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Plankton by Alexander Calder, 1964, gouache and ink on paper, sold Nov 2017© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Plankton

Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976) · 1964

$37,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £28,476≈ €31,672

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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 64" lower right · Alexander Calder signature
Category
Gouaches
Dimensions
29 1/2 x 42 3/8 in. (74.9 x 107.6 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session (NY010817)
Date
November 15, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
104
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £30,374 – £45,562) (≈ €33,784 – €50,676)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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