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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, Galerie Maeght Paris Mobiles de Calder, 1954, poster
    Galerie Maeght Paris Mobiles de Calder, 1954
    Print (other) · Paper
    45x65,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 100
    €123≈ $140≈ £106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60–120View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  2. Alexander Calder, Perls Galleries Madison New York Calder, 1967, poster
    Perls Galleries Madison New York Calder, 1967
    Print (other) · Paper
    45,5x60 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 338
    €368≈ $425≈ £322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–160View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  3. Alexander Calder, FISH AND ANCHOR (1970 ca), print (other)
    FISH AND ANCHOR (1970 ca)
    Print (other)
    50.0 x 65.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 50
    €2,772≈ $3,202≈ £2,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,400–1,800View at Capitolium Art ↗
  4. Alexander Calder, TWO PRINTS, FOLIO COVER AND TEXT PAGES, FROM 'OUR UNFINISHED REVOLUTION', 1975, each signed and dated in print
    TWO PRINTS, FOLIO COVER AND TEXT PAGES, FROM 'OUR UNFINISHED REVOLUTION', 1975
    Print (other)
    each sheet 76m x 56cm (29.8in x 22in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 93
    £1,008≈ $1,337≈ €1,157Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. Alexander Calder, THEATRE DU SOLEIL, print (other)
    THEATRE DU SOLEIL
    Print (other)
    70.0 x 55.8 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 37
    €2,142≈ $2,410≈ £1,816Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–900View at Capitolium Art ↗
  6. Alexander Calder, musée national d'art modern Calder, 1965, poster
    musée national d'art modern Calder, 1965
    Print (other) · Paper
    41x60,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 53
    €74≈ $76≈ £61Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50–100View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  7. Alexander Calder, GIRANDOLA, print (other)
    GIRANDOLA
    Print (other)
    75.5 x 56.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 49
    €3,402≈ $3,571≈ £2,812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,200View at Capitolium Art ↗
  8. Alexander Calder, L'ALBERO DEL BENE E DEL MALE, print (other)
    L'ALBERO DEL BENE E DEL MALE
    Print (other)
    89.0 x 64.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 50
    €2,898≈ $3,042≈ £2,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,200View at Capitolium Art ↗
  9. Alexander Calder, Da Derrier le Miroir n.221: Le Soleil et la Lune; Deux personnages, print (other)
    Da Derrier le Miroir n.221: Le Soleil et la Lune; Deux personnages
    Print (other)
    38.0 x 28.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 12
    €151≈ $163≈ £130Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Capitolium Art ↗
  10. Alexander Calder, Plate, from La Proue de la Table, print (other)
    Plate, from La Proue de la Table
    Print (other)
    38.0 x 28.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 56
    €252≈ $276≈ £218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Capitolium Art ↗
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