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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
Fond Rouge
Fond Rouge

Alexander CalderFond Rouge, 1969

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Fond Rouge

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Lithograph in colors Published by Maeght Éditeur, Paris Printed by Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris 22 x 29.5 inches Edition of 75 on Rives, signed and numbered - This one being a proof...

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir-No. 190-Page 14-15
Derriere Le Miroir-No. 190-Page 14-15

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...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Original Abstract Lithograph, Framed, 1974, Skyswirl
Alexander Calder Original Abstract Lithograph, Framed, 1974, Skyswirl

Alexander Calder Original Abstract Lithograph, Framed, 1974, Skyswirl

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Alexander Calder Skyswirl Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Skyswirl Portfolio: Flying Colors Medium: Original lithograph Year: 1974 Edition: Unnumbered Signed: In the stone Frame Size...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Spirale Nebula
Spirale Nebula

Spirale Nebula

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

A very good impression of this large color lithograph on Arches. Signed and numbered 94/100 in pencil by Calder. Printed and published by Mourlot, Paris.

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Color, Lithograph

The Oval Spiral
The Oval Spiral

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

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Ink, Gouache

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

Untitled Pyramids
Untitled Pyramids

Untitled Pyramids

By Alexander Calder

Located in Naples, Florida

This composition presents a field of sharply angled, pyramidal forms that appear to float across a light ground. Bold planes of red, yellow, blue, and black overlap to create depth, ...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, 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

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. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. From: Derrière le miroir Published Paris c. 1971. Printed in France. 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. Alexander Calder was an American artist best known for his invention of the kinetic sculptures known as mobiles. Calder also produced a variety of two-dimensional artworks including lithographs, paintings, and tapestries as seen in his Butterfly (1970). “My whole theory about art is the disparity that exists between form, masses, and movement,” the artist once said. Born on August 22, 1898 in Lawnton, PA, Calder turned to art in the 1920s, studying drawing and painting under George Luks and Boardman Robinson at the Art Students League in New York. Calder moved to Paris to continue his studies in 1926, where he was introduced to the European avant-garde through performances of his Cirque Calder (1926–1931). “I was very fond of the spatial relations,” he said of his interest in the circus. “The whole thing of the—the vast space—I’ve always loved it.” With these performances, along with his wire sculptures, Calder attracted the attention of such notable figures as Marcel Duchamp, Jean Arp, and Fernand Léger. Notably, it was his friend Duchamp that coined the term mobile—a pun in French meaning both “motion” and “motive”—during a visit to Calder’s Paris studio in 1931. His earliest mobiles moved by motors, but Calder soon abandoned these mechanics and designed pieces that moved by air currents or human interaction. Over the course of seven decades, along with his mobiles, he also produced paintings, monumental outdoor sculptures, works on paper, domestic objects, and jewelry. The artist lived in both Roxbury, CT, and Saché, France, before his death on November 11, 1976 in New York, NY. Today, his works are held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Tate Gallery in London. Related Categories Calder prints. Mid Century Modern. 1970s. Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art. Mid Century Modern. Calder clowns.

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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

Alexander Calder lithograph 1970s (Calder prints)
Alexander Calder lithograph 1970s (Calder prints)

Alexander Calder lithograph 1970s (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 un...

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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Seascape
Seascape

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

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir-Page 9
Derriere Le Miroir-Page 9

Derriere Le Miroir-Page 9

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Derriere Le Miroir-Page 9 Color lithograph, 1973 From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 201, January 1973 Unsigned (as issued) Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: L’Imprimerie Arte, Adr...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder three legged man)
Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder three legged man)

Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder three legged man)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Vintage original 1970s Alexander Calder Lithograph: 11x15 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir. Derrièr...

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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Ballons Dégoulinés (Bulles D'air)
Ballons Dégoulinés (Bulles D'air)

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

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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

Star, from Our Unfinished Revolution

Star, from Our Unfinished Revolution

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Star, 1975 - from Our Unfinished Revolution portfolio Lithograph in colors ***Professionally framed*** One of 250 copies, with the printed signature and date on offset paper. Prin...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Mickey Mouse

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...

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Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art

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Ink, Gouache

Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141
Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141

Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141 Original color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned and unnumbered (as issued) From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141 Published by A. Maeght, Paris Condition: E...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Directions
Directions

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...

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Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art

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Ink, Gouache

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

Sun and Sea

Sun and Sea

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Sun and Sea Signed and numbered in pencil Color lithograph 22.75 x 30.75 inches Edition 88 of 150

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Fêtes
Fêtes

Fêtes

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Complete set of 7 color aquatints on Arches. The deluxe edition of 25 signed by Calder and numbered, aside from the unsigned edition of 150. Each but one of the aquatints signed and ...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Color, Aquatint

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

Untitled (Plate 2) DLM
Untitled (Plate 2) DLM

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

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Lithograph

Pinwheels and Pyramids  with Circles

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

Untitled (Plate 4) DLM
Untitled (Plate 4) DLM

Untitled (Plate 4) DLM

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Untitled (Plate 7) DLM Color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned (as issued) From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141 Edition: 1500? Published by A. Maeght, Paris Condition: Mint Sheet/Image size: 1...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Cercles

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

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Ink, Gouache

Two Acrobats from Derriere le Miroir, Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder
Two Acrobats from Derriere le Miroir, Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder

Two Acrobats from Derriere le Miroir, Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Title: Two Acrobats from Derriere le Miroir Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph Size: 15 in. x 11 in. (38.1 cm x 27.94 cm) Frame Size: 23 x...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Lithograph Derriere le miroir (Calder prints)
Alexander Calder Lithograph Derriere le miroir (Calder prints)

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. ...

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1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Wigwam rouge et jaune
Wigwam rouge et jaune

Wigwam rouge et jaune

By Alexander Calder

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Wigwam rouge et jaune" is a gouache on paper by Alexander Calder. The unique work is signed in the lower right, “Calder 65”. Although renowned for his innovative and groundbreaking...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Untitled Color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned (as issued) From:Derriere le Miroir, Volume 141 Large unsigned edition Printed by Mourlot, Paris Published by Aime Maeght, Paris Condition: C...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

The Forest
The Forest

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

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Ink, Gouache

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. 1967 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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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Pyramids - Original Lithograph - Printed Signature
Pyramids - Original Lithograph - Printed Signature

Pyramids - Original Lithograph - Printed Signature

By Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander CALDER (1898-1976) Pyramids Original lithograph Signed in the plate On paper 64 x 43 cm (c. 25.1 x 16.9 in) INFORMATION: This lithograph was produced for the Pyramids exh...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Bobine
Bobine

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". A12922 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...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Le Noble Chevalier, 1960

Le Noble Chevalier, 1960

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) “Le Noble Chevalier, 1960” Lithograph in Colors on Velin de Rives paper Sheet Size: 11” x 16” (27.94 x 40.64 cm) Printed by Maeght Editeur, Par...

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1960s 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

Alexander Calder, The Three Faces, from Derriere le miroir, 1976
Alexander Calder, The Three Faces, from Derriere le miroir, 1976

Alexander Calder, The Three Faces, from Derriere le miroir, 1976

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Les Trois Visages (The Three Faces), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 221, originates from the 1976 edition pu...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

1960's Alexander Calder lithographic cover Derrière le miroir
1960's Alexander Calder lithographic cover Derrière le miroir

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. Related Categories: Mid century modern. Alexander Calder prints. Calder orange. Calder red...

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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Composition XI, from The Elementary Memory - American Kinetic Art
Composition XI, from The Elementary Memory - American Kinetic Art

Composition XI, from The Elementary Memory - American Kinetic Art

By Alexander Calder

Located in London, GB

This original lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Calder” at the lower right image. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition 39 of 100, at the l...

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1970s Kinetic Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Porfolio Calder retrospektive (Maeght Zurich).
Porfolio Calder retrospektive (Maeght Zurich).

Porfolio Calder retrospektive (Maeght Zurich).

By Alexander Calder

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Calder retrospektive (Maeght Zurich) Portfolio non paginé 26 pages c.giedion welcker (auteur) Maeght (éditeur) 1973 Contient 4 lithographies couleur don...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Paper

Three Pyramids + Blue Ball
Three Pyramids + Blue Ball

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...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

La Récolte (Harvest)
La Récolte (Harvest)

La Récolte (Harvest)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Aquatint (etching) on Rives BFK paper Maeght Editeur, Paris 24.75 x 35 inches Signed in pencil, "HC" apart from the edition of 90 Professionally framed...

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Etching

Galactic Systems
Galactic Systems

Galactic Systems

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Lithograph in colors on Arches paper, full sheet Published by Éditions de la Différence, Paris 20.4 x 28.3 inches Signed and numbered in pencil, from an edition of 100 copies Conditi...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder, To San Lazzaro, from San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975
Alexander Calder, To San Lazzaro, from San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975

Alexander Calder, To San Lazzaro, from San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled A San Lazzaro (To San Lazzaro), from the album San Lazzaro et ses Amis, Hommage au fondateur de la revue XXe siecle ...

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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Stabiles
Stabiles

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

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Lithograph

Red Petals, Blue Moon
Red Petals, Blue Moon

Red Petals, Blue Moon

By Alexander Calder

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A painting by Alexander Calder. "Red and Black Spiral" 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

Two Crosses
Two Crosses

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...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Untitled, 1947

Untitled, 1947

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) “Untitled, 1947” (from Le Surrealisme) Signed in the plate, lower left Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper Sheet Size: 9 7/16 x 8" (24 x 20.3 cm...

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1940s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

The Flying Colors

The Flying Colors

By Alexander Calder

Located in London, GB

Alexander Calder The Flying Colors, 1974 Signed with artist's monogram and dated, from the edition of 250, published by State Street, New York for Braniff International Airline, with...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

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  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many 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.

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  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.