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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
Four Great Pyramids
Four Great Pyramids

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

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Lithograph

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

Worms and Sun, American Modern Gouache and Watercolor on Paper, 1963

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

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Grey Ellipse, 1976

Grey Ellipse, 1976

By Alexander Calder

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Alexander Calder, Grey Ellipse, 1976, captures the artist’s mastery of balance, movement, and bold color. Known globally for pioneering kinetic sculpture, Calder translated his sculp...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

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

Seascape
Seascape

Alexander CalderSeascape, 1974

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Seascape

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) “Seascape”, 1974 Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper Signed: Calder (Lower, Right) Sheet Size: 39 3/5 × 28 in Marked “EA”, apart from an editio...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder -- Os et Serpent (Bone and Snake)
Alexander Calder -- Os et Serpent (Bone and Snake)

Alexander Calder -- Os et Serpent (Bone and Snake)

By Alexander Calder

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Alexander Calder Os et Serpent (Bone and Snake), 1969 Lithograph Hand Signed lower right Numbered 76/90 lower left Titled verso 'Os et Serpent' Sheet size 75 × 54 cm Literature: Ha...

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder lithograph 1960s (Calder derriere le miroir)
Alexander Calder lithograph 1960s (Calder derriere le miroir)

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

Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1975, Derriere le Miroir #221
Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1975, Derriere le Miroir #221

Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1975, Derriere le Miroir #221

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere le Miroir #221 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #221 Medium: Lithograph in colors Date: 1975 Edition: Unnumbered Sheet Size: 15" x 22" Image Siz...

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1970s Abstract 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

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. 1971 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition; well-preseved. Unsigned from an edition of u...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph, Offset

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

Alexander Calder Modern Lithograph, 1966, Cover (Derriere le Miroir #156)
Alexander Calder Modern Lithograph, 1966, Cover (Derriere le Miroir #156)

Alexander Calder Modern Lithograph, 1966, Cover (Derriere le Miroir #156)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Cover (Derriere le Miroir #156) Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156 Medium: Lithograph Date: 1966 Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size: 15" x 11" I...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder lithographic cover 1971 (Calder Derrière le miroir)

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

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Lithograph

Spider's Nest
Spider's Nest

Alexander CalderSpider's Nest, 1975

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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

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - from "Derrière le miroir"
Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - from "Derrière le miroir"

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...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
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. 1973 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition; well-preseved. Unsigned from an edition of u...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder -- Derriere Le Miroir, Numbered and Hand signed
Alexander Calder -- Derriere Le Miroir, Numbered and Hand signed

Alexander Calder -- Derriere Le Miroir, Numbered and Hand signed

By Alexander Calder

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Alexander Calder Derriere Le Miroir, 1975 7 original lithographs with text in French and additional photographs of Calder and his sculpture work. Hand Signed Edition number 55/150 F...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Archival Paper

Pinwheels and Pyramids Lithograph, Modern, Signed Artist Proof, 1970
Pinwheels and Pyramids Lithograph, Modern, Signed Artist Proof, 1970

Pinwheels and Pyramids Lithograph, Modern, Signed Artist Proof, 1970

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

Signed Oriflammes Lithograph Print, Abstract Style, Edition 35/75
Signed Oriflammes Lithograph Print, Abstract Style, Edition 35/75

Signed Oriflammes Lithograph Print, Abstract Style, Edition 35/75

By Alexander Calder

Located in Naples, Florida

Lithograph in colors on wove paper Edition 35 of 75 Signed and numbered in pencil lower right and left: Calder, edition of 75 Published by Maeght, Paris Titled in p...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Le Portrait de Constantin, Modern Etching by Alexander Calder
Le Portrait de Constantin, Modern Etching by Alexander Calder

Le Portrait de Constantin, Modern Etching by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Le Portrait de Constantin Year: 1974 Medium: Etching with Aquatint on Auvergne à la main du Moulin Richard-de-Bas paper Edition: 17/80 Image Size: 19....

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Woman with Square Umbrella
Woman with Square Umbrella

Woman with Square Umbrella

By Alexander Calder

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A sculpture in wood depicting a woman holding an umbrella. "Woman with Square Umbrella" by Post War artist Alexander Calder is signed underneath, "Calder." "Woman with a Square Umbre...

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1920s Post-War Alexander Calder Art

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Wood

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror

By Alexander Calder

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Alexander Calder - Lithograph - Behind the Mirror 1 lithograph created in 1976 Unsigned. Unnumbered from an edition of presumably large size. Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Source: Lithogra...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Le Noble Chevalier, 1960
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 ...

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror
Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror

By Alexander Calder

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - Behind the Mirror 1 Original lithograph created in 1976 Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Source: Derrière le miroir (DLM), n°221, 1976 Alexander Cald...

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1970s Modern 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

“Untitled”
“Untitled”

“Untitled”

By Alexander Calder

Located in Warren, NJ

This is an Alexander Calder Lithograph Signed and Numbered Untitled. In good condition measures 35x29. Lithograph measures 25x19

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20th Century Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Tree, from Derriere le Miroir, 1971
Alexander Calder, Tree, from Derriere le Miroir, 1971

Alexander Calder, Tree, from Derriere le Miroir, 1971

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Alexander Calder (1898–1976) Title: Tree (Arbre) Year: December 1971 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Imprimerie Arte, Paris Notes: This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Arbre (Tree), originates from the December 1971 folio Derriere le Miroir, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Imprimerie Arte, Paris, 1971. The composition exemplifies Calder’s distinctive exploration of organic form, movement, rhythm, and abstraction, translating into the graphic medium the dynamic visual language that transformed twentieth-century sculpture. Through an economy of line and shape, Calder transforms the familiar form of a tree into a spirited modernist image animated by the same sense of balance and visual energy that distinguishes his celebrated mobiles, stabiles, gouaches, and works on paper. Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the twentieth century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned simultaneously as an exhibition catalogue and as an autonomous work of art, featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists stones or plates alongside essays, poems, and critical texts. Over more than three decades, Derriere le Miroir produced over 250 issues and presented an extraordinary range of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, Antoni Tapies, Pierre Alechinsky, Pol Bury, Bram van Velde, and many others. Printed by master ateliers such as Mourlot and Arte, the series established new standards of excellence in modern lithography and graphic design. Closely linked to exhibitions at Galerie Maeght, each issue served as a lasting document of postwar modernism, uniting image, text, and philosophy into a uniquely influential publication that remains among the most important and collectible achievements in twentieth century art publishing. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898–1976) was an American sculptor, painter, and printmaker whose pioneering innovations in kinetic art revolutionized modern sculpture and transformed visual language. Born in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, into a family of artists, he trained as a mechanical engineer before moving into art, a combination that shaped his lifelong engagement with balance, structure, and motion. After relocating to Paris in 1926, he entered the avant-garde circle and formed friendships with Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Salvador Dali, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, whose influences helped shape his vision. Calder’s Cirque Calder introduced performance, humor, and engineering into sculpture, and he later invented the mobile, named by Duchamp, as well as its stationary counterpart, the stabile. His delicately balanced moving works and monumental public sculptures redefined the possibilities of abstraction and spatial experience, influencing artists such as Jean Tinguely, George Rickey, Donald Judd, Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Serra, and Olafur Eliasson. His gouaches, prints, and jewelry extended his vocabulary of rhythm and color across media. Represented in every major modern museum including MoMA, the Guggenheim, the Tate, and the Centre Pompidou, he stands alongside Picasso, Giacometti, Dali, Miro, Kandinsky, Duchamp, and Man Ray as one of the defining voices of modern art. Calder’s highest auction record was achieved by Poisson Volant (Flying Fish) (1957), which sold for 25.9 million USD at Christie’s, New York, on May 15, 2014, affirming his enduring influence and collectibility. Alexander Calder Arbre (Tree), Calder Derriere le Miroir, Calder Maeght Editeur Paris, Calder Imprimerie Arte, Calder 1971 lithograph, Calder tree...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Le Chevalier (Knight)
Le Chevalier (Knight)

Le Chevalier (Knight)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Le Chevalier (Knight), 1968 Lithograph on Chiffon de Mandeure paper Maeght Editeur, Paris 31.25 x 23.62 inches Signed and numbered in pencil, edition of 90 copies Framed (not ...

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

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

The Black Line
The Black Line

The Black Line

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Alexander Calder (1898-1976, American ) The Black Line 1967 Lithograph 22 1/2 x 30 1/8 in. Edition of 60 Pencil signed and numbered Alexander Calder (July 22, 1898 – November 11, 19...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Bonnet Phrygien et Barre de Fer
Bonnet Phrygien et Barre de Fer

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...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Untitled Lithograph, Abstract Style, 1963, Unframed, Very Good

Untitled Lithograph, Abstract Style, 1963, Unframed, Very Good

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 Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir No. 173, Cover
Derriere Le Miroir No. 173, Cover

Derriere Le Miroir No. 173, Cover

By Alexander Calder

Located in Austin, TX

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 173, Cover Lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 173 publication. Unsigned and unnumbered from an edition of presumably la...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Tree of Good and Evil, 1950s Abstract Lithograph, Signed and Framed
Tree of Good and Evil, 1950s Abstract Lithograph, Signed and Framed

Tree of Good and Evil, 1950s Abstract Lithograph, Signed and Framed

By Alexander Calder

Located in Naples, Florida

Color lithograph on paper Edition 96 of 100 Signed and numbered in pencil Publisher: Studio Marconi, Milan Reference: Studio Marconi, International Graphic Works, 2013, p...

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1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Untitled (Giraffe), Original Crayon and Pencil Drawing on Paper, 1966
Untitled (Giraffe), Original Crayon and Pencil Drawing on Paper, 1966

Untitled (Giraffe), Original Crayon and Pencil Drawing on Paper, 1966

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...

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1960s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Crayon, Pencil

Sky Swirl from Flying Colors, Modern Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
Sky Swirl from Flying Colors, Modern Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder

Sky Swirl from Flying Colors, Modern Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alexander Calder (after), (American, 1898-1976) Title: Sky Swirl, Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines Year: 1974 Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate Size: 20 in. x 26 in. ...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Black Spirals & Circles - Lithograph, 1965
Black Spirals & Circles - Lithograph, 1965

Black Spirals & Circles - Lithograph, 1965

By Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander Calder Black spirals & circles, 1965 Lithograph in colors Unsigned as usual On light vellum 32 x 23 cm (c. 12,5 x 9 in) Published in 1965 by National Museum of Modern Art,...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Red Lunar Crescent & Black Circle - Lithograph, 1965
Red Lunar Crescent & Black Circle - Lithograph, 1965

Red Lunar Crescent & Black Circle - Lithograph, 1965

By Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander Calder Red Lunar Crescent & Black Circle, 1965 Lithograph in colors Unsigned as usual On light vellum 32 x 23 cm (c. 12,5 x 9 in) Published in 1965 by National Museum of M...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

June 4th, Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder
June 4th, Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder

June 4th, Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) - June 4th. Year: 1973, Medium: Lithograph, Size: 10 in. x 8 in. (25.4 cm x 20.32 cm)

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Black Sun
Black Sun

Black Sun

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Color lithograph, 1970. Edition of 125. Signed by the artist in pencil in the image, lower right. The edition numbering in pencil partially erased, lower left. Sheet size, 31 x 2...

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph, Color

original 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

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph, 1975, "Derriere le Miroir #221"
Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph, 1975, "Derriere le Miroir #221"

Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph, 1975, "Derriere le Miroir #221"

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere le Miroir #221 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #221 Medium: Lithograph in colors Date: 1975 Edition: Unnumbered Sheet Size: 15" x 11" Image Siz...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Balloons - Original lithograph - Mourlot, 1971
Balloons - Original lithograph - Mourlot, 1971

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...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Artists Rights Today, Rare vintage offset lithograph poster
Alexander Calder - Artists Rights Today, Rare vintage offset lithograph poster

Alexander Calder - Artists Rights Today, Rare vintage offset lithograph poster

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Artists Rights Today Ethel Scull's Place Scarce mid 1970s Offset lithograph poster Ethel Scull (and her husband Robert) who inherited and made their money as taxicab magnates, was on...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - from "Derrière le miroir"
Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - from "Derrière le miroir"

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 Condition: Good Condition Dimensions: 38 x 56 cm Source: Derrière le miroir (DLM), n°141, 1...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

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  • 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 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. 

    Shop authentic Alexander Calder prints, sculptures and other art from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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
    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.