What is a Calder mobile?

A “Calder mobile” refers to a moving artwork created by American sculptor Alexander Calder composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Calder 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. Find a collection of original Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.

What is a mobile Alexander Calder?

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.

What is so revolutionary about Alexander Calder's mobiles?

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.

What materials did Calder use for his mobiles?

Artist Alexander Calder used primarily industrial materials to create his mobile, such as steel, aluminum and wire. With a background in mechanical engineering, Alexander Calader uses his education to build mobiles with seemingly impossible silhouettes that make for eye-catching decor pieces. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder work on 1stDibs.

How much is an Alexander Calder mobile worth?

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.

Why are Alexander Calder’s sculptures called mobiles?

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.

Calder Mobile

Dior Illustration

Joan Miro Matisse

Alexander Calder Numbered Signed Prints

Calder Wire Sculpture

Signed Art By Alexander Calder

Calder Behind The Mirror

Alexander Calder 1969 Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir Calder

Yaacov AgamAgam Lenticular Kinetic Agamograph Hand Signed numbered Israeli Kinetic Op Art

$3,800

Agam Lenticular Kinetic Agamograph Hand Signed numbered Israeli Kinetic Op Art

By Yaacov Agam

Located in Surfside, FL

(Motion is not an end, but a means for Agam. Calder’s mobiles are structures that are fixed, revolving at the whim of the wind.

Category

20th Century Op Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lenticular, Screen

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Spanish Dancer, from XXe Siecle, 1972, 1972

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Spanish Dancer, from XXe Siecle, 1972

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay’s works from the 1930s through the 1960s, radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues, captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Al...

Category

1970s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1956, 1956

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1956

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay’s works from the 1930s through the 1960s, radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues, captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Al...

Category

1950s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, Coelacanthe, from XXe Siecle, 1974, 1974

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Max Ernst, Coelacanthe, from XXe Siecle, 1974

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

Under his direction, XXe Siecle became a cultural bridge between Europe and the wider world, publishing special issues devoted to leading figures such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, B...

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, The Hundred Headless Woman, from XXe Siecle, 1958, 1958

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Max Ernst, The Hundred Headless Woman, from XXe Siecle, 1958

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

About the Artist: Max Ernst (1891–1976) was a German-French painter, sculptor, printmaker, and poet whose groundbreaking imagination and experimental techniques made him one of the m...

Category

1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 39, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 39, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 38, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 38, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 40, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 40, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 37, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 37, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 36, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 36, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 35, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 35, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 30, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 30, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 34, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 34, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 31, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 31, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 33, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 33, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 32, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 32, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 27, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 27, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 29, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 29, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 28, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 28, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 24, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 24, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 25, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 25, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 26, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 26, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 23, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 23, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 22, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 22, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 21, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 21, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 19, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 19, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 20, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 20, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 17, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 17, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 18, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 18, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 16, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 16, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Stencil, Lithograph

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 15, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 15, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Stencil, Lithograph

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 12, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 12, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 14, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 14, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 13, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 13, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 11, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 11, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 10, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 10, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 9, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 9, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 8, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 8, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 7, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 7, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 5, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 5, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 6, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 6, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 4, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 4, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 3, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 3, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 2, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 2, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Plate No. 1, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after), 1930

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 1, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay's works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1930s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Stencil, Lithograph

An Italian Mid Century Modern Arredoluce Zodiac Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii

$12,250

An Italian Mid Century Modern Arredoluce Zodiac Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Englewood, NJ

Aesthetically, some of Lelii’s designs share influences with art of the period; his multi-armed lamps, for example, and Alexander Calder’s mobile sculptures. Lelii’s 1965 Cobra lamp ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sonia DelaunaySonia Delaunay, Color Rhythms, from XXe Siecle, 1969, 1969

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Sonia Delaunay, Color Rhythms, from XXe Siecle, 1969

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

Delaunay’s works from the 1930s through the 1960s—radiant compositions of interlocking circles and shifting hues—captured the rhythm of modern life, echoing the visual motion of Alex...

Category

1960s Orphist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, Portrait of an Insect, from Cahiers d'Art, 1949 (after), 1949

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Max Ernst, Portrait of an Insect, from Cahiers d'Art, 1949 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

A restless innovator, Ernst expanded into sculpture, crafting enigmatic totemic forms such as Capricorne (1948–1963) that bridged organic abstraction and surreal fantasy, echoing the...

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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, A Song of Love, from XXe Siecle, 1958, 1958

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Max Ernst, A Song of Love, from XXe Siecle, 1958

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

A restless innovator, Ernst expanded into sculpture, crafting enigmatic totemic forms such as Capricorne (1948–1963) that bridged organic abstraction and surreal fantasy, echoing the...

Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, Bird, from XXe Siecle, 1958 (after), 1958

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Max Ernst, Bird, from XXe Siecle, 1958 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

A restless innovator, Ernst expanded into sculpture, crafting enigmatic totemic forms such as Capricorne (1948–1963) that bridged organic abstraction and surreal fantasy, echoing the...

Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, The Wheel of Light, from Natural History, 1972 (after), 1972

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Max Ernst, The Wheel of Light, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

A restless innovator, Ernst expanded into sculpture, crafting enigmatic totemic forms such as Capricorne (1948–1963) that bridged organic abstraction and surreal fantasy, echoing the...

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, Shaving the Walls, from Natural History, 1972 (after), 1972

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Max Ernst, Shaving the Walls, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

A restless innovator, Ernst expanded into sculpture, crafting enigmatic totemic forms such as Capricorne (1948–1963) that bridged organic abstraction and surreal fantasy, echoing the...

Category

1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, Electra, from XXe siecle, 1939, 1939

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Max Ernst, Electra, from XXe siecle, 1939

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

A restless innovator, Ernst expanded into sculpture, crafting enigmatic totemic forms such as *Capricorne* (1948–1963) that bridged organic abstraction and surreal fantasy, echoing t...

Category

1930s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, After Me, from XXe siecle, 1971, 1971

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Max Ernst, After Me, from XXe siecle, 1971

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

A restless innovator, Ernst expanded into sculpture, crafting enigmatic totemic forms such as Capricorne (1948–1963) that bridged organic abstraction and surreal fantasy, echoing the...

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, System of Solar Currency, from Natural History, 1972 (after), 1972

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Max Ernst, System of Solar Currency, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

A restless innovator, Ernst expanded into sculpture, crafting enigmatic totemic forms such as Capricorne (1948–1963) that bridged organic abstraction and surreal fantasy, echoing the...

Category

1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, The Idol, from Natural History, 1972 (after), 1972

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Max Ernst, The Idol, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

A restless innovator, Ernst expanded into sculpture, crafting enigmatic totemic forms such as Capricorne (1948–1963) that bridged organic abstraction and surreal fantasy, echoing the...

Category

1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max ErnstMax Ernst, She Keeps Her Secret, from Natural History, 1972 (after), 1972

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Max Ernst, She Keeps Her Secret, from Natural History, 1972 (after)

By Max Ernst

Located in Southampton, NY

A restless innovator, Ernst expanded into sculpture, crafting enigmatic totemic forms such as *Capricorne* (1948–1963) that bridged organic abstraction and surreal fantasy, echoing t...

Category

1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate calder mobile for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find modern examples as well as an abstract version. If you’re looking for a calder mobile from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a calder mobile to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of beige, gray, white, black and more. Creating a calder mobile has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Alexander Calder, Yaacov Agam, Pol Bury, Andre Elbaz and David Hayes are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, paint and paper.

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What is a Calder mobile?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A “Calder mobile” refers to a moving artwork created by American sculptor Alexander Calder composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Calder 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. Find a collection of original Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
What is a mobile Alexander Calder?
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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.
What is so revolutionary about Alexander Calder's mobiles?
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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.
What materials did Calder use for his mobiles?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Artist Alexander Calder used primarily industrial materials to create his mobile, such as steel, aluminum and wire. With a background in mechanical engineering, Alexander Calader uses his education to build mobiles with seemingly impossible silhouettes that make for eye-catching decor pieces. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder work on 1stDibs.
How much is an Alexander Calder mobile worth?
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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.
Why are Alexander Calder’s sculptures called mobiles?
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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.