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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
Stabiles Lithograph by Alexander Calder, Signed, 1963, 29.75x23
Stabiles Lithograph by Alexander Calder, Signed, 1963, 29.75x23

Stabiles Lithograph by Alexander Calder, Signed, 1963, 29.75x23

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

'Stabiles', 1963 Alexander Calder Lithograph in colors 29.75 x 23 in. / 76 x 58 cm. Edition of 90, Signed by the Artist The specific information regarding edition will be provided a...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder -- Os et Serpent (Bone and Snake)
Alexander Calder -- Os et Serpent (Bone and Snake)

Alexander Calder -- Os et Serpent (Bone and Snake)

By Alexander Calder

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Alexander Calder Os et Serpent (Bone and Snake), 1969 Lithograph Hand Signed lower right Numbered 76/90 lower left Titled verso 'Os et Serpent' Sheet size 75 × 54 cm Literature: Ha...

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Circus 4, Les Gueules Dégoulinantes (from Derrière le Miroir No. 156)

Circus 4, Les Gueules Dégoulinantes (from Derrière le Miroir No. 156)

By Alexander Calder

Located in London, GB

Alexander Calder Circus 4, Les Gueules Dégoulinantes (from Derrière le Miroir No. 156), 1966 Signed front of sheet Lithograph in colors on paper 47 x 65 cm 18.5 x 25.6 inches 61/90 ...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

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

Red and Blue Swirl with Sun

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

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

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Late 20th Century Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder lithograph (derrière le miroir)
Alexander Calder lithograph (derrière le miroir)

Alexander Calder lithograph (derrière 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-preseved. Unsigned from an edition of u...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Acrobat in Heels, Framed Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder
Acrobat in Heels, Framed Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder

Acrobat in Heels, Framed Modern Lithograph by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Acrobat in Heels from Derriere Le Miroir by Alexander Calder, American (1898–1976) Date: 1975 Lithograph Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Printer: Maeght, Paris Publisher: Maeght ...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Lithographic cover Derrière le miroir 1973
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover Derrière le miroir 1973

Alexander Calder Lithographic cover Derrière le miroir 1973

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Alexander Calder Lithographic cover: Derrière le miroir 1973: Lithographic cover sheet; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Por...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Atelier Mourlot (115 Bank Street) by Alexander Calder
Atelier Mourlot (115 Bank Street) by Alexander Calder

Atelier Mourlot (115 Bank Street) by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

This colorful abstract lithographic poster was printed at the Atelier Mourlot on Bank Street in New York City in 1967. Calder is one of the most acclaimed and influential sculptors...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Derriere Le Miroir-Page 6-7
Derriere Le Miroir-Page 6-7

Derriere Le Miroir-Page 6-7

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Derriere Le Miroir-Page 6-7 Color lithograph, 1973 Unsigned (as issued) From: Derriere Le Miroir, No. 201, January 1973 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: L’Imprimerie Arte, A...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Signed Abstract Geometric Pyramids Lithograph, 10/125, 1970s
Signed Abstract Geometric Pyramids Lithograph, 10/125, 1970s

Signed Abstract Geometric Pyramids Lithograph, 10/125, 1970s

By Alexander Calder

Located in Naples, Florida

Signed and numbered 10/125 This composition presents a field of sharply angled, pyramidal forms that appear to float across a light ground. Bold planes of red, yellow, blue, and bla...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Les Oignons

Les Oignons

By Alexander Calder

Located in London, GB

Alexander Calder Les Oignons, 1965 Signed and numbered 39/100 in pencil, lower margin. Color lithograph on Arches 52 x 71.8 cm 20.5 x 28.3 inches Edition of 100 Alexander Calder was...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Tempete

Tempete

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Signed and dated

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Damier, Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder

Damier, Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Title: Damier from Derriere Le Miroir Year: 1966 Medium: Lithograph Size: 14.5 x 10.5 in. (36.83 x 26.67 cm) Frame Size: 23 x 19 inches

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Galerie Bellint, Modern Abstract Poster by Alexander Calder

Galerie Bellint, Modern Abstract Poster by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) - Galerie Bellint. Year: 1979, Medium: Poster, Size: 32 in. x 20.5 in. (81.28 cm x 52.07 cm)

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1975, Derriere le Miroir #221
Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1975, Derriere le Miroir #221

Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1975, Derriere le Miroir #221

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Derriere le Miroir #221 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #221 Medium: Lithograph in colors Date: 1975 Edition: Unnumbered Sheet Size: 15" x 22" Image Siz...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Sun Face Moon Face

Sun Face Moon Face

By Alexander Calder

Located in London, GB

Alexander Calder Sun Face Moon Face , ca. 1965 Signed and numbered lower right Color lithograph on white wove paper, 50 x 65.4 cm 19.7 x 25.7 inches Edition of 100 Alexander Calder ...

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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

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

1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder prints)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

1970s Alexander Calder Lithograph from Derriere le Miroir: Medium: Lithograph in colors. 1975. Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches. Center fold-line as issued; v...

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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder three legged man)
Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder three legged man)

Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder three legged man)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Vintage original 1970s Alexander Calder Lithograph: 11x15 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir. Derrièr...

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1970s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141
Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141

Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Derrier le Miroir, cover, Volume 141 Original color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned and unnumbered (as issued) From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141 Published by A. Maeght, Paris Condition: E...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Star, from Our Unfinished Revolution

Star, from Our Unfinished Revolution

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Star, 1975 - from Our Unfinished Revolution portfolio Lithograph in colors ***Professionally framed*** One of 250 copies, with the printed signature and date on offset paper. Prin...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

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

Alexander Calder lithograph 1970s (Calder prints)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1973 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 Surrealist Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

1960's Alexander Calder lithographic cover Derrière le miroir
1960's Alexander Calder lithographic cover Derrière le miroir

1960's Alexander Calder lithographic cover Derrière le miroir

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Alexander Calder Lithographic cover c. 1968 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 11 x 15 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown with crisp bright colors. Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, c. 1968. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Looks fantastic framed. Derrière le miroir: In October 1945 the French art dealer Aimé Maeght opens his art gallery at 13 Rue de Téhéran in Paris. His beginning coincides with the end of Second World War and the return of a number of exiled artists back to France. The publication was created in October 1946 (n°1) and published without interruption until 1982 (n°253). Its original articles and illustrations (mainly original color lithographs by the gallery artists) who were famous at the time. The lithographic publication covered only the artists exhibited by Maeght gallery either through personal or group exhibitions. Among them were, Pierre Alechinsky, Francis Bacon, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Eduardo Chillida, Alberto Giacometti, Vassily Kandinsky, Ellsworth Kelly, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Saul Steinberg and Antoni Tapies. Related Categories: Mid century modern. Alexander Calder prints. Calder orange. Calder red...

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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir
Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir

Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir

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 u...

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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Untitled (Plate 1) DLM
Untitled (Plate 1) DLM

Untitled (Plate 1) DLM

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Untitled (Plate 1) DLM Color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned and unnumbered (as usual) From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141 Published by A. Maeght, Paris Image/sheet size: 14 7/8 x 11 inches...

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1960s American Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Fêtes
Fêtes

Fêtes

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Complete set of 7 color aquatints on Arches. The deluxe edition of 25 signed by Calder and numbered, aside from the unsigned edition of 150. Each but one of the aquatints signed and ...

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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Color, Aquatint

Untitled (Red Tree)

Untitled (Red Tree)

By Alexander Calder

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Untitled (Red Tree), 1970 Medium: Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper Edition: 80/100 Artwork Size: 30.5 x 23 in Framed Size: 38.75 x 31.25 in This...

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Late 20th Century Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Sun, from Our Unfinished Revolution

Sun, from Our Unfinished Revolution

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Sun, 1975 - from Our Unfinished Revolution portfolio Lithograph in colors ***Professionally framed*** One of 250 copies, with the printed signature and date on offset paper. Print...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Original Abstract Lithograph, Framed, 1974, Skyswirl
Alexander Calder Original Abstract Lithograph, Framed, 1974, Skyswirl

Alexander Calder Original Abstract Lithograph, Framed, 1974, 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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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Worms and Sun, American Modern Gouache and Watercolor on Paper, 1963

Worms and Sun, American Modern Gouache and Watercolor on Paper, 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) American, Lawnton, PA - New York, NY “Worms and Sun” 1963 Gouache and watercolor and paper 29 ½ x 21 ½ in. unframed 36 ⅞ x 27 ⅞ in. framed Signed and da...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Bonnet Phrygien et Barre de Fer
Bonnet Phrygien et Barre de Fer

Bonnet Phrygien et Barre de Fer

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Bonnet Phrygien et Barre de Fer (Phrygian Cap and Iron Bar), 1974 Lithograph in colors on Chiffon de Mandeure paper, with full margins, framed Maeght Editeur, Paris 29.5 x 43.3 inche...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph 1963 (Calder derrière le miroir)
Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph 1963 (Calder derrière le miroir)

Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph 1963 (Calder derrière le miroir)

By Alexander Calder

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Vintage 1960s Alexander Calder Stabiles lithograph from Derrière le Miroir. 15 x 22 inches. Center fold-line as issued; very good overall condition for its age. Unsigned from an ed...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Untitled, 1965

Untitled, 1965

By Alexander Calder

Located in Palo Alto, CA

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

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Black Chair Original Gouache Painting, Surrealist, Signed, 1969
Black Chair Original Gouache Painting, Surrealist, Signed, 1969

Black Chair Original Gouache Painting, Surrealist, Signed, 1969

By Alexander Calder

Located in Aventura, FL

Original gouache and ink painting on paper. Hand signed and dated by Alexander Calder. Executed in 1969, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York,...

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1960s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

La Mousson (The Monsoon)
La Mousson (The Monsoon)

La Mousson (The Monsoon)

By Alexander Calder

Located in OPOLE, PL

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - La Mousson (The Monsoon) Lithograph from 1965. Edition of 78/90 on Rives BKF paper. Dimensions of work: 75.5 x 55.5 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Ma...

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1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Octopus / Squid, from Our Unfinished Revolution

Octopus / Squid, from Our Unfinished Revolution

By Alexander Calder

Located in Naples, Florida

Lithograph from the portfolio Our Unfinished Revolution Edition of 250 Signed and dated in the print Printed by Mourlot, Paris Published by Alba E...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Red Lunar Crescent & Black Circle - Lithograph, 1965
Red Lunar Crescent & Black Circle - Lithograph, 1965

Red Lunar Crescent & Black Circle - Lithograph, 1965

By Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander Calder Red Lunar Crescent & Black Circle, 1965 Lithograph in colors Unsigned as usual On light vellum 32 x 23 cm (c. 12,5 x 9 in) Published in 1965 by National Museum of M...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Four Great Pyramids
Four Great Pyramids

Four Great Pyramids

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Signed: Calder (Lower, Right) “Four Great Pyramids”, 1970 Lithograph in Colors on Arches Paper Sheet Size: 30” x 43” Numbered: Hand signed and ...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Untitled (Plate 4) DLM
Untitled (Plate 4) DLM

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 Art

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Lithograph

Black Spirals & Circles - Lithograph, 1965
Black Spirals & Circles - Lithograph, 1965

Black Spirals & Circles - Lithograph, 1965

By Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander Calder Black spirals & circles, 1965 Lithograph in colors Unsigned as usual On light vellum 32 x 23 cm (c. 12,5 x 9 in) Published in 1965 by National Museum of Modern Art,...

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1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

“Untitled”
“Untitled”

“Untitled”

By Alexander Calder

Located in Warren, NJ

This is an Alexander Calder Lithograph Signed and Numbered Untitled. In good condition measures 35x29. Lithograph measures 25x19

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20th Century Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

USA : McGovern for McGovernment - Original Screen Print HANDSIGNED
USA : McGovern for McGovernment - Original Screen Print HANDSIGNED

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

Discs and Spirals
Discs and Spirals

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

Seascape
Seascape

Alexander CalderSeascape, 1974

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Seascape

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) “Seascape”, 1974 Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper Signed: Calder (Lower, Right) Sheet Size: 39 3/5 × 28 in Marked “EA”, apart from an editio...

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1970s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Snow Plow, from Derriere le Miroir, 1963
Alexander Calder, Snow Plow, from Derriere le Miroir, 1963

Alexander Calder, Snow Plow, from Derriere le Miroir, 1963

By Alexander Calder

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Chasse neige (Snow Plow), originates from the historic 1963 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 141. Published by Maeght E...

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1960s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Fond Rouge
Fond Rouge

Alexander CalderFond Rouge, 1969

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Fond Rouge

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Lithograph in colors Published by Maeght Éditeur, Paris Printed by Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris 22 x 29.5 inches Edition of 75 on Rives, signed and numbered - This one being a proof...

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1960s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Untitled, 1947

Untitled, 1947

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami, FL

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) “Untitled, 1947” (from Le Surrealisme) Signed in the plate, lower left Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper Sheet Size: 9 7/16 x 8" (24 x 20.3 cm...

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1940s Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Pyramids - Original Lithograph - Printed Signature
Pyramids - Original Lithograph - Printed Signature

Pyramids - Original Lithograph - Printed Signature

By Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, IDF

Alexander CALDER (1898-1976) Pyramids Original lithograph Signed in the plate On paper 64 x 43 cm (c. 25.1 x 16.9 in) INFORMATION: This lithograph was produced for the Pyramids exh...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

Untitled (Giraffe), Original Crayon and Pencil Drawing on Paper, 1966
Untitled (Giraffe), Original Crayon and Pencil Drawing on Paper, 1966

Untitled (Giraffe), Original Crayon and Pencil Drawing on Paper, 1966

By Alexander Calder

Located in Aventura, FL

Original crayon and pencil drawing on cut-out paper mounted on board. Hand signed with artist's initials CA. Executed in 1966, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder...

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1960s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art

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Paper, Crayon, Pencil

Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1968
Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1968

Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1968

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. 173, originates from the 1968 edition published by Mae...

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1960s Surrealist Alexander Calder Art

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Lithograph

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    The term ‘mobile’, which was coined by Marcel Duchamp, was used to describe Alexander Calder’s work, as Calder’s sculptures often moved with the help of motors or wind. ‘Mobiles’ was a French pun which meant ‘motion’. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from Alexander Calder.
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    Like all meaningful works of art, the mood that best describes American artist Alexander Calder’s sculptures is subject to interpretation. Common descriptors for his abstract work include “playful” or “whimsical.” Calder is best known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The 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.
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    American artist Alexander Calder is best known for his work in sculpture, particularly his monumental sculptures and innovative ‘mobiles’ in the tradition of kinetic art. Shop a collection of authentic Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. The revered American sculptor's mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. (He was a celebrated modernist printmaker, too, and while jewelry was a secondary métier for him, interest in his wearable art has accelerated in recent years.)

    For Calder, the fascinating moment of artistic alchemy comes sometime between his representational canvases of the late 1920s and 1931, the year of his first show of abstract sculpture. Moving to Paris helped spur his creativity, as it did for so many artists and writers. The moment Calder arrived, he began working on one of his most seminal pieces, Cirque Calder (1931), his delightful distillation of the circus into what are essentially three-dimensional line drawings made with wire. 

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    Alexander Calder was famous for his work as an artist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. He also created large-scale sculptures that frequently involved kinetic elements. Some of his best-known works include Mobile (Arc of Petals), Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), Fish and A Universe. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Alexander Calder art.
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    Alexander Calder’s artwork has found its home in many museums and art galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Most artists consider Alexander Calder to be a Kinetic artist rather than a Surrealist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms usually suspended from the ceiling. Calder also pioneered a new art form with wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any air movement, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. Explore a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    How much an Alexander Calder mobile is worth depends on its historical significance, size, condition and other factors. In 2012, his 1945 piece Lily of Force sold for $18.5 million at auction in New York City. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called “wire sculptures,” which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. If you're in possession of a Calder mobile, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2021
    The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Alexander Calder drawings and other sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Alexander Calder mostly made sculptures, although he also worked in printmaking, painting, performance and other media. He is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Some of his most famous works include Cirque Calder, A Universe, Josephine Baker (III), Mobile (Arc of Petals), Devil Fish, Romulus and Remus and Fish. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alexander Calder's mobiles were revolutionary because he largely pioneered the art form of creating hanging sculptures that were able to move freely in response to airflow. Calder was a prolific artist believed to have produced more than 22,000 works during his life. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Alexander Calder is best known for his sculptures. He produced large, playful freestanding and hanging works in vibrant colors. Examples include Mobile-Stabile, Lobster Trap and Fish Tail and Flying Dragon. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Alexander Calder used many of the elements of art when producing his works. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. These kinetic pieces use color, shape and space to convey a sense of unity, and the form of the art allows it to interact with its environment. Find a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The art movement that Alexander Calder was connected to was kinetic art. The term refers to art that moves or has the appearance of movement. With their ability to sway and turn once suspended, Calder's mobiles are often referenced as examples of kinetic art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Alexander Calder produced more than 22,000 works of art during his lifetime. The prolific artist made paintings, drawings, prints, tapestries, stage sets, jewelry and other types of art. Some of his most famous pieces include Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), A Universe, Mobile (Arc of Petals) and Devil Fish. Shop a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.