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Alexander Calder Prints: Auction Prices

1898–1976

Alexander Calder prints have appeared at auction 808 times in ArtSell’s records between 1999 and 2026; 758 sold, a sell-through rate of 94%. The median price realised is $3kSign up free to see across 757 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.2kSign up free to see–$4.9kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Fêtes, sold at Phillips in October 2014 for $35kSign up free to see. Most results come from Phillips (182), Rago Auctions (94) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (86).

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Alexander Calder prints: key figures

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808
Sold rate
94%
Active at auction
1999–2026
Median price
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Record price
$35kSign up free to see Fêtes, Phillips, Oct 2014

Top auction houses: Phillips (182), Rago Auctions (94), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (86)

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  1. Fond Rouge (Fondo rojo) by Alexander Calder, 1969, Litografía 54 / 75, offered Oct 2022
    Fond Rouge (Fondo rojo), 1969
    Lithograph · ed. 54/75
    55 x 74 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 266
    Result not publishedEst. MX$100,000–150,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  2. Le Grenoville et la scie (La rana y la sierra) by Alexander Calder, Litografía sin número de tiraje, offered Oct 2022
    Le Grenoville et la scie (La rana y la sierra)
    Lithograph
    63.5 x 82 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 268
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$20,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  3. Galactic System by Alexander Calder, 1974, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2022
    Galactic System, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 72/100
    S. 20 1/2 x 28 3/8 in. (52.1 x 72.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    $8,820≈ £7,796≈ €8,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Fêtes (Holidays) by Alexander Calder, 1971, The complete set of seven aquatints plus the cover in colors, on Arches paper, loose and folded (as issued), with title , sold Oct 2022
    Fêtes (Holidays), 1971
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. HC
    all I. 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (31.8 x 23.5 cm) all S. folded 17 5/8 x 13 in. (44.8 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 155
    $11,340≈ £10,023≈ €11,512Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Untitled (Blue Background with Red, Yellow and Black Circles) by Alexander Calder, 1969, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2022
    Untitled (Blue Background with Red, Yellow and Black Circles), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 48/125
    I. 19 1/2 x 25 3/4 in. (49.5 x 65.4 cm) S. 21 3/4 x 28 1/4 in. (55.2 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 154
    $6,930≈ £6,125≈ €7,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Les Vagues (The Waves) by Alexander Calder, 1971, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2022
    Les Vagues (The Waves), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 60/75
    S. 29 1/2 x 43 1/4 in. (74.9 x 109.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 153
    $10,080≈ £8,909≈ €10,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Bird's Nest by Alexander Calder, 1968, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2022
    Bird's Nest, 1968
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 12/95
    S. 29 5/8 x 43 1/4 in. (75.2 x 109.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 152
    $10,710≈ £9,466≈ €10,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Untitled by Alexander Calder, 1962, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2022
    Untitled, 1962
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 89/100
    S. 20 x 25 7/8 in. (50.8 x 65.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 151
    $5,292≈ £4,677≈ €5,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Composition aux formes Geometriques by Alexander Calder, 1965, lithograph in colors, sold Oct 2022
    Composition aux formes Geometriques, 1965
    Lithograph
    21⅛ h x 29¾ w in (54 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 101
    $3,380≈ £3,059≈ €3,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Stars and Stripes (from Flying Colours) 1975 by Alexander Calder, 1975, colour lithograph, sold Oct 2022
    Stars and Stripes (from Flying Colours) 1975, 1975
    Lithograph · ed. 100/100
    63.5 x 90.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 37
    A$7,364≈ $4,604≈ £4,166≈ €4,743Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  11. Sun with Planets by Alexander Calder, 1972, lithograph, sold Sep 2022
    Sun with Planets, 1972
    Lithograph
    20 x 27.5 inches, framed: 26 x32.5 inches (sheet)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 233
    $2,337≈ £2,052≈ €2,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  12. Le Lettres by Alexander Calder, 1969, lithograph, sold Sep 2022
    Le Lettres, 1969
    Lithograph
    overall: 29.25 x 44 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 232
    $1,230≈ £1,080≈ €1,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  13. Le Diable (Portrait de Constantin Tacou) by Alexander Calder, c. 1975, aquatint in colors, sold Sep 2022
    Le Diable (Portrait de Constantin Tacou), c. 1975
    Aquatint
    19½ h x 13¾ w in (50 x 35 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 188
    $2,000≈ £1,732≈ €1,998Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Lo Oscuro Invade by Alexander Calder, 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Sep 2022
    Lo Oscuro Invade, 1970
    Lithograph
    28¼ h x 41½ w in (72 x 105 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 189
    $1,875≈ £1,623≈ €1,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Boomerang rouge et bleu avec oignon by Alexander Calder, c. 1965, lithograph in colors, sold Sep 2022
    Boomerang rouge et bleu avec oignon, c. 1965
    Lithograph
    19¾ h x 25⅝ w in (50 x 65 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 180
    $4,750≈ £4,113≈ €4,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. The Acrobats by Alexander Calder, 1975, lithograph in colors, sold Sep 2022
    The Acrobats, 1975
    Lithograph
    30⅛ h x 21¾ w in (77 x 55 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 184
    $4,000≈ £3,463≈ €3,996Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Untitled by Alexander Calder, Lithograph, offered Aug 2022
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    24 3/4 x 36 1/2 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 168
    Result not publishedEst. $200–300View at Leonard Auction ↗
  18. UNTITLED FROM DERRIÈRE LE MIROIR #141 by Alexander Calder, 1976, Lithograph, sold Aug 2022
    UNTITLED FROM DERRIÈRE LE MIROIR #141, 1976
    Lithograph
    the sheet 38cm x 56cm (15in x 22in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 204
    £328≈ $397≈ €387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  19. Spirales by Alexander Calder, lithograph in colours, sold Aug 2022
    Spirales
    Lithograph
    37cm x 29.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 89
    £30≈ $37≈ €36HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  20. Abstract by Alexander Calder, lithograph in colours, sold Aug 2022
    Abstract
    Lithograph
    34.5cm x 53.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 83
    £150≈ $183≈ €179HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  21. Squash Blossoms by Alexander Calder, lithograph on paper, offered Jul 2022
    Squash Blossoms
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. EA
    sight: approx 14.5"h, 10.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 179
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  22. Taches de Rousseur by Alexander Calder, lithograph on paper, offered Jul 2022
    Taches de Rousseur
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 49/100
    sight: approx 19.75"h, 27.75"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 178
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $700–1,500View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  23. Plate (from La Proue de la table) by Alexander Calder, 1967, etching, sold Jul 2022
    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) ↗
  24. Untitled by Alexander Calder, 1975, colour lithograph; framed, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled, 1975
    Lithograph
    68.5 x 48.5 cm (cut-out)
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2342
    €2,048≈ $2,127≈ £1,758Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,600View at im Kinsky ↗
  25. Untitled (Santa Claus I - IX) by Alexander Calder, 1974, The complete set of nine etchings on Richard de Bas paper, with full margins, with title page, justification and text by, sold Jun 2022
    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 ↗
  26. L'Aigle (The Eagle), from The Flying Colors Collection by Alexander Calder, 1975, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, sold Jun 2022
    L'Aigle (The Eagle), from The Flying Colors Collection, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 68/100
    I. 14 1/4 x 29 1/4 in. (36.2 x 74.3 cm) S. 23 3/4 x 34 1/4 in. (60.3 x 87 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    $4,032≈ £3,286≈ €3,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. [Composition with Clouds and Spheres] by Alexander Calder, 1970, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet, sold Jun 2022
    [Composition with Clouds and Spheres], 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 91/100
    S. 19 1/2 x 25 5/8 in. (49.5 x 65.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $8,190≈ £6,675≈ €7,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–4,500View at Phillips ↗
  28. Spirale Imaginatif by Alexander Calder, 1975, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet, sold Jun 2022
    Spirale Imaginatif, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 72/90
    31 x 22 3/4 in. (78.7 x 57.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    $8,820≈ £7,188≈ €8,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Stars and Stripes, from Flying Colors Collection by Alexander Calder, 1975, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Jun 2022
    Stars and Stripes, from Flying Colors Collection, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 90/100
    S. 25 x 35 1/2 in. (63.5 x 90.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $6,930≈ £5,648≈ €6,585Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Lune et étoile rouge (Moon and Red Star) by Alexander Calder, 1970, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Jun 2022
    Lune et étoile rouge (Moon and Red Star), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 73/100
    I. 21 x 13 in. (53.3 x 33 cm) S. 26 3/8 x 19 1/4 in. (67 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    $4,788≈ £3,902≈ €4,550Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Homage to Euclid by Alexander Calder, 1972, Lithograph in colors, on Japon nacré, the full sheet, sold Jun 2022
    Homage to Euclid, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XL/L
    S. 20 1/2 x 28 3/8 in. (52.1 x 72.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    $6,930≈ £5,648≈ €6,585Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Untitled (Blue Background with Red, Yellow and Black Circles) by Alexander Calder, 1969, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, offered Jun 2022
    Untitled (Blue Background with Red, Yellow and Black Circles), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 48/125
    I. 19 1/2 x 25 3/4 in. (49.5 x 65.4 cm) S. 21 3/4 x 28 1/4 in. (55.2 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. White Circles and Ellipses, from Our Unfinished Revolution by Alexander Calder, 1976, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Jun 2022
    White Circles and Ellipses, from Our Unfinished Revolution, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 77/175
    S. 22 x 30 in. (55.9 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $4,032≈ £3,286≈ €3,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Black Sun by Alexander Calder, 1969, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet, sold Jun 2022
    Black Sun, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 21/75
    S. 29 x 43 1/8 in. (73.7 x 109.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    $3,276≈ £2,670≈ €3,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Flying Colors by Alexander Calder, 1974, Five lithographs in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheets, sold Jun 2022
    Flying Colors, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    all S. 26 x 20 in. (66 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    $4,410≈ £3,594≈ €4,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  36. Fêtes (Holidays) by Alexander Calder, 1971, The complete set of seven etchings plus the cover in colors, on Arches paper, loose and folded (as issued), with title p, sold Jun 2022
    Fêtes (Holidays), 1971
    Aquatint · 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 22
    $10,080≈ £8,215≈ €9,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Spirals by Alexander Calder, color lithograph on paper, offered Jun 2022
    SpiralsAfter the artist
    Lithograph · Paper
    sight: approx 34.75"h, 23.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 226
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  38. Potpourri en Ciel by Alexander Calder, 1975, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2022
    Potpourri en Ciel, 1975
    Lithograph
    29⅛ h x 21⅞ w in (74 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 151
    $5,000≈ £4,113≈ €4,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Lo Oscuro Invade by Alexander Calder, 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2022
    Lo Oscuro Invade, 1970
    Lithograph
    28¼ h x 41½ w in (72 x 105 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 159
    $2,000≈ £1,645≈ €1,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. Le Crâne Dans Le Nid (The Skull in the Nest) by Alexander Calder, 1961, aquatint in colors on BFK Rives, sold Jun 2022
    Le Crâne Dans Le Nid (The Skull in the Nest), 1961
    Aquatint · Paper
    19¾ h x 26 w in (50 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 150
    $2,432≈ £2,000≈ €2,338Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Eggs Outside the Nest by Alexander Calder, 1960, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2022
    Eggs Outside the Nest, 1960
    Lithograph
    20 h x 25¾ w in (51 x 65 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 148
    $4,000≈ £3,290≈ €3,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Os et Serpent (Bone and Snake) by Alexander Calder, c. 1969, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2022
    Os et Serpent (Bone and Snake), c. 1969
    Lithograph
    29½ h x 21¼ w in (75 x 54 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 157
    $5,250≈ £4,318≈ €5,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. Cinq Boules et Deux Serpents by Alexander Calder, 1965, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2022
    Cinq Boules et Deux Serpents, 1965
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 175
    $3,328≈ £2,738≈ €3,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. Pyramids by Alexander Calder, circa 1970, Lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Jun 2022
    Pyramids, circa 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 32/100
    S. 63.5 x 48.1 cm (25 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    £6,930≈ $8,366≈ €8,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. La Grenouille et la Scie (La rana y la sierra) by Alexander Calder, Serigrafía sin número de tiraje, offered May 2022
    La Grenouille et la Scie (La rana y la sierra)
    Screenprint
    63.5 x 82 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 231
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$20,000–26,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  46. Sin título: Derrière Le Miroir, No. 212 by Alexander Calder, Litografía sin número de tiraje, offered May 2022
    Sin título: Derrière Le Miroir, No. 212
    Lithograph
    38 x 28 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 105
    Result not publishedEst. MX$2,500–5,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  47. SIXTEEN by Alexander Calder, 1931-32, OFFSET LITHOGRAPHS ON WOVE PAPER, offered Apr 2022
    SIXTEEN, 1931-32
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 17" W 13.75" CALDER'S CIRCUS
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1036
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  48. Le Crâne Dans Le Nid by Alexander Calder, 1961, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives, sold Apr 2022
    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) ↗
  49. Tank Traps by Alexander Calder, 1975, lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2022
    Tank Traps, 1975
    Lithograph
    29⅜ h x 43⅛ w in (75 x 110 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 263
    $11,875≈ £9,454≈ €11,267Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Le Sacrilege d'Alan Kent II by Alexander Calder, 1976, aquatint in colors, sold Apr 2022
    Le Sacrilege d'Alan Kent II, 1976
    Aquatint
    15⅞ h x 35⅝ w in (40 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 269
    $1,063≈ £846≈ €1,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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