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La mémoire élémentaire (Elementary Memory): one print by Alexander Calder, 1976, Lithograph in colours, on Japon nacré, the full sheet, sold Sep 2025Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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La mémoire élémentaire (Elementary Memory): one print

Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976) · 1976

£5,805 price realized incl. premium

≈ $7,904≈ €6,688

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Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “Lithograph in colours, on Japon nacré, the full sheet”
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Paper
Edition
XXXI/L
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered XXXI/L in pencil · Alexander Calder signature
Category
Lithographs
Dimensions
S. 52 x 71.9 cm (20 1/2 x 28 1/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (UK030325)
Date
September 18, 2025
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
295
Estimate
£2,000 – £3,000 (≈ $2,723 – $4,085) (≈ €2,304 – €3,456)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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