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
Original poster for the 1959 exhibition of Alexander Calder in Paris Maeght
By Alexander Calder
Located in PARIS, FR
Original poster for the 1959 exhibition at the Maeght Gallery (Paris)
Alexander Calder 🇺🇸 (1898-1976) revolutionized #sculpture, the art of volume, by bringing movement and color! Close to the #populararts, this genius tinkerer started by making a miniature animated circus.
Calder is best known for his #mobiles and #stabiles, sometimes monumental, which are one of the most daring expressions of sculpture in the 20th century...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Paper, Lithograph
Push the Word… from: Homage to Cassou Enfoncez le mot…Hommage à Cassou
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
ALEXANDER CALDER 1898-1976
Lawnton, Pennsylvania 1898 - 1976 New York (American)
Title: Push the Word… from: Homage to Cassou Enfoncez le mot…Hommage à Cassou, 1975
Technique: Or...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder, 'Skywirl' from Flying Colors suite 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Title: "Skywirl" (from the Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection)
Year: 1974-75
Medium: Lithographs on Arches paper
Size: 20 x 2...
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1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Untitled - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - Late 20th century
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is a Lithograph on paper realized in second half of 20th Century by Alexander Calder.
Very good condition including a white cardboard passpartout (32 x 50 cm).
Alexander C...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue - lithograph - Mourlot, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder
Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue, 1972
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 Laz...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 141 Stabile 2
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 141, Stabile 2
A double page lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 141 publication. With vertical fold in the middle, as ...
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1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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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
Date: 1973
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4"
Sheet Size:...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Cover of Derriere le Miroir #141 (Stabiles)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph
Title: Cover (Derriere le Miroir #141)
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #141 (Stabiles)
Year: 1963
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: ...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder Mid Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage 1960s Alexander Calder Lithograph double page part of portfolio "Derriere le Miroir". Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1966. No. 156. Text on verso. Unsigned from an unknown edition. Presented in black mat with red core. Mat size: 20"H x 24"W. Image size: 15"H x 22"W.
American artist Alexander Calder changed the course of modern art by developing an innovative method of sculpting, bending, and twisting wire to create three-dimensional “drawings in space.” Resonating with the Futurists and Constructivists, as well as the language of early nonobjective painting, Calder’s mobiles (a term coined by Marcel Duchamp in 1931 to describe his work) consist of abstract shapes made of industrial materials––often poetic and gracefully formed and at times boldly colored––that hang in an uncanny, perfect balance. His complex assemblage Cirque Calder (1926–31), which allowed for the artist’s manipulation of its various characters presented before an audience, predated Performance Art by some 40 years. Later in his career, Calder devoted himself to making outdoor monumental sculptures...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Paper, Ink
"Derriere Le Miroir" Catalog with Five Lithographs
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Derriere Le Miroir" is a portfolio of lithographs by Alexander Calder. The artist signed the portfolio on the last page. This is edition number 146/150 of the deluxe edition, with t...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Snow-Plough (Chasse-neige) 1963 Lithograph in colors Plate 7, from DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Alexander Calder
Snow-Plough (Chasse-neige)
1963
Lithograph in colors
Plate 7, from Derriere le Miroir #141
Unsigned
With the central fold, as issued
Edition of unknown
Sheet...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Atelier Mourlot (115 Bank Street) by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
This colorful abstract lithographic poster was printed at the Atelier Mourlot on Bank Street in New York City in 1967.
Calder is one of the most acclaimed and influential sculptors...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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...
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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
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Paper, Mixed Media, Laid Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Tribute to the Victims (Viet Nam) - Lithograph, 1967
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Tribute to the Victims, 1967
Lithograph on offset background (Arte atelier)
Printed signature in the plate
On paper 75 x 44.5 cm (c. 29.5 x 17.3 inch)
Original vintage poster
INFORMATION: Published by Maeght on the occasion of the artist's exhibition "Pour le Viet Nam...
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1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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
Plate 6, from Derriere Le Miroir #156
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 6 (Derriere le Miroir #156)
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1966
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4"
I...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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
Original exhibition poster by Calder at the Théâtre Français de la Danse in 1969
By Alexander Calder
Located in PARIS, FR
The original exhibition poster by Calder at the Théâtre Français de la Danse in 1969 stands as a vibrant testament to the innovative spirit of both the artist and the venue. Created by the renowned American sculptor Alexander Calder, this poster not only advertises the event but also embodies Calder's distinctive artistic style and ethos.
Calder, known for his pioneering work in kinetic sculpture and mobiles, brings his signature aesthetic to this poster. With bold, primary colors and playful geometric shapes, the design reflects Calder's fascination with movement and balance. The composition exudes a sense of dynamic energy, inviting viewers to engage with the artwork on multiple levels.
At the heart of the poster is likely a depiction of one of Calder's iconic mobiles or stabiles, rendered with a sense of whimsy and sophistication. The surrounding typography, rendered in a simple yet impactful font, communicates essential details about the exhibition, including the artist's name and the venue.
The choice of the Théâtre Français de la Danse as the location for the exhibition adds another layer of significance to the poster. Founded by the French dancer and choreographer Maurice Béjart...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Trangle et Quadrilatere - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Trangle et Quadrilatere is a Lithograph realized in 1973 by Alexander Calder.
From Derrière Le Miroir.
Very good condition including a white cardboard passpartout (52 x 41 cm).
Al...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Intersections, Framed Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Intersections from Derriere Le Miroir by Alexander Calder, American (1898–1976)
Date: 1968
Lithograph
Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm)
Printer: Maeght, Paris
Publisher: Maeght Edi...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after), American (1898 - 1976)
Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines
Year: 1974
Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate
...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Mid-Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph by Alexander Calder
Vintage 1960's Alexander Calder double-page Lithograph, unsigned, part of portfolio "Derriere le Miroir". Published by:...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Paper, Ink
Derriere le Miroir #221
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Alexander Calder Derriere le Miroir #221
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #221
Medium: Original lithograph
Date: 1976
E...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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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
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Lithograph
Stabiles - Lithograph poster (Maeght)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder
Stabiles
Lithograph poster
Made for the exhibition of Alexander Calder at Maeght Gallery
Printer: Arte Paris
Editor: Maeght
77 x 55 cm (c. 30.3 x 21.6 in)
Excellen...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Untitled (Plate 2) DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Plate 2) DLM
Color lithograph, 1963
Unsigned and unnumbered (as issued)
From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141
Published by A. Maeght, Paris
Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris
Note...
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1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
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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 ...
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1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
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Screen
Galerie Maeght, Modern Lithograph Poster by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) - Galerie Maeght. Year: circa 1970, Medium: Lithograph Poster, Size: 31 in. x 19 in. (78.74 cm x 48.26 cm), Printer: Arte Adrien Maeght, Pub...
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1980s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
1963 Alexander Calder 'Colored Wedge Structure'
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This double-page lithograph, featuring a colored wedge structure, is printed on pages 17 and 18 of Derrière le Miroir (DLM) No. 141. The lithograph includes a fold line down the cent...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
1963 Alexander Calder 'DLM No. 141 Pages 4, 5'
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This double-page lithograph, printed on pages 4 and 5 of Derrière le Miroir (DLM) No. 141, features a central fold line as issued. Derrière le Miroir, literally translated as "behind...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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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
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Plate 3, from Derriere Le Miroir #173
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 3
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173
Medium: Lithograph
Date: 1968
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4"
Sheet Size: 15" x 11"
Image...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Sun and Sea
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder
Sun and Sea
1972
Lithograph
22 3/4 x 30 5/8 in.
Edition of 150
Pencil signed and numbered
Alexander Calder is one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Cover for DLM No. 173
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Cover for DLM No. 173
Color lithograph, 1968
Unsigned as issued in DLM
Published in Derriere le Miroir (Behind the Mirror), called DLM
From: DLM No. 173, published October 1968, whic...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Plate 1, from Derriere le Miroir #141 (Stabiles)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 1
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #141 (Stabiles)
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1963
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4"
Sheet Size: 15" ...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Atelier Mourlot, New York - Abstract Lithograph Poster by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) - Atelier Mourlot, New York. Year: 1967, Medium: Lithograph Poster, Edition: 1000, Size: 28 x 21 in. (71.12 x 53.34 cm), Printer: Atelier ...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141
Original color lithograph, 1963
Unsigned and unnumbered (as issued)
From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141
Published by A. Maeght, Paris
Condition: E...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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
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Lithograph
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
Year: 1975
Edition: Unnumbered
Sheet Size: 15" x 11"
Image Siz...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
June 4th, 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
Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder, (American, 1898-1976)
Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines
Year: 1974
Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate
Size: 20 in. x 26 in. (50.8 cm x 66.04 cm...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Galerie Bellint, Modern Abstract Poster by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) - Galerie Bellint. Year: 1979, Medium: Poster, Size: 32 in. x 20.5 in. (81.28 cm x 52.07 cm)
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Derriere le Miroir #141 (Stabiles V)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Derriere le Miroir #141 (Stabiles V)
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph
Title: Stabiles V, Derriere le Miroir #141
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #1...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Stabiles Study from Derrier le Miroir, Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexander Calder, American (1898–1976)
Study for Sculpture II from Derriere Le Miroir
Date: 1975
Lithograph
Size: 15 in. x 22 in. (38.1 cm x 55.88 cm)
Frame Size: 23 x 30 inches
Prin...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Original poster from Alexander Calder's exhibition at the Sala Gaspar in 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster from Alexander Calder's exhibition at the Sala Gaspar in 1973.
Alexander Calder 🇺🇸 (1898-1976) changed the course of modern art by developing an innovative method...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
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Paper, Lithograph
La Vague, Modern Geometric Poster by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) - La Vague. Year: 1971, Medium: Poster, Size: 35 x 22.5 in. (88.9 x 57.15 cm)
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
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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Mid-20th Century Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Acrobat in Heels, Framed Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Acrobat in Heels from Derriere Le Miroir by Alexander Calder, American (1898–1976)
Date: 1975
Lithograph
Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm)
Printer: Maeght, Paris
Publisher: Maeght ...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Invitation to Sandy's Air Party, Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) - Invitation to Sandy's Air Party. Year: 1975, Medium: Lithograph, Size: 6.25 in. x 8.5 in. (15.88 cm x 21.59 cm)
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Les Gueules Degoulinantes, Framed Circus Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original Alexander Calder lithograph of colorful clown figures from Derriere Le Miroir, February 1966
Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976)
Title: Les Gueules Degoulin...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Plate 5, from Derriere le Miroir #156
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 5 (Derriere le Miroir #156)
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1966
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 22" x 29 1/4"
Imag...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Lo Oscuro Invade
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color lithograph. It is initialed by Calder, signed by Carlos Franqui and numbered in pencil, from an edition of 500. Franqui was a Cuban author and po...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Color, Lithograph
Derriere le Miroir #221
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Cover, from Derriere le Miroir # 221
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #221
Medium: Lithograph in colors
Date: 1975
Edit...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Spirale Nebula
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this large color lithograph on Arches. Signed and numbered 94/100 in pencil by Calder. Printed and published by Mourlot, Paris.
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Color, Lithograph
Red Pyramid
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Lithograph in colors on wove paper, full sheet
Published and Printed by Bank Street Atelier, New York
Signed and numbered in pencil from an edition of 110 copies
22.75 x 30.9 inch...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Plate 2, from Derriere Le Miroir #156
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 2 (Derriere le Miroir #156)
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1966
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 21" x 29 1/4"
Image...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1964 by Mourlot Frères and published in an edition of 2000 on Arches wove paper. Sheet size: 10 x 7 1/2 inches (255 x 188 mm). Signed...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Pennants
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Pennants, 1965
Signed and numbered in pencil
Color lithograph
23 x 31 inches
Edition 55 of 110
Category
1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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- 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 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 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 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 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 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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