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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, Lune Jaune et Porc Qui Pique (Yellow Moon and Prickly Pig), lithograph in colors on Rives paper
    Lune Jaune et Porc Qui Pique (Yellow Moon and Prickly Pig)
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 113/125
    sheet: approx 18 3/8"h, 23 5/8"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1033
    $1,100≈ £821≈ €947HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Alexander Calder, Soupcoupes Valantes (Flying Saucers), Lithograph
    Soupcoupes Valantes (Flying Saucers)
    Lithograph · ed. HC
    Sheet: 43.25" h x 29.375" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 83
    $6,000≈ £4,451≈ €5,154HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Alexander Calder, Soupcoups Dans Le Nori (Saucers in Black), Lithograph
    Soupcoups Dans Le Nori (Saucers in Black)
    Lithograph · ed. HC
    Sheet: 43.125" h x 29.375" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 84
    $7,000≈ £5,193≈ €6,013HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Alexander Calder, L'aigle (from the Flying Colors series), 1975, lithograph in colors
    L'aigle (from the Flying Colors series), 1975
    Lithograph
    23⅞ h x 34¼ w in (61 x 87 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 163
    $3,556≈ £2,646≈ €3,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Alexander Calder, Friendship, 1974, lithograph
    Friendship, 1974
    Lithograph
    20 x 26 in.
    Vogt Auction · · Lot 7
    $800≈ £598≈ €682HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,600View at Vogt Auction ↗
  6. Alexander Calder, Calder, Maison des Arts et Loisirs de Sochaux poster, 1971, lithograph in colors
    Calder, Maison des Arts et Loisirs de Sochaux poster, 1971After the artist
    Lithograph
    27¾ h x 21 w in (70 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 136
    $330≈ £247≈ €283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Alexander Calder, Les Oignons (Galactic System), 1976, Lithograph in colors on Arches paper
    Les Oignons (Galactic System), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 80/100
    sheet 20 1/2 x 28 1/4in (52 x 71.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 45
    $3,328≈ £2,532≈ €2,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Alexander Calder, Le Bateau Lavoir, 1969, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Le Bateau Lavoir, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 39/75
    sheet 21 3/4 × 29 5/8in (55.2 x 75.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 46
    $3,328≈ £2,532≈ €2,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Alexander Calder, Untitled (Pinwheels and Pyramids), c. 1970, Lithograph in colors on Arches paper
    Untitled (Pinwheels and Pyramids), c. 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 31/95
    sheet 29 1/2 x 43 3/4in (74.9 x 111.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 47
    $6,400≈ £4,869≈ €5,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Flight, 1971, Lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    Untitled, from Flight, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 65.8 x 49.8 cm (25 7/8 x 19 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 52
    HK$23,220≈ $2,986≈ £2,272≈ €2,585Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
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