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
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, Lithograph, Paper
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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 Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
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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 the 20th Century by Alexander Calder.
Very good condition including a white cardboard passpartout (32 x 50 cm).
Alexand...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
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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
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 Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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° 173,...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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 Prints and Multiples
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Poppy Flowers - Vintage Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1971
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Poppy Flowers is an original artwork realized by Alexander Calder in 1971.
Original mixed colored lithograph.
The artwork was the cover design for the art review "Derriere Le Miro...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder, 'Friendship' from Flying Colors suite 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Title: "Friendship" (from the Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection)
Year: 1974-75
Medium: Lithographs on Arches paper
Size: 20 ...
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1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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 Prints and Multiples
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 141, 1963. Published by Aimé Mae...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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 Prints and Multiples
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
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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 Prints and Multiples
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Paper, Ink
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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 Prints and Multiples
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 141, 1963. Published by Aimé Ma...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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"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 Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 156, 1966. Published by Aimé Mae...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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McGovern for McGovernment - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
McGovern for McGovernment is a contemporary artwork realized by Alexander Calder.
Color lithograph on paper, ed. EA., aside of an Edition of 200
Hand Signed on the lower right marg...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 141, 1963. Published by Aimé Mae...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
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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
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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° 173,...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 141, 1963. Published by Aimé Mae...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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,...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Spider's Nest
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
Spider's Nest, 1975
Signed: Calder (Lower, Right)
Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper
Sheet Size: 29 1/2" × 43"
Numbered: XIX/L in Roman Numeral...
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1970s Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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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 Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
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 Prints and Multiples
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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 Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
'Stabiles'
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder’s ‘Stabiles’ lithograph captures the essence of his sculptural works known as "stabiles"—stationary counterparts to his mobiles—through a bold, abstract visual langu...
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1960s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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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 Prints and Multiples
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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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Alexander Calder Skyswirl
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Alexander Calder Skyswirl
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Skyswirl
Portfolio: Flying Colors
Medium: Original lithograph
Year: 1974
Edition: Unnumbered
Signed: In the stone
Frame Size...
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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 Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
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Santa Claus : Figures with Canes - Original Handsigned Etching
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Santa Claus : Figures with Canes, 1974
Original Etching
Handsigned in pencil
On vellum
51 cm x 66 cm (c. 20,1 x 25,9 inch)
Very good condition
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1970s American Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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Sabot, Stabiles, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 141, 1963. Published by Maeght É...
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1960s Surrealist Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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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 Prints and Multiples
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Santa Claus : Three Figures - Original Handsigned Etching
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Santa Claus : Three Figures, 1974
Original Etching
Handsigned in pencil
On vellum Arches
50.5 cm x 66 cm (c. 19,7 x 25,9 inch)
Excellent condition
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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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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 Prints and Multiples
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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 Prints and Multiples
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Untitled (Plate 4) DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Plate 7) DLM
Color lithograph, 1963
Unsigned (as issued)
From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141
Edition: 1500?
Published by A. Maeght, Paris
Condition: Mint
Sheet/Image size: 1...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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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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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 Prints and Multiples
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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 Prints and Multiples
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Papoose
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Papoose
Medium: Color Lithograph
Year: 1969
Dimensions: 28 x 43 in
Signed "Calder" lower right. Numbered 9/75
Published by Maeght, Paris
Condition: Ex...
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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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Alexander Calder derrière le miroir lithograph (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1964 from Derrière le miroir:
Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition; well-preserved.
Unsigned from an edition of unknown.
From: Derrière le miroir. Printed in France.
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.
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Alexander Calder was an American artist best known for his invention of the kinetic sculptures known as mobiles. Calder also produced a variety of two-dimensional artworks including lithographs, paintings, and tapestries as seen in his Butterfly (1970). “My whole theory about art is the disparity that exists between form, masses, and movement,” the artist once said. Born on August 22, 1898 in Lawnton, PA, Calder turned to art in the 1920s, studying drawing and painting under George Luks and Boardman Robinson at the Art Students League in New York.
Calder moved to Paris to continue his studies in 1926, where he was introduced to the European avant-garde through performances of his Cirque Calder (1926–1931). “I was very fond of the spatial relations,” he said of his interest in the circus. “The whole thing of the—the vast space—I’ve always loved it.” With these performances, along with his wire sculptures, Calder attracted the attention of such notable figures as Marcel Duchamp, Jean Arp, and Fernand Léger. Notably, it was his friend Duchamp that coined the term mobile—a pun in French meaning both “motion” and “motive”—during a visit to Calder’s Paris studio in 1931.
His earliest mobiles moved by motors, but Calder soon abandoned these mechanics and designed pieces that moved by air currents or human interaction. Over the course of seven decades, along with his mobiles, he also produced paintings, monumental outdoor sculptures, works on paper, domestic objects, and jewelry.
The artist lived in both Roxbury, CT, and Saché, France, before his death on November 11, 1976 in New York, NY. Today, his works are held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Tate Gallery in London. Related Categories Calder prints. Mid Century Modern. 1970s. Miro. Chagall. Calder lithograph. Figurative art. Alexander Calder Derrière...
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Alexander Calder -- Spiral Flowers
By Alexander Calder
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Alexander Calder
Spiral Flowers, from Magie Eolienne Portfolio, 1972
Lithograph on wove paper
Sheet size: 25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in
Hand-signed lower right
Edition 46/75 low left, there we...
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1970s Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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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 Prints and Multiples
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Santa Claus : Two Men - Original Handsigned Etching
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Santa Claus : Two Men, 1974
Original Etching
Handsigned in pencil
On Arches vellum 50.5 cm x 66 cm (c. 19,7 x 25,9 inch)
Excellent condition
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1970s American Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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South America with Flying Colors, Modern Poster by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) - South America with Flying Colors. Year: 1973, Medium: Poster, signed, Size: 19 in. x 24 in. (48.26 cm x 60.96 cm)
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Prints and Multiples
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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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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 Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Sky Swirl from Flying Colors, Modern Abstract 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 Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
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- 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024Alexander Calder was famous for his work as an artist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. He also created large-scale sculptures that frequently involved kinetic elements. Some of his best-known works include Mobile (Arc of Petals), Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), Fish and A Universe. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Most artists consider Alexander Calder to be a Kinetic artist rather than a Surrealist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms usually suspended from the ceiling. Calder also pioneered a new art form with wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any air movement, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. Explore a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
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- 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 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.
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- 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 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.
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- 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.
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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.
- 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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