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Alexander Calder Etchings: Auction Prices

American · 1898–1976

ArtSell has recorded 42 auction results for Alexander Calder etchings between 2002 and 2026, of which 39 sold (93% sell-through). Prices realised range from $150 to $22,413, with a median of $875 across 39 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $22,413 for “Le Sacrilège d'Alan Kent” at Ketterer Kunst in 2005.

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  1. Alexander Calder, UNTITLED (Santa Claus II), 1974, etching on Arches paper
    UNTITLED (Santa Claus II), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    20.375"h, 26.25"w (work is not framed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 236
    Result not publishedEst. $1,200–1,500View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  2. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus IX), 1974, etching on Arches
    Untitled (Santa Claus IX), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    13¾ h x 18¾ w in (35 x 48 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 142
    $320≈ £236≈ €272Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  3. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus VIII), 1974, etching on Arches
    Untitled (Santa Claus VIII), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    18⅝ h x 13½ w in (47 x 34 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 145
    $576≈ £425≈ €489Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  4. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus VII), 1974, etching on Arches
    Untitled (Santa Claus VII), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    13¾ h x 19¾ w in (35 x 50 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 144
    $192≈ £142≈ €163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  5. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus VI), 1974, etching on Arches
    Untitled (Santa Claus VI), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    13¾ h x 18¾ w in (35 x 48 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 143
    $704≈ £520≈ €598Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  6. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus II), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas
    Untitled (Santa Claus II), 1974
    Etching
    13⅝ h x 18½ w in (35 x 47 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 196
    $832≈ £624≈ €722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  7. Alexander Calder, Le Diable ( Portrait De Constantin Tacou), Etching
    Le Diable ( Portrait De Constantin Tacou)
    Etching
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 135
    $1,792≈ £1,361≈ €1,538Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  8. Alexander Calder, Devil, 1974, Etching and aquatint in colors on Auvergne à la main du Moulin Richard-de-Bas paper
    Devil, 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 17/80
    19 1/4 x 13 5/8in (48.9 x 34.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 124
    $1,536≈ £1,135≈ €1,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Alexander Calder, When One Leaf Hangs on a Bough, 1947, Etching on laid paper
    When One Leaf Hangs on a Bough, 1947
    Etching · Paper
    plate 8 3/8 x 6 7/8in (21.3 x 17.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 8
    $2,304≈ £1,717≈ €2,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Sunset Runners) (from the Le sacrilège d'Alan Kent suite), 1976, etching and aquatint in colors on Vélin de Rives
    Untitled (Sunset Runners) (from the Le sacrilège d'Alan Kent suite), 1976
    Etching · Paper
    15¾ h x 35⅝ w in (40 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 116
    $567≈ £449≈ €524Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Star and Figure) (from the Le sacrilège d'Alan Kent suite), 1976, etching and aquatint in colors on Vélin de Rives
    Untitled (Star and Figure) (from the Le sacrilège d'Alan Kent suite), 1976
    Etching · Paper
    15¾ h x 35⅝ w in (40 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 115
    $567≈ £449≈ €524Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus IX), 1974, etching on Arches
    Untitled (Santa Claus IX), 1974
    Etching
    13¾ h x 18¾ w in (35 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 114
    $567≈ £449≈ €524Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Alexander Calder, Nineteen works from the Le sacrilège d'Alan Kent suite, 1976, etching and aquatint in colors on Vélin de Rives
    Nineteen works from the Le sacrilège d'Alan Kent suite, 1976
    Etching · Paper
    15¾ h x 17⅞ w in (40 x 45 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 193
    $3,024≈ £2,372≈ €2,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  14. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus VI), 1974, etching on Arches
    Untitled (Santa Claus VI), 1974
    Etching
    13¾ h x 18¾ w in (35 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $1,179≈ £938≈ €1,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus III), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas
    Untitled (Santa Claus III), 1974
    Etching
    13⅝ h x 18⅝ w in (35 x 47 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 301
    $819≈ £644≈ €748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus V), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus V), 1974
    Etching
    13⅝ h x 18½ w in (35 x 47 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 303
    $567≈ £446≈ €518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus VI), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas
    Untitled (Santa Claus VI), 1974
    Etching
    13¾ h x 18½ w in (35 x 47 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 305
    $567≈ £446≈ €518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Alexander Calder, Untitled XI; Untitled XIV (two works from Le sacrilège d'Alan Kent), 1976, etching and aquatint in colors on Vélin de Rives
    Untitled XI; Untitled XIV (two works from Le sacrilège d'Alan Kent), 1976
    Etching · Paper
    15¾ h x 17¾ w in (40 x 45 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 177
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  19. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus VII), 1974, etching
    Untitled (Santa Claus VII), 1974
    Etching
    13¾ h x 18¾ w in (35 x 48 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 162
    $819≈ £692≈ €777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  20. Alexander Calder, Plate, from La Proue de la Table, Etching on wove paper
    Plate, from La Proue de la Table
    Etching · Paper · ed. 40/55
    Bonhams · · Lot 258
    $612≈ £511≈ €572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Alexander Calder, Plate (from La Proue de la table), 1967, etching
    Plate (from La Proue de la table), 1967
    Etching
    9⅜ h x 6½ w in (24 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 188
    $2,500≈ £2,112≈ €2,490Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus I - IX), 1974, The complete set of nine etchings on Richard de Bas paper, with full margins, with title page, justification and text by E. E. Cummings on Arches paper, the sheets loose (as issued), all contained in the original brown paper folder and beige linen-covered portfolio with stamped signature, title and image
    Untitled (Santa Claus I - IX), 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    all I. 18 5/8 x 13 3/4 in. (47.3 x 34.9 cm) all S. 26 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (66.7 x 51.4 cm) portfolio 27 3/4 x 21 2/3 x 1 1/2 in. (70.5 x 55 x 3.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    $4,410≈ £3,594≈ €4,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–4,500View at Phillips ↗
  23. Alexander Calder, Le Crâne Dans Le Nid, 1961, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Le Crâne Dans Le Nid, 1961
    Etching · Paper
    10⅞ h x 14¾ w in (28 x 37 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 265
    $3,500≈ £2,786≈ €3,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus V), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus V), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    13⅝ h x 18½ w in (35 x 47 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 318
    $813≈ £607≈ €728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  25. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus V), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus V), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    19¾ h x 26 w in (50 x 66 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 273
    $875≈ £655≈ €772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus I), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus I), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    26¼ h x 20¼ w in (67 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 272
    $875≈ £655≈ €772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus II), 1974, etching
    Untitled (Santa Claus II), 1974
    Etching
    13⅞ h x 18¾ w in (35 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 219
    $1,250≈ £943≈ €1,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus VII), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus VII), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    13⅝ h x 18½ w in (35 x 47 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 217
    $813≈ £613≈ €722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Alexander Calder, Fêtes (Holidays), 1971, The complete set of seven etchings plus the cover in colors, on Arches paper, loose and folded (as issued), with title page and text by Jacques Prèvert, contained in the original red linen-covered portfolio
    Fêtes (Holidays), 1971
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    I. 11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (29.8 x 23.5 cm) S. folded 17 5/8 x 13 in. (44.8 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    $10,080≈ £7,289≈ €8,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus I), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus I), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    26¼ h x 22¾ w in (67 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 281
    $688≈ £506≈ €595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus IV), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus IV), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    26¼ h x 20⅛ w in (67 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 278
    $875≈ £643≈ €757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus V), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus V), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    20¼ h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 321
    $875≈ £632≈ €747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  33. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus IV), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus IV), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    26 h x 20¼ w in (66 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 219
    $1,000≈ £723≈ €853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  34. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus III), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus III), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    20¼ h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 301
    $875≈ £632≈ €747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  35. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus VII), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus VII), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    20¼ h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 316
    $875≈ £632≈ €747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  36. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus IX), 1974, etching on Richard de Bas paper
    Untitled (Santa Claus IX), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    20¼ h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 313
    $938≈ £678≈ €800Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  37. Alexander Calder, Presenza Grafica (Graphic Presence), 1972, Etching and aquatint in colours, on Fabriano Rosaspina paper, the full sheet
    Presenza Grafica (Graphic Presence), 1972
    Etching · Paper · ed. 59/90
    S. 94.6 x 94.6 cm (37 1/4 x 37 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 217
    £2,268≈ $3,198≈ €2,640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,800–2,200View at Phillips ↗
  38. Alexander Calder, Firenze, 1967, litogravura sobre papel
    Firenze, 1967
    Etching
    60 x 82 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 121
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  39. Alexander Calder, Santa Claus, 1974, etching
    Santa Claus, 1974
    Etching · ed. HC
    34,5x47,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Farsettiarte ↗
  40. Alexander Calder, Santa Claus, 1974, The complete set of nine etchings on Richard de Bas paper, with full margins, with title page, justification and text by E. E. Cummings on Arches paper,
    Santa Claus, 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. BAT
    70.8 x 55.4 cm (27 7/8 x 21 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 75
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Alexander Calder, Firenze, 1967, litogravura sobre papel
    Firenze, 1967
    Etching · Paper
    60 x 82 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 163
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  42. Alexander Calder, Santa Claus, Etching From the "Santa Claus" Portfolio
    Santa Claus
    Etching · ed. 113/175
    Plate - 13.5" high x 18.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 79
    $150≈ £96≈ €114HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  43. Alexander Calder, Santa Claus (portfolio), 1974, 9 etchings on Arches in original brown dust cover and linen covered clam-shell box
    Santa Claus (portfolio), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 298
    $2,250≈ £1,404≈ €1,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Alexander Calder, Le Sacrilège d'Alan Kent, 1976, Etching and aquatint
    Le Sacrilège d'Alan Kent, 1976
    Etching
    37,3 x 83 cm (14,6 x 32,6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 206
    €17,550≈ $22,413≈ £11,992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  45. Alexander Calder, Tête, Colour etching
    Tête
    Etching
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 47
    €805≈ $727≈ £501Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €900–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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