated "69." It is unnumbered from an edition of
Lithograph
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H 14.57 in W 22.05 in
Black Spiral, Red & Blue Bubbles - Original Lithograph Hand Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder Black line, Original lithograph, 1967 Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Lithograph
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H 14.57 in W 22.05 in
Black Spiral, Red & Blue Bubbles - Original Lithograph Hand Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder Black line, Original lithograph, 1967 Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Lithograph
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H 14.57 in W 22.05 in
Black Spiral, Red & Blue Bubbles - Original Lithograph Hand Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder Black Spiral, Red & Blue Bubbles Original lithograph, 1967 Hand signed in pencil
Lithograph
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H 14.57 in W 22.05 in
Black Spiral, Red & Blue Bubbles - Original Lithograph Hand Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder Black Spiral, Red & Blue Bubbles Original lithograph, 1967 Hand signed in pencil
Lithograph
Fleur d'Helice
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Fleur d'Helice, 1969 Lithograph in colors on Chiffon de Mandeure paper Maeght Editeur, Paris 29.5 x 43.3 inches Signed and numbered in pencil, edition 62 of 75 Professionally framed...
Lithograph
Zigzag Sun and Crags
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "Zigzag Sun and Crags" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, and blues by artist Alexander Calder....
Ink, Gouache
Unavailable|$6,012
H 29.73 in W 22.05 in
Alexander Calder - Girandola - Hand-Signed Lithography, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Alexander Calder ( 1898 - 1976 ) - Girandola - hand-signed lithography, 1972 Additional information: Material: Color lithography on paper Edited in 1972 Limited edition in 100 copie...
Paper, Lithograph
Discs and Spirals
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Signed: Calder (Lower, Right) Discs and Spirals, 1970 Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper Sheet Size: 26” x 38” Numbered: Numbered from an editi...
Lithograph
Spider's Nest
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Spider's Nest, 1975 Signed: Calder (Lower, Right) Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper Sheet Size: 29 1/2" × 43" Numbered: XIX/L in Roman Numeral...
Lithograph
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 8.5 in
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...
Lithograph
Galactic Systems
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Lithograph in colors on Arches paper, full sheet Published by Éditions de la Différence, Paris 20.4 x 28.3 inches Signed and numbered in pencil, from an edition of 100 copies Conditi...
Lithograph
Unavailable|$4,569
H 20.48 in W 28.35 in
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) – Taches de rousseurs from la mémoire élémentaire
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
color lithograph , Edited in 1976 Limited edition , numbered as 20/100 in lower left corner. Hand-signed by artist in pencil in the lower right Paper size: 52 x 72 cm Excellent cond...
Lithograph
Sun and Sea
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Sun and Sea Signed and numbered in pencil Color lithograph 22.75 x 30.75 inches Edition 88 of 150
Lithograph
$3,356
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in
Elephant and Rhinoceros - Original handsigned lithograph - 1966
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Elephant and Rhinoceros, 1966 Lithograph Handsigned in pencil On Arches Vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) Excellent condition, light text report on the lithograph ...
Lithograph
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 28 in
Fiesta, c. 1973, red, yellow & blue figurative abstract lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Beachwood, OH
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Fiesta, c. 1973 Lithograph in colors Signed lower right Edition: E. A. 20 x 28 inches 35.5 x 37.75 inches, framed One of America's best known ...
Lithograph
$48,600
H 31.38 in W 40 in
Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró, 1975, (VI/XV)
By Joan Miró
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Joan Miró produced this original color lithograph especially for Rafael Alberti's text 'Maravillas con Variaciones Acrósticas en el Jardín de Miró' (Wonders with Acrostic Variations ...
Lithograph
Joan Miró, Abstract Original Lithograph
By Joan Miró
Located in Asheville, NC
This is a first state, first printing lithograph by Joan Miro´ (Spanish, 1893-1983), on Guarro wove paper, signed on the stone. Executed in 1975 at the Atelier of Poligrapha in Barce...
Paper
The Forest
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "The Forest" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, yellows, and blues by artist Alexander Calder. ...
Ink, Gouache
Pennants
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Pennants, 1965 Signed and numbered in pencil Color lithograph 23 x 31 inches Edition 55 of 110
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Lithograph (L'Espoir du Volubius) 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Woodbury, CT
Alexander Calder Lithograph, L'Espoir du Volubius(Hope of Volubilis) 1973 hand signed and numbered in Roman numerals XXXIV/L(34/50)
Paper
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.
Because Calder's parents, both artists themselves, did not want him to suffer the hardships of trying to make a living in art, they encouraged the young Calder to study mechanical engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, in Hoboken, New Jersey. He worked a number of jobs, including as a hydraulic engineer and draftsman for the New York Edison Company, before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He never abandoned his engineering background, however, applying his understanding of gears and moving parts in all his artworks, from mechanical toys like the Cirque Calder (1931) and his revered prints to his free-standing abstract sculptures, called stabiles.
In 1926, Calder moved to Paris and established a studio in the Montparnasse quarter. He began creating the many parts of his famous miniature circus from found materials, such as wire, string, cloth, rubber and cork. Designed to be transportable, Cirque grew to fill five suitcases over the years. 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.
In the 1950s, Calder returned to his roots in mechanical engineering, creating monumental abstract sculptures that verged on the architectural. He worked from loose gestural drawings like this preparatory sketch for his Man Stabile, from 1966. Throughout his career, he also worked as a set designer for the theater, as well as an illustrator and printmaker, producing vibrant, whimsical drawings for books and journals.
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