Alexander Calder Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1898–1976

ArtSell has recorded 8 auction results for Alexander Calder paintings between 2014 and 2024, of which 6 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $550 to $520,700, with a median of $193,516 across 6 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $520,700 for “Cornucopia” at Phillips in 2024.

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1. 
   "Kangaroo", from the "Action Toy" series, circa 1927After the artist

   Painted plywood

   15 x 6 x 15 1/2 in. (38.1 x 15.2 x 39.4 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 3, 2026 · Lot 5
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Cornucopia, 1955

   Oil · Canvas

   29 7/8 x 29 7/8 in. (75.9 x 75.9 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 168
   $520,700≈ £411,068≈ €492,994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $280,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Bow Tie, 1938

   wood, wire and paint · Panel

   3 x 6 x 1 in. (7.6 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 25, 2024 · Lot 117
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Bow Tie, 1938

   wood, wire and paint · Panel

   3 x 6 x 1 in. (7.6 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm)

   Phillips · May 15, 2024 · Lot 176
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Untitled, 1959

   Oil · Canvas

   81 x 65 cm

   Kornfeld · Jun 16, 2023 · Lot 13
   CHF 180,000≈ $202,032≈ £157,383≈ €184,235HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 200,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
6. 
   UntitledManner of the artist

   Oil

   33 x 28 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Jun 6, 2021 · Lot 536
   $63≈ £44≈ €52$50 + $13 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
7. 
   Untitled, 1945

   Oil · Canvas

   9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)

   Phillips · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 110
   $176,400≈ £132,721≈ €145,617Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Untitled, 1945

   Oil · Canvas

   3 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (9 x 24 cm)

   Phillips · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 109
   $302,400≈ £227,522≈ €249,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Philadelphia 1898 - New York 1976 / Composizione, 1970

   Mixed media · Canvas

   100 x 65 cm

   Wannenes · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 63
   Result not publishedEst. €10,000–15,000View at Wannenes ↗
10. 
    Derriere Le Miroir: Gouaches et Totems

    Oil

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Oct 7, 2018 · Lot 134
    $550≈ £422≈ €479HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
11. 
    Composition with Blue Sphere, 1951

    Oil · Canvas

    7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3/4 in. (19.1 x 8.9 x 1.9 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2014 · Lot 186
    $185,000≈ £118,173≈ €148,762Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗

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