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Alexander Calder, Untitled (Man on a Tightrope), 1932, ink on paper© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Untitled (Man on a Tightrope)

Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976) · 1932

$105,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £84,121≈ €95,429

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “ink on paper”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "Calder 1932" lower right · Alexander Calder signature
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
21 x 29 1/2 in. (53.3 x 74.9 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
New Now (NY010619)
Date
September 24, 2019
Location
New York
Lot
87
Estimate
$50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £40,058 – £56,081) (≈ €45,442 – €63,619)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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