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Alexander Calder, Fêtes, 1971, The complete deluxe set of 15 aquatints with pochoir in colors, comprised of the complete set of seven prints, and the additional signed suite of seven prints, on Richard de Bas paper, with full margins, and the printed cover, loose (as issued), with title page and text by Jacques Prèvert,© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Fêtes

Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976) · 1971

$35,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £21,637≈ €27,455

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As published: “The complete deluxe set of 15 aquatints with pochoir in colors, comprised of the complete set of seven prints, and the additional signed suite of seven prints, on Richard de Bas paper, with full margins, and the printed cover, loose (as issued), with title page and text by Jacques Prèvert,”
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Edition
HC
Signed / inscribed
Signed by the artist and author in pencil on the colophon · Alexander Calder signature
Category
Aquatints
Dimensions
19 x 14 1/4 in. (48.3 x 36.2 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030214)
Date
October 28, 2014
Location
New York
Lot
44
Estimate
$12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £7,418 – £11,128) (≈ €9,413 – €14,120)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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