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Alexander Calder Art

American, 1898-1976

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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Artist: Alexander Calder
original lithograph

original lithograph

By Alexander Calder

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This is one of the Alexander Calder lithographs from his "Stabiles" series, printed in 1963 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 141) and p...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun - Original lithograph
Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun - Original lithograph

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 in the plate On light vellum 58 x 83 cm (c. 23 x 33 in) INFORMATION : Calder create...

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1970s American Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph 1963 (Calder derrière le miroir)
Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph 1963 (Calder derrière le miroir)

Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph 1963 (Calder derrière le miroir)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Vintage 1960s Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph from Derrière le Miroir. 15 x 22 inches. Center fold-line as issued; very good overall condition for its age. Unsigned from an ed...

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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper realized for Derrière le Miroir no.141, and realized in 1963. Not signed. Very good condition. Derrière le Miroir (“Behind the Mirror”) was the legendary art m...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Lithograph, 1974, Beastie, from Flying Colors
Alexander Calder Lithograph, 1974, Beastie, from Flying Colors

Alexander Calder Lithograph, 1974, Beastie, from Flying Colors

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Beastie Portfolio: Flying Colors Medium: Lithograph Year: 1974 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 27" x 33" Sheet Size: 20" x 26" Image Size: 20" x 26" ...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Red Sun, Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder
Red Sun, Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder

Red Sun, Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Red Sun by Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Date: 1968 Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate Size: 24.5 x 35 in. (62.23 x 88.9 cm) Frame Size: 26 x 36.5 inches Publisher:...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Untitled - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

Untitled - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled is an original Lithograph realized in 1963 by Alexander Calder from "Derrière Le Miroir" No signature. Very good condition including a white cardboard Passepartout. Alexa...

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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Convection, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
Convection, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection

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 Collection Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper Size: 20 x 26 inc...

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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Original poster for the 1959 exhibition of Alexander Calder in Paris Maeght
Original poster for the 1959 exhibition of Alexander Calder in Paris Maeght

Original poster for the 1959 exhibition of Alexander Calder in Paris Maeght

By Alexander Calder

Located in PARIS, FR

Original poster for the 1959 exhibition at the Maeght Gallery (Paris) Alexander Calder 🇺🇸 (1898-1976) revolutionized #sculpture, the art of volume, by bringing movement and color! Close to the #populararts, this genius tinkerer started by making a miniature animated circus. Calder is best known for his #mobiles and #stabiles, sometimes monumental, which are one of the most daring expressions of sculpture in the 20th century...

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder prints)

Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder prints)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1971 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition; well-preseved. Unsigned from an edition of un...

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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1966, Damier, Derriere le Miroir #156
Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1966, Damier, Derriere le Miroir #156

Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1966, Damier, Derriere le Miroir #156

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Medium: Original lithograph Title: Damier Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156 Year: 1966 Edition: Unnumbered Framed Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size: 15" x...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Lucioles by Alexander Calder
Lucioles by Alexander Calder

Lucioles by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in New Orleans, LA

Alexander Calder 1898–1976 American Lucioles (Fireflies) Signed and dated “Calder 72” (lower right) Gouache and ink on paper Few artists defined the visual language of modern abs...

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20th Century Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Mid-Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph by Alexander Calder
Mid-Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph by Alexander Calder

Mid-Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid-Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph by Alexander Calder Vintage 1960's Alexander Calder double-page Lithograph, unsigned, part of portfolio "Derriere le Miroir". Published by:...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Ink

Octopus
Octopus

Octopus

By Alexander Calder

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Alexander Calder’s signature creation is the mobile. One of the most delightful examples of Modernist sculpture, Calder’s works are instantly recognizable in museums around the world...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Spirale Nebula
Spirale Nebula

Alexander CalderSpirale Nebula, 1970

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Spirale Nebula

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Spirale Nebula, 1970 Lithograph in colors on wove paper Printed by Mourlot, Paris 29.5 x 43.3 inches Signed and numbered in pencil, edition of 100 copies Professionally framed Alex...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

1970s Alexander Calder poster (Calder Braniff Airlines 1976)

1970s Alexander Calder poster (Calder Braniff Airlines 1976)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Alexander Calder Braniff Airlines poster 1976: Medium: Offset lithograph. Dimensions: 23 x 33 inches. Signed in plate An original 1st printing in very good overall vintage conditio...

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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art

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Offset

Derriere Le Miroir-Page 6-7
Derriere Le Miroir-Page 6-7

Derriere Le Miroir-Page 6-7

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Derriere Le Miroir-Page 6-7 Color lithograph, 1973 Unsigned (as issued) From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 201, January 1973 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: L’Imprimerie Arte, A...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Galerie Bellint, Modern Abstract Poster by Alexander Calder

Galerie Bellint, Modern Abstract Poster by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) - Galerie Bellint. Year: 1979, Medium: Poster, Size: 32 in. x 20.5 in. (81.28 cm x 52.07 cm)

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Cover for DLM No. 173
Cover for DLM No. 173

Cover for DLM No. 173

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Cover for DLM No. 173 Color lithograph, 1968 Unsigned as issued in DLM Published in Derriere le Miroir (Behind the Mirror), called DLM From: DLM No. 173, published October 1968, whic...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

"Boomerang" Abstract Biomorphic Lithograph in Colors, 1974
"Boomerang" Abstract Biomorphic Lithograph in Colors, 1974

"Boomerang" Abstract Biomorphic Lithograph in Colors, 1974

By Alexander Calder

Located in Astoria, NY

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) "Boomerang", Lithograph in Colors on Arches Paper, 1974, signed in the plate, from the edition of 750 published by Transworld Art, New York, pr...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Damier, Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder

Damier, Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Title: Damier from Derriere Le Miroir Year: 1966 Medium: Lithograph Size: 14.5 x 10.5 in. (36.83 x 26.67 cm) Frame Size: 23 x 19 inches

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Stabiles Lithograph by Alexander Calder, Signed, 1963, 29.75x23
Stabiles Lithograph by Alexander Calder, Signed, 1963, 29.75x23

Stabiles Lithograph by Alexander Calder, Signed, 1963, 29.75x23

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

'Stabiles', 1963 Alexander Calder Lithograph in colors 29.75 x 23 in. / 76 x 58 cm. Edition of 90, Signed by the Artist The specific information regarding edition will be provided a...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Elephant, Lions Bold Color Lithograph Alexander Calder Unfinished Revolution
Elephant, Lions Bold Color Lithograph Alexander Calder Unfinished Revolution

Elephant, Lions Bold Color Lithograph Alexander Calder Unfinished Revolution

By Alexander Calder

Located in Surfside, FL

1975 Color Lithograph by Alexander Calder from Our Unfinished Revolution portfolio One of 250 copies, with the printed signature and date on offset paper. This is not pencil signed ...

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1970s American Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Beastie, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
Beastie, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection

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 Collection Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper Size: 20 x 26 inches...

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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Worms and Sun, American Modern Gouache and Watercolor on Paper, 1963

Worms and Sun, American Modern Gouache and Watercolor on Paper, 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) American, Lawnton, PA - New York, NY “Worms and Sun” 1963 Gouache and watercolor and paper 29 ½ x 21 ½ in. unframed 36 ⅞ x 27 ⅞ in. framed Signed and da...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Calder, Soleil sur la Vagues (Red Sun Above the Waves), Alexander Calder
Calder, Soleil sur la Vagues (Red Sun Above the Waves), Alexander Calder

Calder, Soleil sur la Vagues (Red Sun Above the Waves), Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Soleil sur la Vagues (Red Sun Above the Waves) Year: 1976 Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper Size: 22.75 x 30.75 inches Condition: Good No...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

South America with Flying Colors, Modern Poster by Alexander Calder
South America with Flying Colors, Modern Poster by Alexander Calder

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: Poster, signed, Size: 19 in. x 24 in. (48.26 cm x 60.96 cm)

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Colored Wedge Structure Lithograph, Modernism, 1963, Unframed, DLM

Colored Wedge Structure Lithograph, Modernism, 1963, Unframed, DLM

By Alexander Calder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This double-page lithograph, featuring a colored wedge structure, is printed on pages 17 and 18 of Derrière le Miroir (DLM) No. 141. The lithograph includes a fold line down the cent...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Untitled Lithograph, Abstract Style, 1963, Unframed, Very Good

Untitled Lithograph, Abstract Style, 1963, Unframed, Very Good

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled is an original Lithograph realized in 1963 by Alexander Calder from "Derrière Le Miroir" No signature. Very good condition including a white cardboard Passepartout. Alexa...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Star, from Our Unfinished Revolution

Star, from Our Unfinished Revolution

By Alexander Calder

Located in Naples, Florida

Lithograph from the portfolio Our Unfinished Revolution Edition of 250 Signed and dated in the print Printed by Mourlot, Paris Published by Alba E...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir No. 141 Stabile 2
Derriere Le Miroir No. 141 Stabile 2

Derriere Le Miroir No. 141 Stabile 2

By Alexander Calder

Located in Austin, TX

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 141, Stabile 2 A double page lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 141 publication. With vertical fold in the middle, as ...

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1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Calder's Stabiles - Photolithograph - 1963

Calder's Stabiles - Photolithograph - 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Photolithograph on paper, realized in 1963 for the french Art Review Derrière le Miroir. Not signed. Very good condition.

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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

People - Vintage Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1966

People - Vintage Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1966

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

People is an original artwork realized by Alexander Calder in 1966. Original mix colored lithograph on double page. The artwork was the cover design for the art review "Derriere Le...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper realized for Derrière le Miroir no.141, and realized in 1963. Not signed. Very good condition. Derrière le Miroir (“Behind the Mirror”) was the legendary art m...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Sky Swirl from Flying Colors, Modern Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
Sky Swirl from Flying Colors, Modern Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder

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 Airlines Year: 1974 Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate Size: 20 in. x 26 in. ...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph 1963 (Calder derrière le miroir)
Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph 1963 (Calder derrière le miroir)

Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph 1963 (Calder derrière le miroir)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Vintage 1960s Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph from Derrière le Miroir. 15 x 22 inches. Center fold-line as issued; very good overall condition for its age. Unsigned from an ed...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Mid Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph
Alexander Calder Mid Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph

Alexander Calder Mid Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph

By Alexander Calder

Located in Soquel, CA

Vintage 1960s Alexander Calder Lithograph double page part of portfolio "Derriere le Miroir". Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1966. No. 156. Text on verso. Unsigned from an unknown edition. Presented in black mat with red core. Mat size: 20"H x 24"W. Image size: 15"H x 22"W. American artist Alexander Calder changed the course of modern art by developing an innovative method of sculpting, bending, and twisting wire to create three-dimensional “drawings in space.” Resonating with the Futurists and Constructivists, as well as the language of early nonobjective painting, Calder’s mobiles (a term coined by Marcel Duchamp in 1931 to describe his work) consist of abstract shapes made of industrial materials––often poetic and gracefully formed and at times boldly colored––that hang in an uncanny, perfect balance. His complex assemblage Cirque Calder (1926–31), which allowed for the artist’s manipulation of its various characters presented before an audience, predated Performance Art by some 40 years. Later in his career, Calder devoted himself to making outdoor monumental sculptures...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Ink

Alexander Calder lithographic cover 1971 (Calder Derrière le miroir)

Alexander Calder lithographic cover 1971 (Calder Derrière le miroir)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Alexander Calder Lithographic cover c. 1971 from Derrière le miroir: Lithographic cover in colors; 11 x 15 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of u...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Untitled Lithograph by Alexander Calder, Abstract, 1963, Unframed

Untitled Lithograph by Alexander Calder, Abstract, 1963, Unframed

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled is an original Lithograph realized in 1963 by Alexander Calder from "Derrière Le Miroir" No signature. Very good condition including a white cardboard Passepartout. Alexa...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Le Point de Non-Retour

Le Point de Non-Retour

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Le Point de Non-Retour, 1969 Signed and numbered in pencil Lithograph in colors on wove paper 20 x 28.25 inches Edition 60 of 100

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

From "Mobiles" to "Critters" - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1976

From "Mobiles" to "Critters" - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1976

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on cardboard realized by Alexander Calder in 1976, in occasion of his solo exhibition at Galleria Rondanini, Rome. Not signer nor numbered, as issued. Excellet condition.

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Original exhibition poster by Calder at the Théâtre Français de la Danse in 1969
Original exhibition poster by Calder at the Théâtre Français de la Danse in 1969

Original exhibition poster by Calder at the Théâtre Français de la Danse in 1969

By Alexander Calder

Located in PARIS, FR

The original exhibition poster by Calder at the Théâtre Français de la Danse in 1969 stands as a vibrant testament to the innovative spirit of both the artist and the venue. Created by the renowned American sculptor Alexander Calder, this poster not only advertises the event but also embodies Calder's distinctive artistic style and ethos. Calder, known for his pioneering work in kinetic sculpture and mobiles, brings his signature aesthetic to this poster. With bold, primary colors and playful geometric shapes, the design reflects Calder's fascination with movement and balance. The composition exudes a sense of dynamic energy, inviting viewers to engage with the artwork on multiple levels. At the heart of the poster is likely a depiction of one of Calder's iconic mobiles or stabiles, rendered with a sense of whimsy and sophistication. The surrounding typography, rendered in a simple yet impactful font, communicates essential details about the exhibition, including the artist's name and the venue. The choice of the Théâtre Français de la Danse as the location for the exhibition adds another layer of significance to the poster. Founded by the French dancer and choreographer Maurice Béjart...

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

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

Artist: Alexander Calder (1898–1976) Title: Tree (Arbre) Year: December 1971 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Imprimerie Arte, Paris Notes: This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Arbre (Tree), originates from the December 1971 folio Derriere le Miroir, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Imprimerie Arte, Paris, 1971. The composition exemplifies Calder’s distinctive exploration of organic form, movement, rhythm, and abstraction, translating into the graphic medium the dynamic visual language that transformed twentieth-century sculpture. Through an economy of line and shape, Calder transforms the familiar form of a tree into a spirited modernist image animated by the same sense of balance and visual energy that distinguishes his celebrated mobiles, stabiles, gouaches, and works on paper. Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the twentieth century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned simultaneously as an exhibition catalogue and as an autonomous work of art, featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists stones or plates alongside essays, poems, and critical texts. Over more than three decades, Derriere le Miroir produced over 250 issues and presented an extraordinary range of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, Antoni Tapies, Pierre Alechinsky, Pol Bury, Bram van Velde, and many others. Printed by master ateliers such as Mourlot and Arte, the series established new standards of excellence in modern lithography and graphic design. Closely linked to exhibitions at Galerie Maeght, each issue served as a lasting document of postwar modernism, uniting image, text, and philosophy into a uniquely influential publication that remains among the most important and collectible achievements in twentieth century art publishing. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898–1976) was an American sculptor, painter, and printmaker whose pioneering innovations in kinetic art revolutionized modern sculpture and transformed visual language. Born in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, into a family of artists, he trained as a mechanical engineer before moving into art, a combination that shaped his lifelong engagement with balance, structure, and motion. After relocating to Paris in 1926, he entered the avant-garde circle and formed friendships with Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Salvador Dali, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, whose influences helped shape his vision. Calder’s Cirque Calder introduced performance, humor, and engineering into sculpture, and he later invented the mobile, named by Duchamp, as well as its stationary counterpart, the stabile. His delicately balanced moving works and monumental public sculptures redefined the possibilities of abstraction and spatial experience, influencing artists such as Jean Tinguely, George Rickey, Donald Judd, Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Serra, and Olafur Eliasson. His gouaches, prints, and jewelry extended his vocabulary of rhythm and color across media. Represented in every major modern museum including MoMA, the Guggenheim, the Tate, and the Centre Pompidou, he stands alongside Picasso, Giacometti, Dali, Miro, Kandinsky, Duchamp, and Man Ray as one of the defining voices of modern art. Calder’s highest auction record was achieved by Poisson Volant (Flying Fish) (1957), which sold for 25.9 million USD at Christie’s, New York, on May 15, 2014, affirming his enduring influence and collectibility. Alexander Calder Arbre (Tree), Calder Derriere le Miroir, Calder Maeght Editeur Paris, Calder Imprimerie Arte, Calder 1971 lithograph, Calder tree...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder -- Presenza Grafica
Alexander Calder -- Presenza Grafica

Alexander Calder -- Presenza Grafica

By Alexander Calder

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Presenza Grafica, 1972 The aquatint in colors Hand signed lower right Numbered 38/90 lower left Sheet size 37.25 x 37.5 inches

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Aquatint

Couleurs au Choix
Couleurs au Choix

Couleurs au Choix

By Alexander Calder

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Couleurs au Choix Size: 24 x 30 Inches Medium: Lithograph Edition: of 75 Year: 1970 Notes: Hand signed and numbered by the Artist in pencil. Artw...

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1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Original 1968 poster by Alexander Calder - XXIVe Salon de Mai
Original 1968 poster by Alexander Calder - XXIVe Salon de Mai

Original 1968 poster by Alexander Calder - XXIVe Salon de Mai

By Alexander Calder

Located in PARIS, FR

This bold and iconic original 1968 poster was created by none other than Alexander Calder, the American sculptor and pioneer of kinetic art, for the 24th edition of the Salon de Mai,...

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Signed in pencil and numbered 35 from an edition of 150. Marked in pencil on back “Affiches AC Zurich 1975” with the number 8863 or 8868. 27 1/2” x 19 5/8”. Unframed. Originally pu...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir
Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir

Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1971 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition; well-preseved. Unsigned from an edition of u...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph, Offset

From "Mobiles" to "Critters" - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1976

From "Mobiles" to "Critters" - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1976

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on cardboard realized by Alexander Calder in 1976, in occasion of his solo exhibition at Galleria Rondanini, Rome. Not signer nor numbered, as issued. Excellet condition.

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Atelier Mourlot (115 Bank Street) by Alexander Calder
Atelier Mourlot (115 Bank Street) by Alexander Calder

Atelier Mourlot (115 Bank Street) by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

This colorful abstract lithographic poster was printed at the Atelier Mourlot on Bank Street in New York City in 1967. Calder is one of the most acclaimed and influential sculptors...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Alexander Calder Art

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Find a wide variety of authentic Alexander Calder art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, red, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alexander Calder in lithograph, paint, gouache and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Alexander Calder art, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Sam Francis, Teodora Guererra, and Robert Motherwell. Alexander Calder art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $2,850,000, while the average work can sell for $1,331.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    The exact number of works of art Calder made isn't known. Over the course of his life, the prolific artist produced at least 600 sculptures, including more than 20 monumental outdoor works. In addition, he made thousands of oil paintings, prints and drawings. Calder even crafted jewelry and toys. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several interpretations of how to describe the characteristics of Alexander Calder’s sculptures. Some say they are abstract, with life-like elements, others say they are flat, simplified shapes that intersect at opposing angles. See the magic for yourself — shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Like all meaningful works of art, the mood that best describes American artist Alexander Calder’s sculptures is subject to interpretation. Common descriptors for his abstract work include “playful” or “whimsical.” Calder is best known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alexander Calder’s artwork has found its home in many museums and art galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. The revered American sculptor's mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. (He was a celebrated modernist printmaker, too, and while jewelry was a secondary métier for him, interest in his wearable art has accelerated in recent years.)

    For Calder, the fascinating moment of artistic alchemy comes sometime between his representational canvases of the late 1920s and 1931, the year of his first show of abstract sculpture. Moving to Paris helped spur his creativity, as it did for so many artists and writers. The moment Calder arrived, he began working on one of his most seminal pieces, Cirque Calder (1931), his delightful distillation of the circus into what are essentially three-dimensional line drawings made with wire. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Alexander Calder was famous for his work as an artist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. He also created large-scale sculptures that frequently involved kinetic elements. Some of his best-known works include Mobile (Arc of Petals), Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), Fish and A Universe. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Most artists consider Alexander Calder to be a Kinetic artist rather than a Surrealist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms usually suspended from the ceiling. Calder also pioneered a new art form with wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any air movement, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. Explore a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    American artist Alexander Calder is best known for his work in sculpture, particularly his monumental sculptures and innovative ‘mobiles’ in the tradition of kinetic art. Shop a collection of authentic Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The American sculptor Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. His mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Alexander Calder is best known for his sculptures. He produced large, playful freestanding and hanging works in vibrant colors. Examples include Mobile-Stabile, Lobster Trap and Fish Tail and Flying Dragon. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Alexander Calder mostly made sculptures, although he also worked in printmaking, painting, performance and other media. He is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Some of his most famous works include Cirque Calder, A Universe, Josephine Baker (III), Mobile (Arc of Petals), Devil Fish, Romulus and Remus and Fish. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The art movement that Alexander Calder was connected to was kinetic art. The term refers to art that moves or has the appearance of movement. With their ability to sway and turn once suspended, Calder's mobiles are often referenced as examples of kinetic art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Alexander Calder used many of the elements of art when producing his works. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. These kinetic pieces use color, shape and space to convey a sense of unity, and the form of the art allows it to interact with its environment. Find a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Alexander Calder produced more than 22,000 works of art during his lifetime. The prolific artist made paintings, drawings, prints, tapestries, stage sets, jewelry and other types of art. Some of his most famous pieces include Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), A Universe, Mobile (Arc of Petals) and Devil Fish. Shop a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.