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Le Melon by Alexander Calder, 1974, gouache and ink on paper, sold Jun 2019© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Le Melon

Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976) · 1974

£112,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ $142,796≈ €125,480

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Medium
Gouache · Works on paper all gouache results →
As published: “gouache and ink on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 'Calder 74' lower right; further titled 'Le Melon' on the reverse · Alexander Calder signature
Category
Gouaches
Dimensions
74.9 x 109.7 cm (29 1/2 x 43 1/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010519)
Date
June 28, 2019
Location
London
Lot
123
Estimate
£30,000 – £50,000 (≈ $38,079 – $63,465) (≈ €33,461 – €55,769)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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