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Plancton (Plankton) by Alexander Calder, 1976, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper watermarked Maeght, the full sheet, with an accompanying certificate of authenticity, sold Oct 2018Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Plancton (Plankton)

Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976) · 1976

$4,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £3,051≈ €3,469

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Medium
Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “Lithograph in colors, on wove paper watermarked Maeght, the full sheet, with an accompanying certificate of authenticity from Galerie Maeght, Zurich, October 14, 1977”
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Paper
Edition
50/75
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 50/75 in pencil · Alexander Calder signature
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
S. 22 3/4 x 30 3/4 in. (57.8 x 78.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030218)
Date
October 17, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
167
Estimate
$1,500 – $2,500 (≈ £1,144 – £1,907) (≈ €1,301 – €2,168)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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