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
Alexander Calder (1898 - 1976) - Blue Sun EA - Color lithograph on paper - 1960
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Color lithography on paper, edited in 1960
limited edition in 125 copies
signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner,
numbered in lower left corner
paper size: 76 x 58 cm
framed...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
"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
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
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...
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$16,000 Sale Price
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Calder Exhibition Poster - Vintage Screen Print by Alexander Calder - 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Calder Exhibition Poster is an artwork realized by Alexander Calder in 1976
Mixed colored serigraph.
Fair conditions with some tears along the margin.
This beautiful and colored p...
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1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Screen
McGovern for McGovernment (Signed by BOTH Alexander Calder and George McGovern)
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder
McGovern for McGovernment (Signed by BOTH Alexander Calder and George McGovern), 1972
Lithograph on wove paper with deckled edges. Hand signed and Numbered by Calder, and inscribed and signed by George McGovern. Publisher's blind stamp.
Pencil signed and numbered 184/200
Published by Styria Studio, New York (with blind stamp)
Bibliography:
George McGovern & the Democratic Insurgents: The Best Campaign and Political Posters of the Last Fifty Years (University of Nebraska Press), Hal Elliot Wert
Frame included
Framed in a mus...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph, Pencil
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 221, 1976. Published by Aimé Mae...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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The Oval Spiral
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "The Oval Spiral" is a Post-War, geometric abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds and blacks by artist Alexander Calder. T...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder poster (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder 'La Grenouille et Cie'
Vintage original 1971 poster for the exhibition Pace Columbus (Ohio) featuring a printed Calder signature.
Medium: Offset lithograph
Dimensions: 25 x 32 inches
An original 1st printing in very good vintage condition.
Plate signed on the lower right from an edition of unknown.
This is an original 1970s poster and not a recent reproduction of any kind.
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1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph, Offset
Four Great Pyramids
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
Signed: Calder (Lower, Right)
“Four Great Pyramids”, 1970
Lithograph in Colors on Arches Paper
Sheet Size: 30” x 43”
Numbered: Hand signed and ...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Pop Art Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Devil
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Devil
Medium: Etching and aquatint in colors
Date: 1974
Edition: 20/80
Sheet Size: 25 7/8" x 20"
Image Size: 19 1/8" x 13 1/2"
Signature: Hand signed ...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph, Aquatint
rare Maeght sculpted holiday card 1968 - collectors item mid century modern art
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder
rare Maeght sculpted holiday card, 1968
Hand made sculpted paper collage on paper with embossing
Embossed artist's monogram
10 × 7 × 6 1/2 inches
This rare, fold-ou...
Category
1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Laid Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 173, 1968. Published by Aimé Mae...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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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...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$175,000
'Jeune Fillet et sa Suite'
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder’s ‘Jeune Fillette et sa Suite’ lithograph reflects his signature style of playful abstraction while offering a whimsical portrayal of human figures through simplifie...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$9,520 Sale Price
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 221, 1976. Published by Aimé Mae...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 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
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
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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° 141...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Cercles
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An artwork by Alexander Calder. "Cercles" is an abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blues, and blacks by Post-War, American artist Alexander Calder. T...
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Late 20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$150,000
Balloons - Original lithograph - Mourlot, 1971
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder
Balloons and Color Mosaic, 1971
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 Lazzaro in 1...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled
Color lithograph, 1959
Unsigned (as issued)
From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 113, 1959
Publisher: Editions Pierre a Feu
Editor: A. Maeght
Small edition as it appeared in the ma...
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1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Alexander Calder, 'Skywirl' from Flying Colors suite 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Title: "Skywirl" (from the Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection)
Year: 1974-75
Medium: Lithographs on Arches paper
Size: 20 x 2...
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1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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° 221,...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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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
Materials
Offset
$650 Sale Price
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"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.
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Category
1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$195 Sale Price
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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
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...
Category
1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Ballons Dégoulinés (Bulles D'air)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder, Ballons Dégoulinés (Bulles D'air), 1969
Signed and numbered in pencil, from an edition of 75
Framing: Although it is currently framed, it is being sold unframed. ...
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1960s 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
Stabiles
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder
Stabiles, circa 1970
Color lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil from an edition of 150
Published by Maeght éditeur, Paris; printed at Atelier Fernand Mourlot...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
1960's Alexander Calder lithographic cover Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover c. 1968 from Derrière le miroir:
Lithograph in colors; 11 x 15 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition.
Unsigned from an edition of unknown with crisp bright colors.
Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, c. 1968.
Unsigned from an edition of unknown.
Looks fantastic framed.
Derrière le miroir:
In October 1945 the French art dealer Aimé Maeght opens his art gallery at 13 Rue de Téhéran in Paris. His beginning coincides with the end of Second World War and the return of a number of exiled artists back to France.
The publication was created in October 1946 (n°1) and published without interruption until 1982 (n°253). Its original articles and illustrations (mainly original color lithographs by the gallery artists) who were famous at the time.
The lithographic publication covered only the artists exhibited by Maeght gallery either through personal or group exhibitions. Among them were, Pierre Alechinsky, Francis Bacon, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Eduardo Chillida, Alberto Giacometti, Vassily Kandinsky, Ellsworth Kelly, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Saul Steinberg and Antoni Tapies.
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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
'Environment & Evolution'
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder’s 'Environment and Evolution' lithograph exemplifies his signature style of dynamic abstraction, translating the movement and balance of his famous mobiles into a tw...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
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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
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Lithograph
1963 Alexander Calder 'Colored Wedge Structure'
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
$200 Sale Price
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Alexander Calder - Spirale Millepiedi - Hand-Signed Lithography, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Alexander Calder ( 1898 - 1976 ) - Spirale millepiedi - hand-signed lithography, 1972
Additional information:
Material: color lithography on paper
Edited in 1972
Limited edition in ...
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20th Century Pop Art Alexander Calder Art
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Paper, 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
Untitled (Plate 2) DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Plate 2) DLM
Color lithograph, 1963
Unsigned and unnumbered (as issued)
From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141
Published by A. Maeght, Paris
Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris
Note...
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1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
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
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Materials
Lithograph
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
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
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Ink, Gouache
Alexander Calder 'Albi' Limited Edition, Signed Print
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Rafael, CA
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976),
'Albi', 1969
Lithograph in colors
Pencil signed lower right
Edition 94/100
Sheet: 35.25 x 25 inches
In a vintage acrylic box...
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1960s Abstract 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
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
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
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Lithograph
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...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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...
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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
$1,560 Sale Price
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 113, published ...
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1950s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Alexander Calder lithograph 1960s (Calder derriere le miroir)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1967 from Derrière le miroir:
Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition; well-preserved.
Unsigned from an edition of u...
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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
$300 Sale Price
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Find lithographs and other art prints 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 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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