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Which mood best describes Alexander Calder’s sculptures?
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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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Elephant and Rhinoceros - Original handsigned lithograph - 1966
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
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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Category
1960s Pop Art Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover 1966 (Calder Derrière le miroir)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover from Derrière le miroir c. 1966:
Lithographic cover; 15 x 11 inches (folding out to 15 x 22inches; see image 2).
Very good overall vintage condit...
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
1970s Alexander Calder lithograph (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...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Mickey Mouse
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "Mickey Mouse" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, yellows, and oran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache
