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Alexander Calder, Tree, from Derriere le Miroir, 1971
Alexander Calder, Tree, from Derriere le Miroir, 1971

Alexander Calder, Tree, from Derriere le Miroir, 1971

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairfield, CT

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1970s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

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Untitled (Red Tree)

Untitled (Red Tree)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Untitled (Red Tree), 1970 Medium: Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper Edition: 80/100 Artwork Size: 30.5 x 23 in Framed Size: 38.75 x 31.25 in This...

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Late 20th Century Figurative Prints

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Tree of Good and Evil, 1950s Abstract Lithograph, Signed and Framed
Tree of Good and Evil, 1950s Abstract Lithograph, Signed and Framed

Tree of Good and Evil, 1950s Abstract Lithograph, Signed and Framed

By Alexander Calder

Located in Naples, Florida

The stylized tree form, populated with circular elements, evokes balance, rhythm, and organic movement, reflecting Calder’s lifelong exploration of abstract forms inspired by nature.

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1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Tree with Blue and Red Fruits - Lithograph - Maeght 1971
Tree with Blue and Red Fruits - Lithograph - Maeght 1971

Tree with Blue and Red Fruits - Lithograph - Maeght 1971

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander CALDER (after) Tree with Blue and Red Fruits Lithograph poster Printed signature in the plate 80 x 50 cm (c. 32 x 20 in) INFORMATION : Lithograph created for the Calder e...

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1970s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Black Tree with Red Sun - Lithograph poster - Maeght, 1976-77
Black Tree with Red Sun - Lithograph poster - Maeght, 1976-77

Black Tree with Red Sun - Lithograph poster - Maeght, 1976-77

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Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander CALDER (after) Black Tree with Red Sun, 1976-77 Lithograph poster Made for the exhibition of Alexander Calder at Maeght Gallery in 1976-77 Printer : Arte Paris Editor : Ma...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Alexander Calder Color Poster Abstract Modernism Asymetrie Tree Lithograph 1972

Alexander Calder Color Poster Abstract Modernism Asymetrie Tree Lithograph 1972

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Located in Chula Vista, CA

Calder Color Poster Vivid color poster abstract modernism Asymetrie Tree lithograph by Alexander Calder, Calder 72 Aluminum frame with plastic cover.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Christmas tree
Christmas tree

Alexander CalderChristmas tree, 1970

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Christmas tree

By Alexander Calder

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Artist: Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976) Title: Untitled, Christmas tree or Red tree Year: c1970 Medium: color lithograph Size: 77.5 x 57.8 cm. (30.5 x 22.8 in.)

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1970s Contemporary Interior Prints

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Derriere Le Miroir No. 201 (The Tree)
Derriere Le Miroir No. 201 (The Tree)

Derriere Le Miroir No. 201 (The Tree)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

An original one page lithograph on smooth wove paper by American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976) titled "Derriere Le Miroir No. 201 (The Tree)", 1973.

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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Tree with Blue and Red Fruits - Lithograph - Maeght 1971
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Tree with Blue and Red Fruits - Lithograph - Maeght 1971

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Alexander CALDER Tree with Blue and Red Fruits Lithograph poster Printed signature in the plate 77 x 50 cm (c. 31 x 20 in) INFORMATION : Lithograph created for the Calder exhibitio...

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1970s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Vintage Poster 1971 Galerie Maeght Arte Paris Tree with Fruit Lithograph
Vintage Poster 1971 Galerie Maeght Arte Paris Tree with Fruit Lithograph

Vintage Poster 1971 Galerie Maeght Arte Paris Tree with Fruit Lithograph

By Alexander Calder

Located in Surfside, FL

Lithograph created for the Calder exhibition at Galerie Maeght in 1971-1972, printed at Atelier Arte Paris. Alexander Calder is widely considered to be one of the most important Ame...

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1970s American Modern Abstract Prints

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Black tree with red and blue fruits - Lithograph poster - Maeght 1971
Black tree with red and blue fruits - Lithograph poster - Maeght 1971

Black tree with red and blue fruits - Lithograph poster - Maeght 1971

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander CALDER (after) Black tree with red and blue fruits, 1971-72 Lithograph poster Made for the exhibition "Maeght Editeur" at Maeght Gallery in 1971-72 Signed in the board Pri...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Black tree with red and blue fruits - Lithograph poster - Maeght 1971
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Black tree with red and blue fruits - Lithograph poster - Maeght 1971

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Calder Tree For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the calder tree you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Pop Art versions now, or shop for Pop Art creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a calder tree 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 tree 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 brown, black, gold, beige and more. Creating a calder tree has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Alfred Van Loen, (after) Alexander Calder, Brad Howe, Calder Kamin and Alexander Calder are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in metal, lithograph and paint.

How Much is a Calder Tree?

A calder tree can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,635, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $70,000.

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