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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Untitled, 1965
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Alexander Calder, Untitled, 1965, is Color Lithograph on BFK Rives. Hand signed by Alexander Calder (Pennsylvania, 1898 - New York, 1976) in pencil in the lower right and is numbered...
Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
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
Lithograph
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Boomerang, 1974
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Boomerang, 1974 Lithograph in colors on Arches paper Published by Transworld Art, New York, printed by Mourlot, Paris 29.5 x 43.3 inches Signed in pencil, "A.P." apart from the edit...
Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Lithograph
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover Derrière le miroir 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover: Derrière le miroir 1973: Lithographic cover sheet; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Por...
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Our Unfinished Revolution (Sun), 1976, Limited Edition poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph poster Printed signature and date on offset paper This poster was published in a limited edition of 250, separate from the lithographic portfolio of the same title ...
Lithograph, Offset
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...
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Lithograph
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...
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Alexander Calder Roses lithograph (1960s Calder)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1966: Lithograph in colors; 11 x 15 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. From: Derrière le miroir Publish...
Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fleur d'Helice
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Fleur d'Helice, 1969 Lithograph in colors on Chiffon de Mandeure paper Maeght Editeur, Paris 29.5 x 43.3 inches Signed and numbered in pencil, edition 62 of 75 Professionally framed...
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Untitled from "Derriere le Miroir" (1963) Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Calder, Alexander Untitled Abstract, 1963 Lithograph on paper 15 x 11 in. From the limited edition of the Derriere le Miroir magazine, 1963 Published by Maeght, Paris
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Our Unfinished Revolution poster Limited Edition of 250, '76
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph poster Printed signature and date on offset paper This poster was published in a limited edition of 250 - unnumbered - separate from the lithographic portfolio of...
Lithograph, Offset
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...
Offset
Environment and Evolution Print, American Modern, 1970s, Excellent
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Calder’s use of curvilinear forms and asymmetrical balance mimics the natural, evolving movement of a snail, underscoring his fascination with motion and transformation. ‘Escargot’ e...
Color, Lithograph
$1,000
Alexander Calder - Transworld Art International Art Fair, Tel Aviv, 1977 poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph poster published by the Transworld Art Fair in Tel Aviv The work depicted in the image is Calder's "Boomerang", 1973 Plate (printed) signature Unframed ALEXANDER CA...
Lithograph, Offset
$200Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Lithograph
$545
Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph, Unsigned, 1963, Derriere le Miroir #141
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Plate 1 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #141 (Stabiles) Medium: Lithograph Year: 1963 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size: 15" ...
Lithograph
Comètes
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Comètes, 1968 Lithograph in colors on wove paper 26.90 x 21.75 inches Signed and numbered in pencil, edition of 200 copies Professionally framed Alexander Calder was born in Ph...
Lithograph
Sky Swirl
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: "Swirl" from The Flying Colors Collection, 1975 for Braniff Airlines Year: 1974 Signed in Plate Framed Dimensions: 28.75" x 22.5" Print Dimensions: 26...
Lithograph
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
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 Collection Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper Size: 20 x 26 inc...
Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue - lithograph - Mourlot, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue, 1972 Original Lithograph (4 color stones) Printed in Mourlot workshop On vellum 31 x 24 cm (c. 12,2 x 9,5 in) Edited by San Laz...
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Untitled Stabiles from "Derriere le Miroir" (1963) Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Calder, Alexander Untitled Stabiles, 1963 Lithograph on paper 15 x 11 1/2 in. From the limited edition of the Derriere le Miroir magazine, 1963 Published by Maeght, Paris
Lithograph
$295
Color Balloons and Waves (Les Travestis du Reel) - Lithograph poster - 1979
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER Les Travestis du Reel, 1979 Original vintage lithograph poster Printed in Atelier Arts-Litho Printed signature in the plate 82 x 57 cm (c. 32.2 x 22.4 in) Excelle...
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...
Lithograph
Alexander Calder: From Mobiles to Critters - Lithograph by Alexander Calder-1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph realized in occasion of Calder's Exhibition at Galleria Rondanini, Rome, 1976. Not signed and not numbered, as issued. Edition of 500. Excellent condition
Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
$956Sale Price|25% Off
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...
Paper, Ink
Alexander Calder: From Mobiles to Critters - Lithograph by Alexander Calder-1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph realized in occasion of Calder's Exhibition at Galleria Rondanini, Rome, 1976. Not signed and not numbered, as issued. Edition of 500. Excellent condition
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Stabiles VIII (Dancer) from "Derriere le Miroir", 1963
By Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Calder, Alexander Untitled Stabiles, 1963 Lithograph on paper 15 x 11 1/2 in. From the limited edition of the Derriere le Miroir magazine, 1963 Published by Maeght, Paris
Lithograph
Spirals and Forms
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered in pencil Color lithograph on wove paper Condition: In Excellent condition
Lithograph
$17,150Sale Price|30% Off
Papoose
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Papoose Medium: Color Lithograph Year: 1969 Framed Dimensions: 36"h x50"w 1.5"d Print Dimensions: 28 x 43 in Framed in bespoke black frame. Signed "Calder" lower right. Numbered 9/75 Published by Maeght, Paris Condition: Excellent. Very small tear to middle right side of paper, does not affect the image Edition of 75 Alexander Calder, Papoose, 1969, is a vibrant color lithograph that captures the playful lyricism and rhythmic balance central to Calder’s visual language. Floating organic forms...
Lithograph
$195Sale Price|70% Off
Derriere Le Miroir No. 141 Cover
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 141, Cover Year: 1963 Dimensions: 15" x 11" Published by Maeght Editeur Excellent condition
Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
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.
Lithograph
The Red Sun (Soleil Rouge)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) The Red Sun (Soleil Rouge), 1965 Lithograph in Colors Sheet Size: 22” x 32” Printed by Maeght Editeur, Paris Edition: 10/90 Alexander Calder w...
Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
$225Sale Price|50% Off
Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Cover
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Cover One page Lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 201 publication. Unsigned and unnumbered from an edition of pre...
Lithograph
Spirale et Turban, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1965, Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in OPOLE, PL
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - Spirale et Turban Lithograph from 1965. The edition of E.A. (aside from an edition 125). Dimensions of work: 96 x 66 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: A...
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Untitled Unique Ink on paper laid on canvas (1961)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Calder, Alexander Untitled, 1961 Ink on paper laid on canvas 21 1/2 x 29 3/4 in. Original work of art Signed and dated in ink This work is registered in the archives of the Calder ...
Ink, Gouache
$545
Alexander Calder Abstrac Lithograph, Unsigned, 1973, Derriere le Miroir #201
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere le Miroir #201 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #201 Medium: Lithograph Date: 1973 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size:...
Lithograph
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)
Lithograph
Grey Ellipse, 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Alexander Calder, Grey Ellipse, 1976, captures the artist’s mastery of balance, movement, and bold color. Known globally for pioneering kinetic sculpture, Calder translated his sculp...
Lithograph
$240Sale Price|39% Off
Alexander Calder Lithograph Derriere le miroir (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Vintage original Alexander Calder Three Legged Man Lithograph 1975: Lithograph in colors. 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. ...
Lithograph
"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...
Paper, Lithograph
Hommage à San Lazzaro, Lithograph, Modern, 1975, Excellent
By Alexander Calder
Located in OPOLE, PL
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - Hommage à San Lazzaro Lithograph from 1975. Dimensions of work: 35.5 x 26.5 cm. Plate signed. Each copy of this lithograph includes the original at...
Lithograph
Sun Face Moon Face
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
Alexander Calder Sun Face Moon Face , ca. 1965 Signed and numbered lower right Color lithograph on white wove paper, 50 x 65.4 cm 19.7 x 25.7 inches Edition of 100 Alexander Calder ...
Paper, Lithograph
$4,141
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) – L’albero del bene e del male– color lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Color lithograph on paper, edited in 1975. Limited edition of 100 copies Hand-signed by artist in pencil in the lower right corner. Paper size: 88.5 × 64 cm Very good conditions. A...
Paper
1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1970s Alexander Calder Lithograph from Derriere le Miroir: Medium: Lithograph in colors. 1975. Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches. Center fold-line as issued; v...
Lithograph
$716Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Lithograph
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...
Paper, Lithograph
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover Derrière le miroir 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover: Derrière le miroir 1973: Lithographic cover sheet; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Por...
Lithograph
$795
Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph, 1973, Unframed, Derriere le Miroir 201
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere le Miroir #201 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #201 Medium: Lithograph Year: 1973 Edition: Unnumbered Sheet Size: 22" x 15" Image Size: 22" x 1...
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1975, Derriere le Miroir #221
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Cover, from Derriere le Miroir # 221 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #221 Medium: Lithograph in colors Date: 1975 Edit...
Lithograph
$495
Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph, Unsigned, 1966, Derriere Le Miroir #156
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Plate 6 (Derriere le Miroir #156) Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156 Medium: Lithograph Year: 1966 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" I...
Lithograph
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
Aquatint