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Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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
Loops and Spheres, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1970, Signed

Loops and Spheres, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1970, Signed

By Alexander Calder

Located in OPOLE, PL

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - Loops and Spheres Lithograph from 1970. Edition of 27/95. Dimensions of work: 74 x 110 cm The work is in Good condition. Fast and secure shipment.

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Back Cover from Derriere Le Miroir, No. 190, Fevrier 1971
Back Cover from Derriere Le Miroir, No. 190, Fevrier 1971

Back Cover from Derriere Le Miroir, No. 190, Fevrier 1971

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Alexander Calder Back Cover from Derriere Le Miroir, No. 190, Fevrier 1971 Color lithograph, February 1971 Published by Aime Maeght, Paris Printer: L'Imprimerie Arte, Paris Condition...

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1970s French School Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

original lithograph

original lithograph

By Alexander Calder

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1971 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 190) and published in Paris by Maeght. Size: 15 x 11 inches (380 x 278 mm). There is p...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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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. 1967: Lithograph in colors; 15 x 22 inches. Very good overall vintage condition; contains center fold-line as originally issued; well-preseved. Unsig...

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1960s Pop Art Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Cinq Boules et Deux Serpents, Alexander Calder
Cinq Boules et Deux Serpents, Alexander Calder

Cinq Boules et Deux Serpents, Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Cinq Boules et Deux Serpents Year: 1965 Medium: Lithograph in colors on wove paper Edition: 90, plus proofs Size: 20.5 x 28.75 inches Cond...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Sky Bird, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
Sky Bird, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection

Sky Bird, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Sky Bird, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper Size: 20 x 26 inche...

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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Convection, Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder

Convection, Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

An original lithograph by Alexander Calder that he designed for the Braniff Airlines Flying Colors project. Braniff Airlines Flying Colors Blindstamp, lower right. Convection Alex...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Print, Abstract Style, 1968, Plate 4, Derriere le Miroir #173
Alexander Calder Print, Abstract Style, 1968, Plate 4, Derriere le Miroir #173

Alexander Calder Print, Abstract Style, 1968, Plate 4, Derriere le Miroir #173

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Plate 4 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173 Medium: Lithograph Date: 1968 Edition: Unnumbered Sheet Size: 15" x 11" Image Size: 15" x 11" Signature: Un...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Lithograph Print, Abstract Style, 1968, Derriere le Miroir #173
Alexander Calder Lithograph Print, Abstract Style, 1968, Derriere le Miroir #173

Alexander Calder Lithograph Print, Abstract Style, 1968, Derriere le Miroir #173

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Medium: Lithograph Title: Untitled Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173 Year: 1968 Edition: Unnumbered Signed: Unsigned Sheet Size: 15" x 22" Image Size: 15" x...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Bold Abstract Circles Color Lithograph Alexander Calder Unfinished Revolution
Bold Abstract Circles Color Lithograph Alexander Calder Unfinished Revolution

Bold Abstract Circles Color Lithograph Alexander Calder Unfinished Revolution

By Alexander Calder

Located in Surfside, FL

1975 Color Lithograph by Alexander Calder from Our Unfinished Revolution portfolio One of 250 copies, with the printed signature and date on offset paper. This is not pencil signed ...

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1970s American Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Offset

Signed Alexander Calder Galerie Maeght 1968 (announcement)
Signed Alexander Calder Galerie Maeght 1968 (announcement)

Signed Alexander Calder Galerie Maeght 1968 (announcement)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Alexander Calder sculpted holiday card 1968: Rare foldout holiday card designed and illustrated by Calder in 1968. This beautifully illustrated piece depicts one of the artist's sta...

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1960s Pop Art Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder (1898–1976) - Spirale millepiedi - color lithograph on paper
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) - Spirale millepiedi - color lithograph on paper

Alexander Calder (1898–1976) - Spirale millepiedi - color lithograph on paper

By Alexander Calder

Located in Varese, IT

Color lithograph on paper, edited in 1972 Limited edition in 100 copies Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner, numbered in lower left corner Paper size: 84 x 56,6 cm Very...

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20th Century Pop Art Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Spirale et Turban, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1965, Signed
Spirale et Turban, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1965, Signed

Spirale et Turban, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1965, Signed

By Alexander Calder

Located in OPOLE, PL

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - Spirale et Turban Lithograph from 1965. The edition of E.A. (aside from an edition 125). Dimensions of work: 96 x 66 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: A...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Abstract Geometric Lithograph, 1968, from Derriere Le Miroir
Alexander Calder Abstract Geometric Lithograph, 1968, from Derriere Le Miroir

Alexander Calder Abstract Geometric Lithograph, 1968, from Derriere Le Miroir

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Plate 1 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173 Medium: Lithograph Year: 1968 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size: 15" x 11" Image...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1970's Alexander Calder lithographic cover (Derrière le miroir)
1970's Alexander Calder lithographic cover (Derrière le miroir)

1970's Alexander Calder lithographic cover (Derrière le miroir)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Alexander Calder Lithographic cover from Derrière le miroir: Lithographic cover; 1976. 11 x 15 inches (folding open to 15x22 inches). Scattered surface and age related wear; in otherwise good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, c. 1976. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Looks fantastic framed. Derrière le miroir: In October 1945 the French art dealer Aimé Maeght opens his art gallery at 13 Rue de Téhéran in Paris. His beginning coincides with the end of Second World War and the return of a number of exiled artists back to France. The publication was created in October 1946 (n°1) and published without interruption until 1982 (n°253). Its original articles and illustrations (mainly original color lithographs by the gallery artists) who were famous at the time. The lithographic publication covered only the artists exhibited by Maeght gallery either through personal or group exhibitions. Among them were, Pierre Alechinsky, Francis Bacon, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Eduardo Chillida, Alberto Giacometti, Vassily Kandinsky, Ellsworth Kelly, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Saul Steinberg and Antoni Tapies. Related Categories: Mid century modern. Alexander Calder prints. Calder orange. Calder red...

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1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Lithograph, Modern Style, 1968, Plate 6, Derriere le Miroir 173
Alexander Calder Lithograph, Modern Style, 1968, Plate 6, Derriere le Miroir 173

Alexander Calder Lithograph, Modern Style, 1968, Plate 6, Derriere le Miroir 173

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Plate 6 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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Original exhibition poster by Calder at the Théâtre Français de la Danse in 1969
Original exhibition poster by Calder at the Théâtre Français de la Danse in 1969

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 Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Untitled

Untitled

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Published to aid the National Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, Untitled, 1976 is the frontispiece from the artist’s, Our Unfinished Revolution portfolio, created by Alexander Ca...

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20th Century Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Calder, Soleil sur la Vagues (Red Sun Above the Waves), Alexander Calder
Calder, Soleil sur la Vagues (Red Sun Above the Waves), Alexander Calder

Calder, Soleil sur la Vagues (Red Sun Above the Waves), Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Soleil sur la Vagues (Red Sun Above the Waves) Year: 1976 Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper Size: 22.75 x 30.75 inches Condition: Good No...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Boomerang

Alexander CalderBoomerang, 1974

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Boomerang

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Boomerang, 1974 Lithograph in colors on Arches paper Published by Transworld Art, New York, printed by Mourlot, Paris 29.5 x 43.3 inches Signed in the plate ***ITEM WILL SHIP UNFRAM...

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1970s Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder -- Rain
Alexander Calder -- Rain

Alexander Calder -- Rain

By Alexander Calder

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Alexander Calder Rain, 1972 Lithograph Hand signed lower right Numbered HC VIII / XX Printed by Arte Adrian Maeght, Paris

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1970s Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - The ORIGINAL limited edition 1965 LACMA Museum poster print

Alexander Calder - The ORIGINAL limited edition 1965 LACMA Museum poster print

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Alexander Calder The original Los Angeles County Museum of Art poster, 1965 Limited Edition vintage Offset Lithograph 32 × 24 3/4 inches 81.3 × 62.9 cm Edition of 300 This is the OR...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Offset

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue - lithograph - Mourlot, 1972
Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue - lithograph - Mourlot, 1972

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Untitled, 1965

Untitled, 1965

By Alexander Calder

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Alexander Calder, Untitled, 1965, is Color Lithograph on BFK Rives. Hand signed by Alexander Calder (Pennsylvania, 1898 - New York, 1976) in pencil in the lower right and is numbered...

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1960s Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - rare Maeght sculpted holiday card - collectors item, 1960s
Alexander Calder - rare Maeght sculpted holiday card - collectors item, 1960s

Alexander Calder - rare Maeght sculpted holiday card - collectors item, 1960s

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 Prints and Multiples

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Mixed Media, Offset, Lithograph, Laid Paper, Paper

Theatre Du Soleil
Theatre Du Soleil

Theatre Du Soleil

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Title: Theatre du Soleil Lithograph in colors on cream wove paper Edition: 17/125 Signed and numbered in pencil near the lower edge: Calder; titled in pencil verso Image: 19.25" H x ...

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1970s Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Untitled
Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Untitled

Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Untitled

By Alexander Calder

Located in Austin, TX

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Untitled Single Lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 201 publication. Unsigned and unnumbered from an edition of p...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

The Flying Colors

The Flying Colors

By Alexander Calder

Located in London, GB

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

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder Braniff Airlines 1976)
1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder Braniff Airlines 1976)

1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder Braniff Airlines 1976)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Alexander Calder Braniff Airlines lithograph 1976: Calder "Take Off For The Sun" Medium: Offset lithograph. Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches. An original 1st printing in good overall vin...

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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Offset

Untitled Lithograph by Alexander Calder, Abstract, 1963, Unframed

Untitled Lithograph by Alexander Calder, Abstract, 1963, Unframed

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1970s Alexander Calder poster (Calder Braniff Airlines 1976)

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 Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Tempete

Tempete

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Signed and dated

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1970s Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - Our Unfinished Revolution poster Limited Edition of 250, '76
Alexander Calder - Our Unfinished Revolution poster Limited Edition of 250, '76

Alexander Calder - Our Unfinished Revolution poster Limited Edition of 250, '76

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Offset lithograph poster Printed signature and date on offset paper This poster was published in a limited edition of 250 - unnumbered - separate from the lithographic portfolio of...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Offset

Boomerang, 1974
Boomerang, 1974

Alexander CalderBoomerang, 1974, 1974

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Boomerang, 1974

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Boomerang, 1974 Lithograph in colors on Arches paper Published by Transworld Art, New York, printed by Mourlot, Paris 29.5 x 43.3 inches Signed in pencil, "A.P." apart from the edit...

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1970s Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Galerie Bellint, Modern Abstract Poster by Alexander Calder

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Untitled By Alexander Calder
Untitled By Alexander Calder

Untitled By Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Untitled By Alexander Calder Alexander Calder was a pioneering American sculptor known for his innovative mobiles and stabiles, which challenged traditional notions of sculpture b...

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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Convection, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
Convection, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection

Convection, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Convection, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper Size: 20 x 26 inc...

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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Cover
Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Cover

Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Cover

By Alexander Calder

Located in Austin, TX

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 201, Cover One page Lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 201 publication. Unsigned and unnumbered from an edition of pre...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Octopus
Octopus

Octopus

By Alexander Calder

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Alexander Calder’s signature creation is the mobile. One of the most delightful examples of Modernist sculpture, Calder’s works are instantly recognizable in museums around the world...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Fleur d'Helice
Fleur d'Helice

Alexander CalderFleur d'Helice, 1969

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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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Colored Wedge Structure Lithograph, Modernism, 1963, Unframed, DLM

Colored Wedge Structure Lithograph, Modernism, 1963, Unframed, DLM

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Elephant and Rhinoceros - Original handsigned lithograph - 1966
Elephant and Rhinoceros - Original handsigned lithograph - 1966

Elephant and Rhinoceros - Original handsigned lithograph - 1966

By Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander CALDER Elephant and Rhinoceros, 1966 Lithograph Handsigned in pencil On Arches Vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) Excellent condition, light text report on the lithograph ...

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1960s Pop Art Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Red and Blue Swirl with Sun
Red and Blue Swirl with Sun

Red and Blue Swirl with Sun

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Created in 1975 by Alexander Calder as an original lithograph in colors on wove paper, Red and Blue Swirl with Sun is hand-signed in pencil and annotated "E.A.". Measuring 20 ½ x 29 ...

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Late 20th Century Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Mid Century Derrière le Miroir Lithograph
Alexander Calder Mid Century Derrière le Miroir 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 Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Ink

Sun, from Our Unfinished Revolution

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder - rare Signed poster for the June 1960 M. Knoedler & Co. show
Alexander Calder - rare Signed poster for the June 1960 M. Knoedler & Co. show

Alexander Calder - rare Signed poster for the June 1960 M. Knoedler & Co. show

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Alexander Calder - rare signed poster for the June 1960 M. Knoedler & Co. exhibition (Hand Signed by Calder) Scarce early exhibition poster designed by Alexander Calder, published by...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Offset

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

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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph, Unsigned, 1966, Derriere Le Miroir #156
Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph, Unsigned, 1966, Derriere Le Miroir #156

Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph, Unsigned, 1966, 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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Calder's Stabiles - Photolithograph - 1963

Calder's Stabiles - Photolithograph - 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in Roma, IT

Photolithograph on paper, realized in 1963 for the french Art Review Derrière le Miroir. Not signed. Very good condition.

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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples

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Alexander Calder prints and multiples for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Alexander Calder prints and multiples available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of prints and multiples to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, red, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alexander Calder in lithograph, offset print, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Alexander Calder prints and multiples, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Josef Albers, Teodora Guererra, and Sam Francis. Alexander Calder prints and multiples prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $38,000, while the average work can sell for $1,009.
Questions About Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 term ‘mobile’, which was coined by Marcel Duchamp, was used to describe Alexander Calder’s work, as Calder’s sculptures often moved with the help of motors or wind. ‘Mobiles’ was a French pun which meant ‘motion’. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from Alexander Calder.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several interpretations of how to describe the characteristics of Alexander Calder’s sculptures. Some say they are abstract, with life-like elements, others say they are flat, simplified shapes that intersect at opposing angles. See the magic for yourself — shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Like all meaningful works of art, the mood that best describes American artist Alexander Calder’s sculptures is subject to interpretation. Common descriptors for his abstract work include “playful” or “whimsical.” Calder is best known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.