Alexander Calder Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1898–1976

Alexander Calder works on paper have appeared at auction 247 times in ArtSell’s records between 2002 and 2026; 236 sold, a sell-through rate of 96%. Half of the priced sales fell between $22.8kSign up free to see and $127kSign up free to see, with a median of $64.8kSign up free to see. 39=50 holds the top price on file: $16MSign up free to see at Phillips (May 2022). Most results come from Phillips (110), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (42) and Rago Auctions (19).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Hippocampe, 1962

   Mixed media · Paper

   74 × 103.5 cm (cut-out)

   im Kinsky · Jun 8, 2016 · Lot 0539
   €32,000≈ $36,410≈ £24,976HammerSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
2. 
   Hammock, 1975

   Hand-woven in maguey fibers in colors with wood spreaders · Paper

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 22, 2016 · Lot 191
   $5,000≈ £3,453≈ €4,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
3. 
   Central Frond, 1970

   Gouache · Paper

   29 3/8 x 43 1/8 in. (74.6 x 109.5 cm)

   Phillips · May 10, 2016 · Lot 244
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Untitled, 1973

   Gouache · Paper

   38 x 82 1/8in.

   Bonhams · Dec 14, 2015 · Lot 7078
   $10,000≈ £6,610≈ €9,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Senza titolo, 1972

   Watercolor · Paper

   78,1x57,6 cm

   Farsettiarte · Nov 28, 2015 · Lot 412
   Result not publishedEst. €30,000–40,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
6. 
   Harvest Spiral, 1969

   Gouache · Paper

   29 x 43 in. (73.7 x 109.2 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 10, 2015 · Lot 169
   $87,500≈ £57,870≈ €81,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Untitled, circa 1941

   sheet metal, rod, wire, paint · Paper

   45 x 68 x 38 in. (114.3 x 172.7 x 96.5 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 8, 2015 · Lot 15
   $3,973,000≈ £2,632,869≈ €3,686,897Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500,000–4,500,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Turquoise, 1975

   Handwoven jute maguey tapestry · Paper

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 11, 2015 · Lot 328
   $6,250≈ £4,067≈ €5,495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
9. 
   Alexander. Tapestry "American Revolution, 1975

   Hand-woven wool tapestry in colors from set no · Paper

   39.25" high x 58.5" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Oct 11, 2015 · Lot 109
   $5,500≈ £3,579≈ €4,836HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
10. 
    Face

    nanquim sobre papel · Paper

    25 x 20 cm

    James Lisboa · Oct 5, 2015 · Lot 19
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
11. 
    Untitled, 1973

    Gouache · Paper

    38 x 82 1/8in.

    Bonhams · Jun 29, 2015 · Lot 7069
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Quatre Blancs, 1976

    Sheet metal, wire, and paint · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 17, 2015 · Lot 167
    $826,250≈ £527,416≈ €729,387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    Janey Waney (intermediate maquette), 1969

    painted sheet metal, steel, rod · Paper

    54 1/2 x 55 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (138.4 x 141 x 54.6 cm)

    Phillips · May 14, 2015 · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Circus tapestry, 1975After the artist

    hand-woven maguey fiber · Paper

    84 h x 57 w in (213 x 145 cm)

    Wright · Feb 26, 2015 · Lot 279
    $4,375≈ £2,822≈ €3,866Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
15. 
    Balloons tapestry, 1974After the artist

    hand-woven maguey fiber · Paper

    70 h x 49 w in (178 x 124 cm)

    Wright · Feb 26, 2015 · Lot 280
    $5,313≈ £3,428≈ €4,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
16. 
    Airborne, 1969

    Gouache · Paper

    43 x 29 1/4 in. (109.2 x 74.3 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2014 · Lot 188
    $137,000≈ £87,512≈ €110,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Cross Roads, 1963

    Watercolor · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 12, 2014 · Lot 370
    $22,500≈ £13,984≈ €17,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
18. 
    Systeme Solaire Dont un Blanc, 1965

    Gouache · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 12, 2014 · Lot 369
    $100,000≈ £62,150≈ €79,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
19. 
    Untitled, 1969

    Gouache · Paper

    29½ h x 43 w in (75 x 109 cm)

    Wright · Sep 23, 2014 · Lot 105
    $112,500≈ £68,589≈ €87,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Wright ↗
20. 
    Kakémono, 1971

    Gouache · Paper

    43 h x 9½ w in (109 x 24 cm)

    Wright · Sep 23, 2014 · Lot 125
    $68,750≈ £41,916≈ €53,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗
21. 
    Ohne Titel, 1968

    Drawing

    28 x 21,8 cm (11 x 8,5 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Jun 6, 2014 · Lot 218
    €17,500≈ $23,874≈ £14,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
22. 
    Swirl, 1975

    Handwoven jute maguey tapestry · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 18, 2014 · Lot 351
    $5,313≈ £3,156≈ €3,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
23. 
    The King Spiral, 1969

    Gouache · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 18, 2014 · Lot 217
    $102,000≈ £60,584≈ €74,474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
24. 
    Untitled, 1975

    Gouache · Paper

    29 x 43 in. (73.7 x 109.2 cm.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2014 · Lot 212
    $93,750≈ £55,774≈ €68,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    Composition (Pyramids and Sun on Target), 1973

    Gouache · Paper

    29 1/4 x 43 in. (74.3 x 109.2 cm.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2014 · Lot 211
    $137,000≈ £81,504≈ €100,029Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Crag with white flower and white discs, 1974

    painted sheet metal and wire · Paper

    76 x 86 x 48 in. (193 x 218.4 x 121.9 cm.)

    Phillips · May 15, 2014 · Lot 26
    $2,965,000≈ £1,769,621≈ €2,170,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500,000–3,500,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    The Black Arrow, 1969

    Gouache · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 23, 2014 · Lot 136
    $106,250≈ £63,791≈ €77,357Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
28. 
    Snakes Puzzles, 1970

    Gouache · Paper

    29 1/4 x 43 in. (74.3 x 109.2 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 12, 2013 · Lot 235
    $70,000≈ £44,020≈ €52,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Two works: (i) Household Objects (ii) Tapestries and Rugs, 1975

    Drawing · Paper

    (i) 19 1/4 x 14 5/8 in. (48.9 x 37.1 cm.) (ii) 19 7/8 x 14 1/4 in. (50.5 x 36.2 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 12, 2013 · Lot 234
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Multicolor stabile (Maquette), 1962

    polychromed metal sheet · Paper

    14 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (37.5 x 24 x 49.5 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 28
    $845,000≈ £528,753≈ €630,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Jeux de l'Oie, 1970

    Gouache · Paper

    29½ h x 43 w in (75 x 109 cm)

    Wright · Sep 26, 2013 · Lot 208
    $100,900≈ £62,921≈ €74,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗
32. 
    Flower Seeds, 1968

    Gouache · Paper

    22 x 30 1/2 in. (55.9 x 77.5 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 155
    $57,500≈ £37,745≈ €44,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Turquoise, 1975

    Handwoven jute maguey tapestry · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2012 · Lot 282
    $7,188≈ £4,435≈ €5,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
34. 
    Untitled (Good Luck)

    Gouache · Board

    110 x 75 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 1, 2012 · Lot 542
    €56,120≈ $72,877≈ £45,503Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €35,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
35. 
    Composizione, 1970

    Watercolor · Paper

    110x74,6 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 26, 2012 · Lot 639
    Result not publishedEst. €35,000–45,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
36. 
    Copeaux de Spirales.

    Drawing · ed. 14/125

    30" high x 23.5" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · May 7, 2012 · Lot 2
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
37. 
    Untitled (Josephine Baker), 1974

    Hand-woven jute maguey tapestry · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 6, 2012 · Lot 20
    $12,500≈ £7,735≈ €9,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
38. 
    Swirls, 1974After the artist

    hand-woven maguey fiber · Paper

    72 h x 51 w in (183 x 130 cm)

    Wright · Apr 26, 2012 · Lot 107
    $8,125≈ £5,019≈ €6,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
39. 
    Starburst.

    Drawing

    20.5" high x 27.75" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Feb 26, 2012 · Lot 5
    $1,300≈ £820≈ €971HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
40. 
    Untitled (Merry Christmas)

    Gouache · Board

    77.5 x 58 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 4, 2011 · Lot 539
    €21,780≈ $29,427≈ £18,810Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–25,000View at Lempertz ↗
41. 
    Butterfly and Spiral, 1970

    Gouache · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 26, 2011 · Lot 32
    $75,000≈ £46,975≈ €52,798Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
42. 
    Untitled, 1953

    Gouache · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 6, 2011 · Lot 25
    $25,000≈ £15,344≈ €17,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
43. 
    Hammock, 1975

    Handwoven fiber · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 17, 2010 · Lot 446
    $3,063≈ £1,928≈ €2,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
44. 
    American Revolution Bicentennial; Les Plans, 1975After the artist

    hand-woven wool · Paper

    39½ h x 55½ w in (100 x 141 cm)

    Wright · Sep 14, 2010 · Lot 187
    $8,750≈ £5,681≈ €6,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
45. 
    Sans titre, circa 1968

    Gouache

    28,2 x 27,2 cm

    Millon · Mar 22, 2010 · Lot 46
    €21,000≈ $28,289≈ £18,880HammerSign up free to seeView at Millon ↗
46. 
    L'enchanteur, 1971

    Gouache · Paper

    30 11/16 x 22 13/16in (78 x 58cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 17, 2009 · Lot 1068
    $33,550≈ £19,989≈ €22,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
47. 
    Untitled (Circles and Lines)

    Gouache · Board

    39 x 29 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 6, 2008 · Lot 74
    €9,000≈ $11,399≈ £7,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
48. 
    Circus, 1975

    Hand woven maguey jute fiber · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 29, 2008 · Lot 33
    $4,080≈ £2,050≈ €2,588Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
49. 
    Floating Circles, 1975

    Hand woven maguey jute fiber · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 29, 2008 · Lot 32
    $5,100≈ £2,563≈ €3,235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
50. 
    Moon, 1974

    Hand woven maguey jute fiber · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 29, 2008 · Lot 31
    $5,700≈ £2,865≈ €3,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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