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Snakes Puzzles by Alexander Calder, 1970, gouache and ink on paper, sold Nov 2013Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Snakes Puzzles

Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976) · 1970

$70,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £44,020≈ €52,114

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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 · Alexander Calder signature
Category
Gouaches
Dimensions
29 1/4 x 43 in. (74.3 x 109.2 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010813)
Date
November 12, 2013
Location
New York
Lot
235
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £25,154 – £37,731) (≈ €29,780 – €44,669)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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