Alexander Calder Wall Decorations
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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Creator: Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder "Merging Curves" Unsigned Abstract Color Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Skokie, IL
Alexander Calder "Merging Curves" Unsigned Abstract Color Lithograph
"Merging Curves" is an abstract color lithograph by American artist and sculptor Alexander Calder (1898-1976). ...
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Alexander Calder Tapestry Signed and dated 1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander Calder Tapestry from Famous Guatemala Serie Signed AC 75 numbered 12/100.
Dim 228cmX164cm / 89,8In X 64,6 In , 213 cm X 145 CM / 83,8 In X...
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Calder Flying Colors Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Calder Flying Colors Lithograph
Original lithograph from the 70s, does not have stamp
Never framed, one owner from the 70s.
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1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder "Beastie" Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder Litograph called "Beastie" Limited Edition (1974 Braniff Airlines) Signed in Plate.
This lithograph is in excellent condition, initialed a...
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Alexander Calder Lithograph (L'Espoir du Volubius) 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Woodbury, CT
Alexander Calder
Lithograph, L'Espoir du Volubius(Hope of Volubilis) 1973 hand signed and numbered in Roman numerals XXXIV/L(34/50)
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Alexander Calder Original Exhibition Poster for Rolly-Michaux Gallery 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Skokie, IL
Alexander Calder Exhibition Poster for Rolly-Michaux Gallery 1976
This piece is an original vintage poster advertising an exhibition of Calder's "Gouaches and Important Lithographs"...
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Original Alexander Calder ANTEATER Anniversary Museum Exhibition Litho Poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Original Alexander Calder ANTEATER Anniversary Museum Exhibition Litho Poster
Original 1996 Alexander Calder Exhibition Lithograph Print entitled, "Anteater", honoring the 60th Anni...
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1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder "Swirl" Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder Litograph called "Swirl" Limited Edition (1974 Braniff Airlines) Signed in Plate.
This lithograph is in excellent condition, initialed and...
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Vintage Rare XL Original Alexander Calder Museum Exhibition Lithograph Poster A+
By Alexander Calder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
80s ULTRA RARE, Vintage, Original Alexander Calder, Large Format, Modern Exhibition Lithograph Poster published by the Whitney Museum of Art, New York, 1980-1981.
NEVER REMOVED FRO...
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1968 Alexander Calder Fleches Galerie Maeght Paris Original Lithograph Poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Published by Maeght Editeur Imprimeur, Paris
Lithograph from 1968, Framed in silver metal
Some minor stains in bottom portion of lithograph (see images)
Poster: 19.5” wide by 28.5...
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Alexander Calder "Potpourri en Ciel" Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Toledo, OH
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) lithograph "Potpourri en Ciel" in colors, circa 1975. This lithograph is an artist proof apart from the edition of 90 published by Maeght, Paris. 24" x 3...
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Alexander Calder and Carlos Franqui Large Format Limited Edition Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Kingston, NY
Pencil signed by both Alexander Calder (Lower Right,) and the poet Carlos Franqui (Lower Left) and 1970. Numbered 350/500 Color lithograph, 1970. 610x820 mm; 24x32 1/4 inches, full m...
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Alexander Calder - Fish and pyramids
By Alexander Calder
Located in PAU, FR
Lithograph signed and numbered "fish And pyramids" by Alexander Calder 1976
Edition of 150 copies Perfect condition
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Alexander Calder "Derriere Le Miroir" n. 156 with Seven Lithographs by Maeght
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milano, IT
Alexander Calder Catalog "Derrière Le Miroir" No. 156 - February 1966 - Complete with all pages, including seven Calder lithographs
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"Splotchy" Textile by Alexander Calder for Laverne Originals
By Laverne International, Alexander Calder
Located in Pawtucket, RI
"Splotchy" textile by Alexander Calder for Laverne Originals. Hand printed on linen. 26 ft. available
The innovative husband-and-wife team Erwin and Estelle Laverne, specialized...
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Mid-Century Modern Calder Stabiles Paper Art Book Suite of 8 Lithographs, 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this 1973 paperback book with 8 lithographs by Alexander Calder. An introduction in French by James Jones, the book is also written in french and published by Maeght. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the book are 11" W x 15" H.
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Alexander Calder, Original Lithograph 15/90, Les Queles Deqoulinantes 1966
By Alexander Calder
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lithograph by Alexander Calder namned Les Queles Deqoulinantes. This is number 15 in an edition of 90. It is 76 x 59 cm (framed), 61 x 44 cm (picture). It is reframed but have the ...
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Alexander Calder "Stabile ii" Lithograph for Dèrriere Le Miroir, 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An Alexander Calder lithograph for the French publication Dèrriere Le Miroir circa 1976 matted and framed under glass.
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Alexander Calder "Friendship" Lithograph Flying Colors Collection 1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Friendship" 1975
Colorful Alexander Calder lithograph on Arches paper.
Edition commissioned by Braniff International Airlines
Embossed stamp "Flying Colors Collection 1975"
Signed e...
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Bold Contemporary Sky Swirl Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Artist: Alexander Calder, (American, 1898-1976) Title: Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines Year: “Sky Swirl”. 1974 Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate Size: 20 in. x 26 in. (50.8...
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Alexander Calder Bronze Sculpture Book for Perl's Galleries, circa 1969
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bronze sculpture book by Alexander Calder for Perl's Galleries.
Manufactured in New York, circa 1950.
In good original condition, with cons...
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Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
By Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, circa 1960s. They have been recently framed in clean lined black lacquered wood gallery frames...
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$850 / item
Calder Lithograph Exhibition Poster Aubusson Tapestry New York
By Alexander Calder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Calder Lithograph Exhibition Poster Aubusson Tapestry New York
Never mounted
One owner
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$692 Sale Price
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"Untitled - Santa Claus Suite VIII" Etching by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find "Untitled (Santa Claus VIII)" etching on on grand vélin d'Arches paper by Alexander Calder, circa 1974. The piece is one of nine etchings from the unbound illustrated b...
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Alexander Calder Lithograph (La Pointe de non-retour) 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Woodbury, CT
Alexander Calder
Lithograph, La Pointe de non-retour (The Point of No Return), from La Mémoire élémentaire (The Elementary Memory), 1976 hand signed and numbered in Roman numerals XX...
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$8,831 Sale Price
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Alexander Calder - Derriere le Mirror, Card Players lithograph (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lithograph made by Alexander Calder.
From Derriere le Miroir #212.
Good vintage condition.
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Alexander Calder - Derrière le Miroir 1975 Litograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Litograph by Alexander Calder Derrière le Miroir 1975 #212.
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Alexander Calder Santa Claus E. E. Cummings Portfolio of Prints and Prose, 1974
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pasadena, TX
Portfolio of Alexander Calder Santa Claus prints with text by E. E. Cummings,
1974
Text in English and French
Prints 82/175
EE Cummings' most succe...
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LA MER, 1947 Silk Scarf
By Alexander Calder
Located in Holmfirth, GB
ALEXANDER CALDER
1898-1976
La Mer, 1947
Artist's signature lower right
Ascher's signature lower left
Screenprint on silk
95.5 x 92.5 cm
DESCRIPTION/COMMENTARY
Fabric designer Zika As...
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Located in Dronten, NL
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By Jean Lurçat
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This wall tapestry is crafted in burlap and features a series of overlays, adding depth and texture to the piece.
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Alexander Calder "Squash Blossoms" Signed Lithograph Artist Proof 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Oxnard, CA
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
"Squash Blossoms" lithograph, circa 1973
Artist proof
Newly framed: 22-5/8" x 18-1/4"
Print size: 13-1/4" x 8-3/4"
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Alexander Calder Signed & Stamped Vintage Lithograph "Sky Swirl" 1974
By Alexander Calder
Located in North Miami, FL
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Alexander Calder Signed & Numbered 37/100 Vertical flags Lithograph 1970's
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
Vibrant colors 1970's pencil signed & numbered 37/100 rare and collectible Litho in plexiglass box very nice condition no fading a rare find.
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Alexander Calder Derriere Le Mirror No. 141 Print
By Alexander Calder
Located in Astoria, NY
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Alexander Calder Original poster for Calder's exhibition at the Théâtre Français
By Alexander Calder
Located in PAU, FR
Alexander Calder
Original poster for Calder's exhibition at the Théâtre Français de la Danse by Joseph Lazzini in 1969
Printed by St Martin Paris printer
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H 46.86 in W 31.11 in D 0.4 in
Lithograph, Coloured Etching, The Cow, 1976, Alexandre Calder.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph, coloured etching, The Cow, 1976, Alexandre Calder.
Lithograph, coloured etching by Alexandre Calder, The Cow, 1976, signed and numbered, 34/60.
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Alexander Calder Lithography Poster in Original Frame, 1971 -Aubusson Tapestries
By Alexander Calder
Located in North Miami, FL
Exhibited at Bewster Gallery in NY 1971, this lovely lithograph in its original framing is unique with the simple blue, black and white. Pomoting the Aubusson Tapestries by Calder.
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H 36.75 in W 23 in D 1.5 in
Calder "Beastie" from The Flying Colors Collection
By Alexander Calder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Calder "Beastie" from The Flying Colors Collection
Designed for Braniff Airlines
Has Flying Colors stamp from 1975
Never framed. Purchased at a gallery in Chicago.
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Framed Color Serigraphy by Alexander Calder - "Venusiennes"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your art collection with this stunning framed color serigraphy by the renowned artist Alexander Calder, titled "Venusiennes." Originally created as a gouache, this vibrant ar...
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Lithography by Alexander Calder “Cercles noir bleu rouge”, circa 1970
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Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Alexander Calder, American Bicentennial Tapestry, The Sphere and the Spiral
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder
The Bicentennial Tapestries: The Sphere and the Spirals
Wool and Silk
1975
40.5 x 59 in, 103 x 150 cm
Artist signature and Atelier monogram woven on front;
Edition woven on the back with bolduc
Numbered 28
Manufactured by Pinton Felletin, France
Condition: Good Condition
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
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By Alexander Calder
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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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.
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- 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The art movement that Alexander Calder was connected to was kinetic art. The term refers to art that moves or has the appearance of movement. With their ability to sway and turn once suspended, Calder's mobiles are often referenced as examples of kinetic art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 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. - 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, 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.
- 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.