Alexander Calder Art
American, 1898-1976
The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling.
Because Calder's parents, both artists themselves, did not want him to suffer the hardships of trying to make a living in art, they encouraged the young Calder to study mechanical engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, in Hoboken, New Jersey. He worked a number of jobs, including as a hydraulic engineer and draftsman for the New York Edison Company, before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He never abandoned his engineering background, however, applying his understanding of gears and moving parts in all his artworks, from mechanical toys like the Cirque Calder (1931) and his revered prints to his free-standing abstract sculptures, called stabiles.
In 1926, Calder moved to Paris and established a studio in the Montparnasse quarter. He began creating the many parts of his famous miniature circus from found materials, such as wire, string, cloth, rubber and cork. Designed to be transportable, Cirque grew to fill five suitcases over the years. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles.
In the 1950s, Calder returned to his roots in mechanical engineering, creating monumental abstract sculptures that verged on the architectural. He worked from loose gestural drawings like this preparatory sketch for his Man Stabile, from 1966. Throughout his career, he also worked as a set designer for the theater, as well as an illustrator and printmaker, producing vibrant, whimsical drawings for books and journals.
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Artist: Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Prints from the Mourlot Press, 1964
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, exhibition sponsored by the French Embassy, cir...
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1960s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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Plate 1, from Derriere Le Miroir #173
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 Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Rings on Black, from Derriere le Miroir, 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Anneaux sur noir (Rings on Black), originates from the historic 1973 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 201. Published by...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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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 Art
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Lithograph
"Spirals" original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1970 and published by Art In America. Size: 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (365 x 293 mm). This lithograph was published as a folded sheet with a hori...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This is one of the Alexander Calder lithographs from his "Stabiles" series, printed in 1963 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 141) and p...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Red, Blue & Black Balloons - Original Lithograph Signed in the Plate
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER (1898-1976)
Red, blue and black balloons
Original lithograph, 1973
Signed in the plate
On Arches vellum size 78 x 59 cm (c. 29 x 23 in)
Very good condition
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Color Balloons and Waves (Les Travestis du Reel) - Lithograph poster - 1979
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER
Les Travestis du Reel, 1979
Original vintage lithograph poster
Printed in Atelier Arts-Litho
Printed signature in the plate
82 x 57 cm (c. 32.2 x 22.4 in)
Excelle...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder, 'Skybird' from Flying Colors suite 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Title: "Skybird" (from the Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection)
Year: 1974-75
Medium: Lithographs on Arches paper
Size: 20 x 2...
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1970s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Black and Red Form, from Derriere le Miroir, 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Formulaire noir et rouge (Black and Red Form), originates from the historic 1973 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 201. ...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 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 Art
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Lithograph
Puppet Man, E. A
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Puppet Man, 1960. By Alexander Calder.
"E.A" Written in pencil by the artist
The "E.A." designation on the print likely indicates it's an artist's proof, o...
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1960s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
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Archival Paper, Lithograph
Tribute to the Victims (Viet Nam) - Lithograph, 1967
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Calder (1898 - 1976)
Tribute to the Victims, 1967
Lithograph on offset background (Arte atelier)
Printed signature in the plate
On paper 75 x 44.5 cm (c. 29.5 x 17.3 inch)
Original vintage poster
INFORMATION: Published by Maeght on the occasion of the artist's exhibition "Pour le Viet Nam...
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1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1966
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 156, originates from the 1966 edition published by Mae...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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Composition, World Federation of United Nations Associations, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph and original issue World Federation of United Nations Associations postage stamp on vélin paper. Inscription: Signed in the plate, as issued. Good condition. Notes: Publis...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
From "Mobiles" to "Critters" - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on cardboard realized by Alexander Calder in 1976, in occasion of his solo exhibition at Galleria Rondanini, Rome.
Not signer nor numbered, as issued.
Excellet condition.
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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 Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1966
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 156, originates from the 1966 edition published by Mae...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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Spiral Rouge et Bleu - Lithograph by A. Calder - 1969
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Calder in 1969.
Edition of 20/75.
Hand signed and numbered in pencil.
Includes a contemporary white frame.
Very good condition.
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) - Clown - Color lithograph - 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Color lithograph on wove paper, edited in 1976
limited edition in 150 copies
signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner,
numbered in lower left corner
paper size: 72 x 52 cm (2...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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 Art
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Lithograph, Offset
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 Art
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Lithograph
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The ORIGINAL limited edition 1965 Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA poster
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 Art
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Lithograph, Offset
Alexander Calder, Orange Sun, from Derriere le miroir, 1954
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Soleil orange (Orange Sun), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 69–70, originates from the 1954 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1954. This work captures Calder’s mastery of motion, balance, and vibrant color through the spontaneous energy of his abstract forms, embodying the rhythmic harmony and visual poetry that defined his art.
Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 15 x 11 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris.
Artwork Details:
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898–1976)
Title: Soleil orange (Orange Sun), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 69–70
Medium: Lithograph on velin paper
Dimensions: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.9 cm)
Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued
Date: 1954
Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris
Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris
Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium
Provenance: From the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 69–70, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1954
About the Publication:
Derriere le miroir (Behind the Mirror) was one of the most important art publications of the 20th century, created and published by Maeght Editeur in Paris from 1946 to 1982. Founded by the visionary art dealer and publisher Aime Maeght, the series served as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in its own right, uniting original lithographs by leading modern and contemporary artists with critical essays, poetry, and design of the highest quality. Printed by master lithographers such as Mourlot Freres and Arte, Derriere le miroir became synonymous with the artistic vanguard of postwar Europe. Each issue was devoted to a single artist or theme and published to accompany exhibitions at the Galerie Maeght in Paris, featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, and Alberto Giacometti, among others. The publication reflected Maeght’s belief that art should be both accessible and elevated—an ideal realized through its luxurious production values, meticulous printing, and collaboration with the greatest creative minds of its time.
About the Artist:
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) was an American sculptor, painter, and printmaker whose pioneering innovations in kinetic art revolutionized 20th-century sculpture and transformed modern visual language. Born in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, into a family of artists, Calder initially trained as a mechanical engineer at the Stevens Institute of Technology before turning to art at the Art Students League in New York—a combination of technical precision and creative imagination that defined his career. Moving to Paris in 1926, he immersed himself in the avant-garde and formed friendships with Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Salvador Dali, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, whose ideas profoundly shaped his artistic philosophy. From Picasso, he absorbed structural invention; from Miro, lyrical abstraction; from Kandinsky, spiritual geometry; and from Duchamp and Man Ray, the courage to merge intellect and play. In Paris, Calder created his famous Cirque Calder, a miniature mechanical circus that introduced motion and performance as central components of sculpture, and by the early 1930s, he invented the mobile—a term coined by Duchamp—to describe his delicately balanced, moving sculptures that responded to air currents. Later, Jean Arp would name his stationary counterparts stabiles. These two inventions—sculptures that could either float and spin gracefully or stand monumentally still—transformed art into a dynamic dialogue between movement, balance, and space. Calder’s signature forms, painted in vivid reds, blacks, blues, and yellows, embodied both joy and precision, creating an art that was at once abstract, organic, and deeply human. Like Kandinsky and Miro, he viewed art as a form of rhythm and emotion; like Duchamp, he embraced innovation and humor; and like Giacometti and Dali, he was fascinated by perception, structure, and the unseen forces of motion. His monumental public sculptures—such as La Grande Vitesse (1969) in Grand Rapids and Flamingo (1973) in Chicago—redefined public art as a symbol of civic optimism and modern progress. A key bridge between European modernism and American abstraction, Calder’s influence extended to artists including Jean Tinguely, George Rickey, Donald Judd, Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Serra, and Olafur Eliasson, whose works in kinetic and spatial art continue to echo his vision. His gouaches, prints, and jewelry carried the same balance and movement as his sculptures, revealing a unified language of rhythm across media. Represented in every major modern museum—including MoMA, the Guggenheim, the Tate, and the Centre Pompidou—Calder remains celebrated for merging engineering, color, and poetry into an art of pure equilibrium. Standing alongside Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, he remains one of the cornerstones of modern art—a visionary whose works breathe with motion, grace, and joy. His highest auction record was achieved by Poisson Volant (Flying Fish) (1957), which sold for $25.9 million at Christie’s, New York, on May 15, 2014, reaffirming Alexander Calder’s enduring legacy as one of the most inventive, dynamic, and collectible artists in the history of modern art.
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1950s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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Alexander Calder, Mama Citron, from Derriere le Miroir, 1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Mama Citron, originates from the historic 1975 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 212. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris...
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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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Alexander Calder lithographic cover 1971 (Calder Derrière le miroir)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover c. 1971 from Derrière le miroir:
Lithographic cover in colors; 11 x 15 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition.
Unsigned from an edition of u...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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 Art
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Lithograph
Four Red, Three Black, One Yellow - Original Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER (1898-1976)
Four red, three black, one yellow
Original lithograph, 1967
Unsigned and unnumbered
Aside the edition of 90 copies numbered and hand signed
On Lana vell...
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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Sans titre, Société internationale d'art XXe siècle
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, XXe siècle, Nouvelle série N°3 (double) Juin 1952, ...
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1950s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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Alexander Calder (1898–1976) – Taches de rousseurs from la mémoire élémentaire
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
color lithograph , Edited in 1976
Limited edition ,
numbered as 20/100 in lower left corner.
Hand-signed by artist in pencil in the lower right
Paper size: 52 x 72 cm
Excellent cond...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Derrière Le Miroir No. 156 (front cover) /// Modern Abstract Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
Title: "Untitled (front cover)"
Portfolio: Derrière le Miroir (No. 156)
*Issued unsigned, though signed by Calder in the plate (printed signature) lower right
Year: 1966
Medium: Original Lithograph on smooth wove paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris, France
Publisher: Galerie Maeght, Paris, France
Sheet size: 14.75" x 11"
Condition: In excellent condition
Notes:
Lithograph produced for the 1966 No. 156 "Derrière le Miroir" portfolio in conjunction with a special exhibition of Calder's work at Galerie Maeght, Paris, France in February of 1966 which featured 13 totems and 27 gouaches. The complete folio included a poem by Jacques Prévert and texts by Professor Meyer Schapiro, Alexander Calder, and Nicholas Guppy. Small spiral lithograph and text on verso as issued.
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 magazine Derriere Le Miroir was created in October 1946 and published without interruption until 1982. Maeght's ambition in establishing his print shop and his publication magazine Derriere Le Miroir was to make available to a broader audience less expensive printed imagery by the artists of his time, many whom were represented by his Paris gallery...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir-Page 9
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Derriere Le Miroir-Page 9
Color lithograph, 1973
From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 201, January 1973
Unsigned (as issued)
Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris
Printer: L’Imprimerie Arte, Adr...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Intersections, Framed Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Intersections from Derriere Le Miroir by Alexander Calder, American (1898–1976)
Date: 1968
Lithograph
Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm)
Frame Size: 21 x 17 inches
Printer: Maeght, ...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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 Art
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Lithograph
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Alexander Calder lithograph 1960s (Calder derriere le miroir)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1967 from Derrière le miroir:
Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition; well-preserved.
Unsigned from an edition of u...
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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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Original poster for the 1959 exhibition of Alexander Calder in Paris Maeght
By Alexander Calder
Located in PARIS, FR
Original poster for the 1959 exhibition at the Maeght Gallery (Paris)
Alexander Calder 🇺🇸 (1898-1976) revolutionized #sculpture, the art of volume, by bringing movement and color! Close to the #populararts, this genius tinkerer started by making a miniature animated circus.
Calder is best known for his #mobiles and #stabiles, sometimes monumental, which are one of the most daring expressions of sculpture in the 20th century...
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1960s Alexander Calder Art
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Paper, Lithograph
Alexander Calder "Flying Colors" the complete set of 6 lithograph 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Title(s): Sky Swirl, Sky Bird, Convection, Beastie, Friendship, and Sunburst (from the Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection)
Ye...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Spirals and Forms
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered in pencil
Color lithograph on wove paper
Condition: In Excellent condition
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20th Century Pop Art Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Skybird, Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines, Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after) (American, 1898-1976)
Title: Skybird, Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines
Year: 1974
Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate
Size: 20 in. x 26 in. (50...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Galactic System
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Galactic System, 1974
Signed and numbered
Color lithograph on Arches paper, full sheet
20.375 x 28.25 inches
Edition 75 of 100
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Card Players III, from Derriere le Miroir, 1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Joueurs de cartes III (Card Players III), originates from the historic 1975 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 212. Publi...
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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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Plate 4, from 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 Art
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Lithograph
Rocks and Sun - Original lithograph - Mourlot, 1952
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder
Rocks and Sun, 1952
Original Lithograph (3 color stones)
Printed in Mourlot workshop
On vellum 31 x 24 cm (c. 12,2 x 9,5 in)
Edited by San Lazzaro in 1952
Very goo...
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1950s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun - Original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER
Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun, 1976
Original lithograph
Printed signature in the plate
On light vellum 58 x 83 cm (c. 23 x 33 in)
INFORMATION : Calder create...
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1970s American Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Alexander Calder, The Madwomen of Sache, from Derriere le Miroir, 1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Les folles de Sache (The Madwomen of Sache), originates from the historic 1975 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 212. Pu...
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1970s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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 Art
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Lithograph
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1970s Alexander Calder poster (Calder Braniff Airlines 1976)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Braniff Airlines poster 1976:
Medium: Offset lithograph.
Dimensions: 23 x 33 inches.
Signed in plate
An original 1st printing in very good overall vintage conditio...
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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art
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Offset
USA : McGovern for McGovernment - Original Screen Print HANDSIGNED
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER
USA : McGovern for McGovernment, 1972
Original screenprint
Handsigned in pencil
Justified EA (artist proof)
On BFK Rives Vellum 88 x 60 cm (c. 35 x 24 in)
Authentic...
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1960s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art
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Screen
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 Art
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Lithograph
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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 Art
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Lithograph
"Sketch for the Spinner" Alexander Calder, Preliminary Drawing for Mobile
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder
Preliminary drawing for the Spinner, 1966
Signed lower right
Felt tip pen on paper
Overall 27 x 15 1/2 inches
Individual sheets 8 x 10 1/2 inches
Alexander Calder ...
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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Paper, Felt Pen
Discs and Spirals
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
Signed: Calder (Lower, Right)
Discs and Spirals, 1970
Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper
Sheet Size: 26” x 38”
Numbered: Numbered from an editi...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
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 Art
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Lithograph
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Soucoupes Volantes (Saucers)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Soucoupes Volantes (Saucers)" is an abstract Post War gouache painting by Alexander Calder in 1965. The artwork is 42 1/4 x 29 5/8 inches and is 49 1/4 x 35 1/2 x 1 7/8 inches with ...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Gouache
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 Art
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Lithograph
Rouge Mouille (A00963)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Rouge Mouille (A00963)" is an abstract Post War gouache and ink on paper work by Alexander Calder in 1965. The artwork is 42 1/4 x 29 5/8 inches and is 49 1/4 x 35 1/2 x 1 7/8 inche...
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20th Century Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
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...
Category
1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Serpent and Sun, from Derriere le Miroir, 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Serpent et Soleil (Serpent and Sun), originates from the historic 1973 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 201. Published ...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Original 1968 poster by Alexander Calder - XXIVe Salon de Mai
By Alexander Calder
Located in PARIS, FR
This bold and iconic original 1968 poster was created by none other than Alexander Calder, the American sculptor and pioneer of kinetic art, for the 24th edition of the Salon de Mai,...
Category
1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Alexander Calder, Two Pyramids and Spirals, from Derriere le miroir, 1954
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Deux pyramides et spirales (Two Pyramids and Spirals), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 69–70, originates from...
Category
1950s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
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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.
Shop authentic Alexander Calder prints, sculptures and other art 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.
- Where is Alexander Calder’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander Calder’s artwork has found its home in many museums and art galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Most artists consider Alexander Calder to be a Kinetic artist rather than a Surrealist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms usually suspended from the ceiling. Calder also pioneered a new art form with wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any air movement, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. Explore a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024How much an Alexander Calder mobile is worth depends on its historical significance, size, condition and other factors. In 2012, his 1945 piece Lily of Force sold for $18.5 million at auction in New York City. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called “wire sculptures,” which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. If you're in possession of a Calder mobile, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several interpretations of how to describe the characteristics of Alexander Calder’s sculptures. Some say they are abstract, with life-like elements, others say they are flat, simplified shapes that intersect at opposing angles. See the magic for yourself — shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like all meaningful works of art, the mood that best describes American artist Alexander Calder’s sculptures is subject to interpretation. Common descriptors for his abstract work include “playful” or “whimsical.” Calder is best known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024The exact number of works of art Calder made isn't known. Over the course of his life, the prolific artist produced at least 600 sculptures, including more than 20 monumental outdoor works. In addition, he made thousands of oil paintings, prints and drawings. Calder even crafted jewelry and toys. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many art lovers believe that lithographs are worth investing in. Lithographs tend to be more painterly than other printing techniques, and many postwar and contemporary painters have collaborated with lithographic workshops to push their practices in new directions. Collectors of lithographs can add prints from a wide range of artists to their collections. Some artists known for working with the technique include Théodore Gericault, Eugène Delacroix, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Honoré Daumier, Henri Matisse, Alphonse Mucha and M.C. Escher.
However, whether or not it’s worth investing in lithographs is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection.
Find lithographs and other art prints on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The American sculptor Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. His mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Alexander Calder drawings and other sculptures.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Alexander Calder mostly made sculptures, although he also worked in printmaking, painting, performance and other media. He is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Some of his most famous works include Cirque Calder, A Universe, Josephine Baker (III), Mobile (Arc of Petals), Devil Fish, Romulus and Remus and Fish. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander Calder's mobiles were revolutionary because he largely pioneered the art form of creating hanging sculptures that were able to move freely in response to airflow. Calder was a prolific artist believed to have produced more than 22,000 works during his life. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Alexander Calder is best known for his sculptures. He produced large, playful freestanding and hanging works in vibrant colors. Examples include Mobile-Stabile, Lobster Trap and Fish Tail and Flying Dragon. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Alexander Calder used many of the elements of art when producing his works. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. These kinetic pieces use color, shape and space to convey a sense of unity, and the form of the art allows it to interact with its environment. Find a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The art movement that Alexander Calder was connected to was kinetic art. The term refers to art that moves or has the appearance of movement. With their ability to sway and turn once suspended, Calder's mobiles are often referenced as examples of kinetic art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Alexander Calder produced more than 22,000 works of art during his lifetime. The prolific artist made paintings, drawings, prints, tapestries, stage sets, jewelry and other types of art. Some of his most famous pieces include Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), A Universe, Mobile (Arc of Petals) and Devil Fish. Shop a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
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