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
Intersections, Framed Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Intersections from Derriere Le Miroir by Alexander Calder, American (1898–1976)
Date: 1968
Lithograph
Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm)
Printer: Maeght, Paris
Publisher: Maeght Edi...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
The Forest
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "The Forest" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, yellows, and blues by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is signed lower right, "Calder 72...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$175,000
Colonial Organisms
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "Colonial Organisms" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, yellow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
Plate 1, from Derriere Le Miroir #156
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Derriere le Miroir #156 (Plate 1)
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: (Plate 1) Derriere le Miroir #156
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156
Medium: Original lithograph
Ye...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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), calle...
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1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Seahorse
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Seahorse, 1975
Signed and numbered in pencil
Color lithograph
29.5 x 21.25 inches
Edition 100 of 125
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Lithograph Poster by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lithograph poster by Alexander Calder for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), created in 1965. The dynamic composition is signed and dated in the plate.
Exhibition Poste...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Puppet Man, E. A
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Puppet Man, 1960. By Alexander Calder.
"E.A" Written in pencil by the artist
The "E.A." designation on the print likely indicates it's an artist's proof, o...
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Lithograph
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
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder, 'Friendship' from Flying Colors suite 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Title: "Friendship" (from the Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection)
Year: 1974-75
Medium: Lithographs on Arches paper
Size: 20 ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Mickey Mouse
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "Mickey Mouse" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, yellows, and oran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
"L'Etoile" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. EA from edition of 75
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"L'Etoile" geometric abstract lithograph of the sun by Alexander Calder. Hand-lettered EA on lower left front. Hand-signed Calder on lower right front. From an edition of 75. Beautif...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 69-7...
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1950s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$796 Sale Price
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Le Bateau Lavoir (The Laundry Boat)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Le Bateau Lavoir (The Laundry Boat)
Year: 1969
Medium: Lithograph
Edition: 73/75
Numbered 73/75 in pencil, lower margin ...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$7,980 Sale Price
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Sun-Moon-Universe Rare vintage mid century 1950s French poster published Mourlot
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder
Sun-Moon-Universe: Rare vintage mid century French poster, 1956
Offset lithograph
Plate signed (printed signature)
20 × 17 1/2 inches
Unframed
Rare Mid Century mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Untitled (Plate 1) DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Plate 1) DLM
Color lithograph, 1963
Unsigned and unnumbered (as usual)
From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141
Published by A. Maeght, Paris
Image/sheet size: 14 7/8 x 11 inches...
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1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Materials
Lithograph
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Composition, Société internationale d'art XXe siècle
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, XXe siècle, Nouvelle série N° 3 (double) Juin 1952,...
Category
1950s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$1,196 Sale Price
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Tempete
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
"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 11 of 100.
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
L' Envolee
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "L'Envolee" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds and blacks by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is sig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$150,000
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
Materials
Lithograph
Plate 6, from Derriere Le Miroir #173
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 6
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173
Medium: Lithograph
Date: 1968
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4"
Sheet Size: 15" x 11"
Image...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Vive
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "Vive" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, and blues by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is signed lower right, "Calder 72...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$175,000
Zigzag Sun and Crags
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "Zigzag Sun and Crags" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, and blues by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is signed lower right, "Calder 72...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
Sun and Sea
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder
Sun and Sea
1972
Lithograph
22 3/4 x 30 5/8 in.
Edition of 150
Pencil signed and numbered
Alexander Calder is one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder -- Lanscape
By Alexander Calder
Located in BRUCE, ACT
ALEXANDER CALDER
Landscape.
Color lithograph, 1975
Sheet Size 76.7 x 111.7 cm
Hand Signed lower right
Numbered 115/150 lower left
Published by Trans-World Art, New York.
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$7,568 Sale Price
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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...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Tornado in Space
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A drawing by Alexander Calder. "Tornado in Space" is a Post-War abstract drawing, ink on paper in black and white by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is s...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink
Derriere Le Miroir-No. 190-Page 14-15
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Derriere Le Miroir-No. 190-Page 14-15
Color lithograph, 1971
Unsigned (as issued)
From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 190, 1971
Publisher: Aime Maeght, Paris
Printer: L’Imprimerie Arts, Pa...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Two Crosses
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Two Crosses" is a gouache on paper by Alexander Calder. The work is signed in the lower right, "Calder 65”.
Although renowned for his innovative and groundbreaking sculptures, Alexander Calder started his artistic career as an abstract painter, preferring to use gouache. What is gouache? Gouache is a water-soluble paint – a type of opaque watercolor.
As Calder returned to gouache painting towards the end of his life, he was now armed with a lifetime of experience as a sculptor. He explored the three-dimensional vocabulary of sculptural forms he had developed onto the two-dimensional surface of the paper. Certain shapes and colors recur throughout his gouaches and sculptures. Circles, ovals, and other geometric forms dominate the space. There is the same sense of energy and fluidity. The shapes do not sit on the surface but vibrate giving a feeling of movement in contrast to the static nature of painting.
Like his sculpture, Calder’s gouache...
Category
1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
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
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1973 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
Materials
Lithograph
$440 Sale Price
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Seascape
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
“Seascape”, 1974
Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper
Signed: Calder (Lower, Right)
Sheet Size: 39 3/5 × 28 in
Marked “EA”, apart from an editio...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
BLACK CHAIR (ORIGINAL GOUACHE)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Aventura, FL
Original gouache and ink painting on paper. Hand signed and dated by Alexander Calder. Executed in 1969, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York,...
Category
1960s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Directions
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "Directions" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, yellows, and oranges by artist Alexander Calder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$175,000
Skybird, from Flying Colors
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Skybird
Portfolio: Flying Colors
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1974
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 27" x 33"
Image Size: 20" x 26"
Sheet Size: 20" x 26"...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cinq Boules et Deux Serpents, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Title: Cinq Boules et Deux Serpents
Year: 1965
Medium: Lithograph in colors on wove paper
Edition: 90, plus proofs
Size: 20.5 x 28.75 inches
Cond...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$10,800 Sale Price
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Plate 7, from Derriere Le Miroir #141 (Stabiles)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 7
Portfolio: Derriere Le Miroir #141 (Stabiles)
Medium: Lithograph
Date: 1963
Edition: Unnumbered
Sheet Size: 15" x 22"
Image Size: 15" x 22"
Si...
Category
1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere le Miroir #173 (Plate 2)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Lithograph
Title: Derriere le Miroir #173 (Plate 2)
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173
Year: 1968
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 22" x 29 1/4"
Shee...
Category
1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Pinwheels and Pyramids with Circles
By Alexander Calder
Located in Naples, Florida
Alexander Calder's "Pinwheels and Pyramids," a lithograph from 1970, is a striking example of his signature style that blends abstraction with a sense of playfulness. Known for his i...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Plate 5 from the Portfolio Derriere le Miroir #212
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Plate 5 (Derriere le Miroir # 212)
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph in colors
Title: Plate 5
Portfolio: Derriere le M...
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1970s Post-Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
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...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Card Players (Derriere le Miroir # 212)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Card Players (Derriere le Miroir # 212)
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph in colors
Title: Card Players
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #212
Year: 1...
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1970s Post-Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Waves (Derriere le Miroir #156)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Waves (Derriere le Miroir 156)
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156
Medium: Lithograph
Date: 1966
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4"
Shee...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Santa Claus : Three Figures - Original Handsigned Etching
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Santa Claus : Three Figures, 1974
Original Etching
Handsigned in pencil
On vellum Arches
50.5 cm x 66 cm (c. 19,7 x 25,9 inch)
Excellent condition
Category
1970s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Etching
Three Pyramids + Blue Ball
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Three Pyramids + Blue Ball" is a gouache on paper by Alexander Calder. The work is signed in the lower right, "Calder 73”.
Although renowned for his innovative and groundbreaking sculptures, Alexander Calder started his artistic career as an abstract painter, preferring to use gouache. What is gouache? Gouache is a water-soluble paint – a type of opaque watercolor.
As Calder returned to gouache painting towards the end of his life, he was now armed with a lifetime of experience as a sculptor. He explored the three-dimensional vocabulary of sculptural forms he had developed onto the two-dimensional surface of the paper. Certain shapes and colors recur throughout his gouaches and sculptures. Circles, ovals, and other geometric forms dominate the space. There is the same sense of energy and fluidity. The shapes do not sit on the surface but vibrate giving a feeling of movement in contrast to the static nature of painting.
Like his sculpture, Calder’s gouache...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 173,...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 156, 1966. Published by Aimé Mae...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Alexander Calder - Girandola - Hand-Signed Lithography, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Alexander Calder ( 1898 - 1976 ) - Girandola - hand-signed lithography, 1972
Additional information:
Material: Color lithography on paper
Edited in 1972
Limited edition in 100 copie...
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20th Century Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Presenza Grafica
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Large, scarce limited edition color aquatint by Alexander Calder, from a limited edition of 90. Signed by Calder and numbered in pencil. Printed and published by 2RC Edizioni d'Art...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Aquatint
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 173,...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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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
Category
1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Spider's Nest
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
Spider's Nest, 1975
Signed: Calder (Lower, Right)
Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper
Sheet Size: 29 1/2" × 43"
Numbered: XIX/L in Roman Numeral...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derrier from Derriere Le Miroir, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976)
Title: Derrier from Derriere Le Miroir
Year: 1968
Medium: Lithograph
Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm)
Frame Size: 23 x 19 inches
...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Bobine
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Bobine" is a gouache and ink on paper by Alexander Calder. The work is signed in the lower right "Calder 72".
Although renowned for his innovative and groundbreaking sculptures, Alexander Calder started his artistic career as an abstract painter, preferring to use gouache. What is gouache? Gouache is a water-soluble paint – a type of opaque watercolor.
As Calder returned to gouache painting towards the end of his life, he was now armed with a lifetime of experience as a sculptor. He explored the three-dimensional vocabulary of sculptural forms he had developed onto the two-dimensional surface of the paper. Certain shapes and colors recur throughout his gouaches and sculptures. Circles, ovals, and other geometric forms dominate the space. There is the same sense of energy and fluidity. The shapes do not sit on the surface but vibrate giving a feeling of movement in contrast to the static nature of painting.
Like his sculpture, Calder’s gouache...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
$180,000
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 141, 1963. Published by Aimé Mae...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Underwater Sunset
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander CALDER (1898-1976)
Underwater Sunset
Painted in 1964
Gouache on paper
Signed and dated lower right
This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New Y...
Category
1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
"Rire jaune" 1976 signed gouache and ink on paper artwork by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gouache and ink on paper artwork of horses by Alexander Calder framed under glass in gold leaf frame. Signed and dated "Calder 76" in lower right corner....
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Plate 6, from 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...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Most 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024Alexander 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 ExpertApril 3, 2024Alexander 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.
Shop authentic Alexander Calder prints, sculptures and other art from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs. - Where is Alexander Calder’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander 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 5, 2022American 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 24, 2024How 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 ExpertJune 6, 2024The 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, 2022There 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, 2022Like 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, 2022The 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many art lovers believe that lithographs are worth investing in. Lithographs tend to be more painterly than other printing techniques, and many postwar and contemporary painters have collaborated with lithographic workshops to push their practices in new directions. Collectors of lithographs can add prints from a wide range of artists to their collections. Some artists known for working with the technique include Théodore Gericault, Eugène Delacroix, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Honoré Daumier, Henri Matisse, Alphonse Mucha and M.C. Escher.
However, whether or not it’s worth investing in lithographs is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection.
Find lithographs and other art prints on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024Alexander 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Alexander 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 16, 2024Alexander 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024Alexander 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.
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