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What is Alexander Calder best known for?
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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Birds Nest
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder Nid d'oiseau (Bird's Nest), 1968 Hand-signed Lithograph in colors 29.5 x 43 inches
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir (1960s Calder prints)
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...
Category

1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Alexander Calder - Spirale Millepiedi - Hand-Signed Lithography, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Varese, IT
Alexander Calder ( 1898 - 1976 ) - Spirale millepiedi - hand-signed lithography, 1972 Additional information: Material: color lithography on paper Edited in 1972 Limited edition in ...
Category

20th Century Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Convection (Braniff International Airways), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Convection (from the Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection) Year: 1974 Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper Size: 20 x 26 ...
Category

1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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 ...
Category

1960s Pop Art Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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