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
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
$9,600 Sale Price
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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...
Category
1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
"Lion Tamer" framed signed lithograph by Alexander Calder. Edition EA of 100.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Lion Tamer" lithograph by Alexander Calder. Hand-lettered EA in lower left front corner. Hand-signed Calder in lower right front corner. From an ed...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Worms and Sun, American Modern Gouache and Watercolor on Paper, 1963
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
American, Lawnton, PA - New York, NY
“Worms and Sun” 1963
Gouache and watercolor and paper
29 ½ x 21 ½ in. unframed
36 ⅞ x 27 ⅞ in. framed
Signed and da...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, 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....
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Porfolio Calder retrospektive (Maeght Zurich).
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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
Materials
Paper
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
Alexander Calder - Our Unfinished Revolution poster Limited Edition of 250, '76
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph poster
Printed signature and date on offset paper
This poster was published in a limited edition of 250 - unnumbered - separate from the lithographic portfolio of...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
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
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir-Page 6-7
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Derriere Le Miroir-Page 6-7
Color lithograph, 1973
Unsigned (as issued)
From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 201, January 1973
Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris
Printer: L’Imprimerie Arte, A...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Materials
Lithograph
Tempete
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Theatre Du Soleil
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Title: Theatre du Soleil
Lithograph in colors on cream wove paper
Edition: 17/125
Signed and numbered in pencil near the lower edge: Calder; titled in pencil verso
Image: 19.25" H x ...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$7,000 Sale Price
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Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Calder autobiographie, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1972 album Calder autobiographie. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and...
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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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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
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 ...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Color, Aquatint
$22,000
Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph, 1966, Framed, 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
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...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
$180,000
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
Materials
Lithograph
Cover, from Derriere le Miroir #173
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Cover, from Derriere le Miroir #173
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173
Medium: Lithograph
Date: 1968
Edition: Un...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Materials
Lithograph
$240 Sale Price
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Spirales By Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Spirales
By Alexander Calder
1974
Medium: Lithograph
Paper Size: 15 x 11.5 inches ( 38 x 29 cm )
Image Size: 15 x 11.5 inches ( 38 x 29 cm )
Edition Size: 500
Category
1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$175,000
L'Etoile Rouge (The Red Star)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Lithograph in colors on Arches paper
Published by George J. Goodstadt, Inc., Ridgefield, Connecticut (with their blindstamp)
29.5 x 41.3 inches
Signed and numbered in pencil, editio...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$12,000 Sale Price
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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
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
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
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
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Modern Lithograph, Unsigned, 1975, Framed, Derriere Le Miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 4
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #212
Medium: Lithograph
Date: 1975
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4"
Sheet Size: 15" x 11"
Image...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Alexander Calder 'Braniff Airways' Oil on Crescent Watercolor Board 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Braniff Airways
Oil on Crescent watercolor board, 1973. Signed and dated lower right, inscribed in ink in an unknown hand to verso "Painted by A. Calder...
Category
1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Oil
Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1966
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 156, originates from the 1966 edition published by Mae...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 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
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun - Original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER
Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun, 1976
Original lithograph
Printed signature in the plate
On light vellum 58 x 83 cm (c. 23 x 33 in)
INFORMATION : Calder create...
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1970s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
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
McGovern for McGovernment, Hand Signed by BOTH Calder and George McGovern Framed
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...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Pencil, 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...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Materials
Etching
$8,000 Sale Price
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Sketch for 'The X & Its Tails'. 1967
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palo Alto, CA
This work is registered as an authentic work by Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976) in the archives of the Calder Foundation (NY), under application number A.24492. Created in 1967, this original pen and red ink drawing on paper is initialed ‘CA’ in blue ink in the lower right by Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976) with a handwritten dedication, also in blue ink, ‘To Alvin Lane’ along the lower center.
The Sketch for ‘The X & Its Tails’ is an original study and preliminary drawing made by Calder preceding his large-scale sculpture for the Detroit Institute of Arts. Sketches for models and sculptures are rare and this is no exception; according to Alvin S. Lane, collector and friend to Calder, “To the best of my knowledge there were very few, if any, preliminary drawings done by Calder that were on the market, but he was good enough when he did two for commissions to send the drawings to me as a present [including this Sketch for ‘The X & Its Tails’]. I included one of them here to show that although his drawings usually have a flowing steady line, his preliminary drawings are sloppy scribbles” (23).
Provenance:
~ Gift of artist
~ Private Collection (Riverdale, NJ)
Catalogue Raisonné and COA:
Sketch for 'The X & Its Tails,' 1967 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work).
1. Registered with the Calder Foundation, NY under application number A.24492.
2. Elvehjem Museum of Art. The Terese and Alvin S. Lane Collection...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Pen
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
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
Bonnet Phrygien et Barre de Fer
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Bonnet Phrygien et Barre de Fer (Phrygian Cap and Iron Bar), 1974
Lithograph in colors on Chiffon de Mandeure paper, with full margins, framed
Maeght Editeur, Paris
29.5 x 43.3 inche...
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
McGovern for McGovernment - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
McGovern for McGovernment is a contemporary artwork realized by Alexander Calder.
Color lithograph on paper, ed. EA., aside of an Edition of 200
Hand Signed on the lower right marg...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled, from Derriere le Miroir #173
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Lithograph
Title: Untitled
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173
Year: 1968
Edition: Unnumbered
Signed: Unsigned
Sheet Size: 15" x 22"
Image Size: 15" x...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Elephants, from Our Unfinished Revolution
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Elephants, 1975 - from Our Unfinished Revolution portfolio
Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet
Published by Alba Editions, New York, and printed by Mourlot, Paris...
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - L’albero Del Bene E Del Male - Hand-Signed Lithography, 1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Alexander Calder ( 1898 - 1976 ) - L’albero del bene e del male - hand-signed lithography, 1975
Additional information:
Material: color lithography on paper
Edited in 1975
Limited e...
Category
20th Century Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
UNTITLED (GIRAFFE)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Aventura, FL
Original crayon and pencil drawing on cut-out paper mounted on board. Hand signed with artist's initials CA. Executed in 1966, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder...
Category
1960s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Pencil
'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...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$9,520 Sale Price
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Oignons Croises Original Gouache Painting by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gouache and ink on paper; Signed "Calder 65"
Calder Foundation Registration #A11309
Provenance: Galerie Maeght, Paris 1965; J.L. Hudson Co., Detroit, 1969; Private collection, IL 19...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Gouache
Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - from "Derrière le miroir"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - from "Derriere le Miroir"Behind the Mirror
1976
Framed
Dimensions: 38 x 56 cm
Source: Derrière le miroir (DLM), n°141, 1976
Alexander Cald...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder -- Spiral Flowers
By Alexander Calder
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Alexander Calder
Spiral Flowers, from Magie Eolienne Portfolio, 1972
Lithograph on wove paper
Sheet size: 25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in
Hand-signed lower right
Edition 46/75 low left, there we...
Category
1970s 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
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This is one of the Alexander Calder lithographs from his "Stabiles" series, printed in 1963 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 141) and p...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1966
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 156, originates from the 1966 edition published by Mae...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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Find a wide variety of authentic Alexander Calder art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, red, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alexander Calder in lithograph, paint, gouache and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Alexander Calder art, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Sam Francis, Teodora Guererra, and Robert Motherwell. Alexander Calder art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $2,850,000, while the average work can sell for $1,331.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 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.
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Find lithographs and other art prints 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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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