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Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these color lithographs from the estate of a couple that lived in France from 1951-1983. These are most likely from the limited edition folio “Derriere Le Miroir”, published by the legendary Galerie Maeght. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for more Alexander Calder and Joan Miro lithographs from...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage (after) Alexander Calder Art
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Glass, Paper, Wood
1974 Alexander Calder "Paintings / Sculpture / Graphics" Exhibition Poster
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
1974 Alexander Calder Vintage "Paintings / Sculpture / Graphics" Modern Exhibition Poster.
The fine art lithograph print poster is published ...
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Mid-20th Century American (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper
lithograph
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph. Printed in 1965 on laid paper and published by the Musee National d'Art Moderne of Paris for a rare catalogue. Size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 234 mm). Not sig...
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1960s (after) Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
lithograph
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph. Printed in 1965 on laid paper and published by the Musee National d'Art Moderne of Paris for a rare catalogue. Size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 234 mm). Not sig...
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Black Shadow
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Alexander CALDER (after)
Black Shadow, 1969
Lithograph poster
Made for the exhibition of Alexander Calder at Maeght Fondation in 1969
Printer : Arte Paris
Editor : Maeght
70 x 49.8 ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, French, circa 1960s. They are from the limited edition folio “Derriere le Miroir”, published by the legendary Galerie Maeght, circa 1960s. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for more Alexander Calder works...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Selection of Modernist Art Lithographs or Serigraphs
By Victor Vasarely, (after) Henri Matisse, Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne, (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of modernist art serigraphs or lithographs, circa 1950s-1970s.
They are:
1) Victor Vasarely color lithograph, circa 1960s. It has been recently reframed in a clean lined bl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
1960's Alexander Calder lithographic cover (from Derrière le miroir)
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover c. 1963 from Derrière le miroir:
Lithographic cover page in colors; 11 x 15 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition.
Unsigned from an edition...
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1960s Contemporary (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage 1970s Alexander Calder poster (Calder prints)
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder 'La Grenouille et Cie':
Vintage original 1971 poster for the exhibition Pace Columbus (Ohio) featuring a printed Calder signature.
Medium: Offset lithograph.
Dimensions: 25 x 32 inches.
An original 1st printing in very good vintage condition.
Plate signed on the lower right from an edition of unknown.
This is an original 1970s poster and not a recent reproduction of any kind.
Alexander Calder changed the course of modern art with his three-dimensional kinetic sculptures, which Marcel Duchamp named “mobiles.” Resonating with tenets of Futurism, Constructivism, and early non-objective painting, Calder’s mobiles consist of boldly colored abstract shapes, which are made from industrial materials and hang in lyrical balance. Calder was an international phenomenon during his lifetime. He won the grand prize for sculpture at the 1952 Venice Biennale, where he represented the United States. He earned the French Legion of Honor and the American Presidential Medal of Freedom, among other honors. Calder has been the subject of solo exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, the Rijksmuseum, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, and the Museo Reina Sofía. His work regularly sells for eight figures on the secondary market. Though Calder is best known for his mobiles, his diverse practice also encompassed standing sculpture, painting, set and costume design, large-scale public installation, and jewelry-making.
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Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
(after) Alexander Calder
"Calder's Circus" offset lithograph on wove paper after drawings by the artist
Published by Art in America and Perls gallery in 1964 (from drawings done in the 1930's)
these range slightly in size but they are all about 13 X 17 inches (with minor variations in size as issued.) These have never been framed. The outer folio is not included just the one lithograph.
James Sweeny from the introduction “The fame of Calder’s circus spread quickly between the years 1927 and 1930. All the Paris art world came to know it. It brought him his first great personal success. But what was more important, the circus also provided the first steps in Calder’s development as an original sculptor”
Clive Gray...
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Materials
Lithograph
1970's Alexander Calder lithographic cover (from Derrière le miroir)
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover c. 1975 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 Contemporary (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these color lithographs from the estate of a couple that lived in France from 1951-1983. These are most likely from the limited edition folio “Derriere le Miroir”, published by the legendary Galerie Maeght. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for more Alexander Calder and Joan Miro lithographs from...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
(after) Alexander Calder
"Calder's Circus" offset lithograph on wove paper after drawings by the artist
Published by Art in America and Perls gallery in 1964 (from drawings done in the 1930's)
these range slightly in size but they are all about 13 X 17 inches (with minor variations in size as issued.) These have never been framed. The outer folio is not included just the one lithograph.
James Sweeny from the introduction “The fame of Calder’s circus spread quickly between the years 1927 and 1930. All the Paris art world came to know it. It brought him his first great personal success. But what was more important, the circus also provided the first steps in Calder’s development as an original sculptor”
Clive Gray...
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1930s American Modern (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Exhibition Museum Billboard "Calder's Universe", 1977
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alexander Calder Exhibition Billboard "Calder's Universe" 1977
Lithograph signed in the plate lower right "Calder"
A rare period piece made...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph of a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
(after) Alexander Calder
"Calder's Circus" offset lithograph on wove paper a reproduction lithograph after the drawings by the artist
Published by Art in America and Perls gallery in 1964 (from drawings done in the 1930's)
these range slightly in size but they are all about 13 X 17 inches (with minor variations in size as issued.) These have never been framed. The outer folio is not included just the one lithograph.
James Sweeny from the introduction “The fame of Calder’s circus spread quickly between the years 1927 and 1930. All the Paris art world came to know it. It brought him his first great personal success. But what was more important, the circus also provided the first steps in Calder’s development as an original sculptor”
Clive Gray...
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1930s American Modern (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
(after) Alexander Calder
"Calder's Circus" offset lithograph on wove paper after drawings by the artist
Published by Art in America and Perls gallery in 1964 (from drawings done in the 1930's)
these range slightly in size but they are all about 13 X 17 inches (with minor variations in size as issued.) These have never been framed. The outer folio is not included just the one lithograph.
James Sweeny from the introduction “The fame of Calder’s circus spread quickly between the years 1927 and 1930. All the Paris art world came to know it. It brought him his first great personal success. But what was more important, the circus also provided the first steps in Calder’s development as an original sculptor”
Clive Gray...
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1930s American Modern (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Lithographs
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these color lithographs from the estate of a couple that lived in France from 1951-1983....
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Alexander Calder Lithographs
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these color lithographs from the estate of a coup...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Black Shadow (Stabiles sculptures) - Lithograph poster - Maeght 1969
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander CALDER (after)
Black Shadow, 1969
Lithograph poster
Made for the exhibition of Alexander Calder at Maeght Fondation in 1969
Printer : Arte Paris
Editor : Maeght
70 x 49.8 ...
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1960s Abstract Geometric (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Crags and Critters - Lithograph poster
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander CALDER (after)
Crags and Critters, 1975
Lithograph poster
Made for the exhibition of Alexander Calder at Maeght Gallery
Printer : Arte Paris
Editor : Maeght
69 x 48.8 cm (...
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1970s Abstract Geometric (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Gouaches Totems - Lithograph poster
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander CALDER (after)
Gouaches Totems, 1966
Lithograph poster
Made for the exhibition of Alexander Calder at Maeght Gallery
Printer : Arte Paris
Editor : Maeght
75.6 x 53.6 cm (c...
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1970s Abstract Geometric (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Black Tree with Red Sun - Lithograph poster - Maeght, 1976-77
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander CALDER (after)
Black Tree with Red Sun, 1976-77
Lithograph poster
Made for the exhibition of Alexander Calder at Maeght Gallery in 1976-77
Printer : Arte Paris
Editor : Ma...
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1970s Abstract Geometric (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Tree with Blue and Red Fruits - Lithograph - Maeght 1971
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander CALDER (after)
Tree with Blue and Red Fruits
Lithograph poster
Printed signature in the plate
80 x 50 cm (c. 32 x 20 in)
INFORMATION : Lithograph created for the Calder e...
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1970s American Modern (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
After Alexander Calder Jute 'Sun' Tapestry, 1974 Guatemala
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare Alexander Calder jute tapestry. This is the 'Sun' design tapestry. Made in Guatemala, in 1974. Bon Art fabric label to upper left ...
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1970s American Vintage (after) Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Jute
Calder Stabiles
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Missouri, MO
Calder Stabiles
Galerie Maeght Fine Art Poster Print
30 x 22 inches
31 x 23 inches with frame
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
One of America's best known sculptors, "Sandy" ...
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20th Century Surrealist (after) Alexander Calder Art
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Color
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- 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022American 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
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- 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.
- What is a Calder mobile?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A “Calder mobile” refers to a moving artwork created by American sculptor Alexander Calder composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Calder 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. Find a collection of original Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- How did Calder become an artist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The story of how Calder became an artist begins with his parents. Both artists themselves, they did not want him to suffer the hardships of trying to make a living in art, so they encouraged the young Alexander Calder to study mechanical engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. He subsequently 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 applied his engineering background to his artwork, such as his understanding of gears and moving parts for kinetic sculptures like Cirque Calder (1931) and free-standing abstract sculptures he called “stabiles.” Explore a selection of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- What is Alexander McQueen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Alexander McQueen is a luxury fashion brand founded by a designer by the same name. The fashion house designs haute couture and prêt-à-porter clothing for men and women, as well as shoes, handbags, accessories and jewelry. Shop a large selection of Alexander McQueen on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Artist Alexander Calder used primarily industrial materials to create his mobile, such as steel, aluminum and wire. With a background in mechanical engineering, Alexander Calader uses his education to build mobiles with seemingly impossible silhouettes that make for eye-catching decor pieces. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder work on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander McQueen left a lasting impact on fashion with his boldly artistic approach to his runway shows and designs. His daring collections and edgy silhouettes elevated the art form of fashion in general and continues to do so today. Shop a range of Alexander McQueen products on 1stDibs.
- Who designs Alexander McQueen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Sarah Burton designs for Alexander McQueen as of December 2021. She took control as Creative Director of the brand following the death of founder and chief designer Alexander McQueen in 2010. Shop a variety of Alexander McQueen garments and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Alexander Wang does not own Balenciaga. Alexander Wang was hired to be the creative director of the brand in 2012 but he left that position after just three years. He does own his own eponymously named brand of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Balenciaga haute couture from top sellers around the world.