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Alexander Calder

American · 1898–1976 · Painter, Printmaker

Alexander Calder was an American sculptor known both for his innovative mobiles that embrace chance in their aesthetic, his static "stabiles", and his monumental public… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Alexander Calder, 39=50, 1959, sheet metal, wire and paint39=50Phillips · $15,648,500≈ £12,591,326≈ €14,870,759Sign up to see
  2. Alexander Calder, Black Gamma, 1966, sheet metal, wire and paintBlack GammaPhillips · $5,477,500≈ £4,276,290≈ €4,889,315Sign up to see
  3. Alexander Calder, White Moon, sheet metal, wire, and paintWhite MoonPhillips · $4,628,000≈ £3,439,102≈ €4,089,784Sign up to see

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  1. Alexander Calder, L'etoile rouge (The Red Star), 1976, Lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    L'etoile rouge (The Red Star), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 66/75
    S. 75.3 x 105.5 cm (29 5/8 x 41 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 119
    £4,515≈ $6,060≈ €5,176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  2. Alexander Calder, Petite spirale (Small Spiral), 1974, Lithograph in colours, on wove paper, the full sheet
    Petite spirale (Small Spiral), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 44/75
    S. 58 x 78 cm (22 7/8 x 30 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    £2,286≈ $2,804≈ €2,636Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Alexander Calder, Untitled, 1965, gouache and ink on Arches
    Untitled, 1965
    Gouache · Paper
    21⅜ h x 29⅞ w in (54 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 191
    $47,880≈ £38,405≈ €44,610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Alexander Calder, Petite spirale (Small Spiral), 1974, Lithograph in colours, on wove paper, the full sheet
    Petite spirale (Small Spiral), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 44/75
    S. 58 x 78 cm (22 7/8 x 30 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    £2,159≈ $2,691≈ €2,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Alexander Calder, Flyball Governor, 1961, gouache and ink on paper
    Flyball Governor, 1961
    Gouache · Paper
    29 1/4 x 41 1/2 in. (74.3 x 105.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 255
    $76,200≈ £60,882≈ €70,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Alexander Calder, Untitled, 1965, gouache and ink on Arches
    Untitled, 1965
    Gouache · Paper
    21⅜ h x 29⅞ w in (54 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 104
    $63,000≈ £52,101≈ €59,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Alexander Calder, Tray, 1948, copper
    Tray, 1948
    copper · Panel
    12 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 7/8 in. (31.1 x 23.5 x 2.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 199
    $25,200≈ £18,132≈ €21,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Alexander Calder, La Vague (The Wave), 1971, Lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    La Vague (The Wave), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 77/100
    S. 75.9 x 56.8 cm (29 7/8 x 22 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 216
    £4,410≈ $6,218≈ €5,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Alexander Calder, Flyball Governor, 1961, gouache and ink on paper
    Flyball Governor, 1961
    Gouache · Paper
    29 1/2 x 41 1/2 in. (74.9 x 105.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    $68,750≈ £53,573≈ €58,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Alexander Calder, La Vague (The Wave), 1971, Lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    La Vague (The Wave), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 77/100
    S. 75.9 x 56.8 cm (29 7/8 x 22 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    $4,750≈ £3,623≈ €4,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
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