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Alexander Calder, Dot + Loop, 1956, sheet metal, wire and paint© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Dot + Loop

Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976) · 1956

$2,329,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £1,751,655≈ €1,920,350

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Medium
Other · Works on paper all other results →
As published: “sheet metal, wire and paint”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Incised with the artist’s monogram and date “CA 56” on the largest element · Alexander Calder signature
Category
Other
Dimensions
36 1/2 x 47 1/2 x 29 in. (92.7 x 120.7 x 73.7 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th c. & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010720)
Date
December 7, 2020
Location
New York
Lot
23
Estimate
$1,200,000 – $1,800,000 (≈ £902,527 – £1,353,791) (≈ €989,446 – €1,484,169)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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