Alexander Calder Art
American, 1898-1976
The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling.
Because Calder's parents, both artists themselves, did not want him to suffer the hardships of trying to make a living in art, they encouraged the young Calder to study mechanical engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, in Hoboken, New Jersey. He worked a number of jobs, including as a hydraulic engineer and draftsman for the New York Edison Company, before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He never abandoned his engineering background, however, applying his understanding of gears and moving parts in all his artworks, from mechanical toys like the Cirque Calder (1931) and his revered prints to his free-standing abstract sculptures, called stabiles.
In 1926, Calder moved to Paris and established a studio in the Montparnasse quarter. He began creating the many parts of his famous miniature circus from found materials, such as wire, string, cloth, rubber and cork. Designed to be transportable, Cirque grew to fill five suitcases over the years. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles.
In the 1950s, Calder returned to his roots in mechanical engineering, creating monumental abstract sculptures that verged on the architectural. He worked from loose gestural drawings like this preparatory sketch for his Man Stabile, from 1966. Throughout his career, he also worked as a set designer for the theater, as well as an illustrator and printmaker, producing vibrant, whimsical drawings for books and journals.
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Artist: Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder lithographic cover 1971 (Calder Derrière le miroir)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover c. 1971 from Derrière le miroir:
Lithographic cover in colors; 11 x 15 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition.
Unsigned from an edition of u...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Cover (Derriere le Miroir # 212)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Cover (Derriere le Miroir # 212)
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph in colors
Title: Plate 1
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #212
Year: 1975
Edition:...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Derriere le Miroir #173
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere le Miroir #173
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1968
Edition: Unnumbered
Sheet Size: 15" x 11"
Image Size: 15" x 1...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere le Miroir #201
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere le Miroir #201
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #201
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1973
Edition: Unnumbered
Sheet Size: 22" x 15"
Image Size: 22" x 1...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Composition, Société internationale d'art XXe siècle
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, XXe siècle, Nouvelle série, XXXIIIe Année, N°37, Dé...
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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
$1,036 Sale Price
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Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 201, 1973. Published by Aimé Mae...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Alexander Calder -- Derriere Le Miroir, 1975
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
Materials
Archival Paper
$6,202 Sale Price
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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
Calder Exhibition Poster - Vintage Screen Print by Alexander Calder - 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Calder Exhibition Poster is an original artwork realized by Alexander Calder in 1976
Mixed colored serigraph.
Fair conditions with some tears along the margin.
This beautiful and ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Screen
Derriere le Miroir #141 (Plate 6)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Derriere le Miroir #141 (Plate 6)
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph
Title: Derriere le Miroir #141 (Plate 6)
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #141
Ye...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Sun, from Our Unfinished Revolution
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Sun, 1975 - from Our Unfinished Revolution portfolio
Lithograph in colors
***Professionally framed***
One of 250 copies, with the printed signature and date on offset paper. Print...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$2,600 Sale Price
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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
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.
...
Category
1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 141...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 173, 1968. Published by Aimé Mae...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 156,...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Plate 3 (Derriere le Miroir # 212)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Plate 3 (Derriere le Miroir # 212)
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph in colors
Title: Plate 3
Portfolio: Derriere le M...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere le Miroir #201
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Lithograph
Title: Derriere le Miroir #201
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #201
Year: 1973
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed ...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Spirale Nebula
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Spirale Nebula, 1970
Lithograph in colors on wove paper
Printed by Mourlot, Paris
29.5 x 43.3 inches
Signed and numbered in pencil, edition of 100 copies
Professionally framed
Alex...
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 221, 1976. Published by Aimé Mae...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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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...
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Plate 4, from Derriere le Miroir # 212
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...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Fleur d'Helice
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Fleur d'Helice, 1969
Lithograph in colors on Chiffon de Mandeure paper
Maeght Editeur, Paris
29.5 x 43.3 inches
Signed and numbered in pencil, edition 62 of 75
Professionally framed...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1970s Alexander Calder Lithograph from Derriere le Miroir:
Medium: Lithograph in colors. 1975.
Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches.
Center fold-line as issued; v...
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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$320 Sale Price
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Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 221, 1976. Published by Aimé Mae...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Damier, from 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
Materials
Lithograph
Ballons Dégoulinés (Bulles D'air)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder, Ballons Dégoulinés (Bulles D'air), 1969
Signed and numbered in pencil, from an edition of 75
Framing: Although it is currently framed, it is being sold unframed. ...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Plate 6, from Derriere le Miroir #212
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 6
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #212
Medium: Lithograph in colors
Date: 1975
Edition: Unnumbered
Sheet Size: 15" x 22"
Image Size: 15" x 22"
Sig...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cover, Derriere le Miroir #201
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Lithograph
Title: Cover
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #201
Year: 1973
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 21 1/2" x 17 1/2"
Sheet Size: 15" x 11"
Signe...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
Plate 4, from Derriere le Miroir #141 (Stabiles)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph
Title: Derriere le Miroir #141 (Plate 4)
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #141 (Stabiles)
Year: 1963
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Plate 7 (Derriere le Miroir # 212)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Plate 7 (Derriere le Miroir # 212)
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph in colors
Title: Plate 7
Portfolio: Derriere le M...
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1970s 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
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 141...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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Cercles
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An artwork by Alexander Calder. "Cercles" is an abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blues, and blacks by Post-War, American artist Alexander Calder. T...
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Late 20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$150,000
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...
Category
1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover Derrière le miroir 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover: Derrière le miroir 1973:
Lithographic cover sheet; 15 x 11 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition.
Unsigned from an edition of unknown.
Por...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$240 Sale Price
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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
Materials
Lithograph
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
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 11 x 15 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 173, 1968. Published by Aimé Mae...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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"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
1970s Alexander Calder poster (Calder Braniff Airlines 1976)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Braniff Airlines poster 1976:
Medium: Offset lithograph.
Dimensions: 23 x 33 inches.
Signed in plate
An original 1st printing in very good overall vintage conditio...
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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Offset
$650 Sale Price
21% Off
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 221,...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Lithograph
1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1973:
Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition; well-preseved.
Unsigned from an edition of unknown.
From: Derrière ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - Rocks and Sun - Original Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Alexander Calder - Rocks and Sun - Original Lithograph
From the literary review "XXe Siècle"
1952
Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm
Publisher: G. di San Lazzaro.
Unsigned and unnumbered as issued
Category
1950s Modern 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
Balloons & Spirals - Lithograph, 1965
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder
Balloons and spirals, 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, Pa...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 173, 1968. Published by Aimé Mae...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 221,...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 221, 1976. Published by Aimé Mae...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 156,...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 141...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 141...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 221, 1976. Published by Aimé Mae...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Composition, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 201,...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
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- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022American artist Alexander Calder is best known for his work in sculpture, particularly his monumental sculptures and innovative ‘mobiles’ in the tradition of kinetic art. Shop a collection of authentic Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Alexander Calder was famous for his work as an artist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. He also created large-scale sculptures that frequently involved kinetic elements. Some of his best-known works include Mobile (Arc of Petals), Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), Fish and A Universe. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. The revered American sculptor's mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. (He was a celebrated modernist printmaker, too, and while jewelry was a secondary métier for him, interest in his wearable art has accelerated in recent years.)
For Calder, the fascinating moment of artistic alchemy comes sometime between his representational canvases of the late 1920s and 1931, the year of his first show of abstract sculpture. Moving to Paris helped spur his creativity, as it did for so many artists and writers. The moment Calder arrived, he began working on one of his most seminal pieces, Cirque Calder (1931), his delightful distillation of the circus into what are essentially three-dimensional line drawings made with wire.
Shop authentic Alexander Calder prints, sculptures and other art from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs. - Where is Alexander Calder’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander Calder’s artwork has found its home in many museums and art galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024How much an Alexander Calder mobile is worth depends on its historical significance, size, condition and other factors. In 2012, his 1945 piece Lily of Force sold for $18.5 million at auction in New York City. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called “wire sculptures,” which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. If you're in possession of a Calder mobile, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Most artists consider Alexander Calder to be a Kinetic artist rather than a Surrealist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms usually suspended from the ceiling. Calder also pioneered a new art form with wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any air movement, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. Explore a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Alexander Calder drawings and other sculptures.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The American sculptor Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. His mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Alexander Calder is best known for his sculptures. He produced large, playful freestanding and hanging works in vibrant colors. Examples include Mobile-Stabile, Lobster Trap and Fish Tail and Flying Dragon. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Alexander Calder mostly made sculptures, although he also worked in printmaking, painting, performance and other media. He is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Some of his most famous works include Cirque Calder, A Universe, Josephine Baker (III), Mobile (Arc of Petals), Devil Fish, Romulus and Remus and Fish. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander Calder's mobiles were revolutionary because he largely pioneered the art form of creating hanging sculptures that were able to move freely in response to airflow. Calder was a prolific artist believed to have produced more than 22,000 works during his life. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The art movement that Alexander Calder was connected to was kinetic art. The term refers to art that moves or has the appearance of movement. With their ability to sway and turn once suspended, Calder's mobiles are often referenced as examples of kinetic art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Alexander Calder used many of the elements of art when producing his works. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. These kinetic pieces use color, shape and space to convey a sense of unity, and the form of the art allows it to interact with its environment. Find a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Alexander Calder produced more than 22,000 works of art during his lifetime. The prolific artist made paintings, drawings, prints, tapestries, stage sets, jewelry and other types of art. Some of his most famous pieces include Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), A Universe, Mobile (Arc of Petals) and Devil Fish. Shop a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
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