$964
H 22.84 in W 32.68 in
Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun - Original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun, 1976 Original lithograph Printed signature
Lithograph
$1,808
H 24.81 in W 30.71 in D 0.79 in
Alexander Calder "Friendship" Lithograph Flying Colors Collection 1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Friendship" 1975 Colorful Alexander Calder lithograph on Arches paper. Edition commissioned by
Paper
Calder Flying Colors Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Calder Flying Colors Lithograph Original lithograph from the 70s, does not have stamp Never framed
Paper
$950
H 20 in W 26 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder, 'Skywirl' from Flying Colors suite 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner, dubbed a “flying canvas.” Models of the
Lithograph
$950
H 20 in W 26 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder, 'Beastie' from Flying Colors Suite, 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Beastie (from the Braniff International Airways Flying
Lithograph
$1,750
H 20 in W 26 in
Bestie - Alexander Calder Mint Condition from Flying Colors Collection
By Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Beastie Year: 1974 Dimensions: 20in. by 26in. Edition: From the
Lithograph
$1,500
H 20 in W 26 in
Convection, Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original lithograph by Alexander Calder that he designed for the Braniff Airlines Flying Colors
Lithograph
$1,500
H 20 in W 26 in
Beastie, Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after), American (1898 - 1976) Title: Beastie, Flying Colors for Braniff
Lithograph
$1,500
H 20 in W 26 in
Skybird, Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after) (American, 1898-1976) Title: Skybird, Flying Colors for Braniff
Lithograph
$1,500
H 19 in W 24 in
South America with Flying Colors, Modern Poster by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) - South America with Flying Colors. Year: 1973, Medium
Lithograph
$1,500
H 26 in W 20 in
Sky Swirl from Flying Colors, Modern Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after), (American, 1898-1976) Title: Sky Swirl, Flying Colors for Braniff
Lithograph
$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
$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
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 33 in
Calder, Composition, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying canvas.” Models of the aircraft
Lithograph
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.5 in W 15.25 in
Calder, Stars and Stripes, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying canvas.” Models of the aircraft
Lithograph
The Flying Colors
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
Alexander Calder The Flying Colors, 1974 Signed with artist's monogram and dated, from the edition
Paper, Lithograph
The Flying Colors
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
Alexander Calder The Flying Colors, 1974 Signed with artist's monogram and dated, from the edition
Paper, Lithograph
The Flying Colors
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
Alexander Calder The Flying Colors, 1974 Signed with artist's monogram and dated, from the edition
Paper, Lithograph
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 26 in
Friendship, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Friendship, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors
Lithograph
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 26 in
Convection, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Convection, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors
Lithograph
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 26 in
Beastie, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Beastie, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors
Lithograph
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 20 in
Sky Swirl, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Sky Swirl, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors
Lithograph
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 26 in
Sky Bird, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Sky Bird, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors
Lithograph
Bold Contemporary Sky Swirl Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Artist: Alexander Calder, (American, 1898-1976) Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines Year
Paper, Plexiglass
$995
H 32 in W 26 in
Alexander Calder Original Abstract Lithograph, Framed, 1974, Skyswirl
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Skyswirl Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Skyswirl Portfolio: Flying Colors Medium
Lithograph
$1,095
H 27 in W 33 in
Original Alexander Calder Skybird Lithograph Print, Framed, Abstract, 1974
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Skybird Portfolio: Flying Colors Medium: Lithograph Year: 1974
Lithograph
Sky Swirl
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: "Swirl" from The Flying Colors Collection, 1975 for Braniff
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
George Stanley Gordon approached Alexander Calder (1898-1976) about using full-sized aircraft as his
Paint
Alexander Calder 'Flying Colors’ Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Convection from 'Flying Colors’, Lithograph printed in
Paper
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H 16.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder Flying Colors '76 Stars and Stripes Abstract Lithograph Modern
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vibrant lithograph by the renowned modern artist Alexander Calder is titled Flying Colors '76
Chrome
Framed Serigraph by Alexander Calder
Located in Stratford, CT
Limited Edition Serigraphs from Alexander Calder's Flying Colors Collection; Companion Piece Also
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H 20 in W 26 in
Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after) (American, 1898-1976) Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after) (American, 1898-1976) Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after), American (1898 - 1976) Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines
Lithograph
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Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after) (American, 1898-1976) Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder, 'Sunburst' from Flying Colors Suite, 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Sunburst (from the Braniff International Airways Flying
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder, 'Beastie' from Flying Colors Suite, 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
comprise the Braniff International Airways “Flying Colors Collection” that was created by Calder and
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Friendship, Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original lithograph by Alexander Calder that he designed for the Braniff Airlines Flying Colors
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Skybird (Braniff Flying Colors), 1974 Ltd Ed Lithograph, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Skybird (Braniff Flying Colors), 1974 Ltd Ed Lithograph, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Skybird (Braniff Flying Colors), 1974 Ltd Ed Lithograph, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Beastie (Braniff Flying Colors), 1974 Ltd Ed Lithograph, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
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H 26 in W 20 in
Sky Swirl from Flying Colors, Modern Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder, (American, 1898-1976) Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines Year
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Braniff Airlines Flying Colors, Five 1974 Ltd Ed Lithos, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
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Braniff Airlines Flying Colors, Five 1974 Ltd Ed Lithos, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Braniff Airlines Flying Colors, Five 1974 Ltd Ed Lithos, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
"Sky Swirl" by Alexander Calder by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Dallas, TX
"Sky Swirl" by Alexander Calder (1898-1976) from his Flying Colors Suite of 6 (six) lithographs for
Ink
Flying Colors
By Alexander Calder
Located in Phoenix, AZ
lithograph edition 88 of 100 37.25 x 48 x 1.5 inches; framed signature on face, bottom right corner, in pencil edition on face, bottom left corner, in pencil
Lithograph
Sunburst from Flying Colors
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Title: Sunburst from Flying Colors Year: 1974
Lithograph
Convection, from Flying Colors
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Convection Portfolio: Flying Colors Medium: Lithograph Date: 1974
Lithograph
Beastie (Flying Colors Collection)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Beastie (Flying Colors Collection) Year: 1974 Medium
Lithograph
Flying Colors Collection (5 artworks)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Flying Colors Collection (Five Artworks); 1) "Skyswirl
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Skybird (Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Skybird (Braniff International Airways Flying Colors
Lithograph
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H 24 in W 30 in D 1 in
CalderAbstract lithograph Flying colors 1975 limited Edition
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pasadena, CA
Colorful Alexander Calder lithograph on Arches paper.Limited Edition 250/375 Signed end dated in
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection (5 artworks)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
COLORS COLLECTION: In 1972, Dallas based Braniff International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to
Lithograph
Alexander Calder 'Flying Colors’ Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), 'Beastie' from 'Flying Colors’, lithograph printed in
Paper
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H 20 in W 26 in D 0.1 in
1974 Alexander Calder 'Flying Colors' Contemporary USA Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lithograph on wove paper. Plate signed and dated. Designed by Calder for the Braniff Airlines Flying Colors
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in D 0.1 in
1974 Alexander Calder 'Flying Colors' Contemporary USA Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lithograph on wove paper. Plate signed and dated. Designed by Calder for the Braniff Airlines Flying Colors
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in D 0.1 in
1974 Alexander Calder 'Flying Colors' Contemporary USA Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lithograph on wove paper. Plate signed and dated. Designed by Calder for the Braniff Airlines Flying Colors
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 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 22.84 in W 32.68 in
Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun - Original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun, 1976 Original lithograph Printed signature
Lithograph
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H 22.84 in W 32.68 in
Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun - Original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun, 1976 Original lithograph Printed signature
Lithograph
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H 22.84 in W 32.68 in
Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun - Original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun, 1976 Original lithograph Printed signature
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Skybird, from Flying Colors
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Skybird Portfolio: Flying Colors Medium: Lithograph Year: 1974
Lithograph
Beastie, Braniff Flying Colors suite, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
Beastie, Braniff Flying Colors suite, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
Beastie, Braniff Flying Colors suite, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
Friendship, Braniff Flying Colors suite, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
Braniff Airlines Flying Colors suite, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
International Airways commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying
Lithograph
Sky Swirl, Braniff Flying Colors suite, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder
Lithograph
Sky Swirl, Braniff Flying Colors suite, Alexander Calder
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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Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after), American (1898 - 1976) Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in
Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (five artworks), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
“Flying Colors Collection” that was created by Calder and Braniff to commemorate their historic
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder, 'Friendship' from Flying Colors suite 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner, dubbed a “flying canvas.” Models of the
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder, 'Skybird' from Flying Colors suite 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner, dubbed a “flying canvas.” Models of the
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder, 'Convection' from Flying Colors suite 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner, dubbed a “flying canvas.” Models of the
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 26 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder, 'Sunburst' from Flying Colors Suite, 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Sunburst (from the Braniff International Airways Flying
Lithograph
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Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (five artworks), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
“Flying Colors Collection” that was created by Calder and Braniff to commemorate their historic
Lithograph
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Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (five artworks), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
“Flying Colors Collection” that was created by Calder and Braniff to commemorate their historic
Lithograph
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H 22 in W 27 in D 1 in
Alexander Calder "Friendship" Lithograph, Braniff Flying Colors Collection, 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful vintage framed abstract lithograph from the Flying Colors Collection commissioned by
Paper
Untitled Double Page Illustration for DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Double Page Illustration for DLM Color lithograph, 1968 Unsigned as issued in DLM Published in Derriere le Miroir (Behind the Mirror), called DLM From: DLM No. 173, publishe...
Lithograph
"Spirals" original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1970 and published by Art In America. Size: 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (365 x 293 mm). This lithograph was published as a folded sheet with a hori...
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-lettered EA on lower left front. Hand-signed Calder on lower right front. From edi...
Lithograph
Untitled By Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Untitled By Alexander Calder Alexander Calder was a pioneering American sculptor known for his innovative mobiles and stabiles, which challenged traditional notions of sculpture b...
Lithograph
$2,236Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.5 in W 25.5 in
Calder, Spring Carnival, 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...
Lithograph
$500
H 15 in W 22 in
Alexander Calder Lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder serpents)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1973 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 15 x 22 inches. Very good overall vintage condition; contains center fold-line as originally issue...
Lithograph
Alexander Calder "Potpourri en Ciel" Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Toledo, OH
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) lithograph "Potpourri en Ciel" in colors, circa 1975. This lithograph is an artist proof apart from the edition of 90 published by Maeght, Paris. 24" x 3...
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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Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.
Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.
Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.
“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.
Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)
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