Alexander Calder Art
Alexander Calder (USA, 1898–1976)
The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Because his parents, both artists themselves, did not want him to suffer the hardships of trying to make a living in art, they encouraged the young Calder to study mechanical engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, in Hoboken, New Jersey. He worked a number of jobs, including as a hydraulic engineer and draftsman for the New York Edison Company, before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He never abandoned his engineering background, however, applying his understanding of gears and moving parts in all his artworks, from mechanical toys like the Cirque Calder (1931) to his free-standing abstract sculptures, called stabiles.
In 1926, Calder moved to Paris and established a studio in the Montparnasse quarter. He began creating the many parts of his famous miniature circus from found materials, such as wire, string, cloth, rubber and cork. Designed to be transportable, Cirque grew to fill five suitcases over the years. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles.
In the 1950s, Calder returned to his roots in mechanical engineering, creating monumental abstract sculptures that verged on the architectural. He worked from loose gestural drawings like this preparatory sketch for his Man Stabile, from 1966. Throughout his career, he also worked as a set designer for the theater, as well as an illustrator and printmaker, producing vibrant, whimsical drawings for books and journals, such as this stunning lithograph of an elephant and two cats.
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Card Players
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A work on paper by Alexander Calder. "Card Players" is a gouache on paper painting executed in a palette of bright, primary colors and depicting three card players with smiling faces...
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1970s Post-War Alexander Calder Art
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Paper, Gouache
Original gouache painting by Alexander Calder titled 'McGovern'
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
This vibrant gouache of Calder’s owes its origin to the 1972 Presidential Election between Republican candidate Richard Nixon and Democratic candidate George McGovern. In the run-up ...
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20th Century American Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Gouache
Original gouache painting by Alexander Calder titled 'McGovern'
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
This vibrant gouache by Alexander Calder owes its origin to the 1972 Presidential Election between Republican candidate Richard Nixon and Democratic candidate George McGovern. In the...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Paper, Gouache
Labyrinth
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Labyrinth" 1973 is a color lithograph on Arches paper by renown American artist Alexander Calder, 1898-1976. It is hand signed and numbered 111/125 in pencil. Th...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Composition - Etching & Aquatint by Alexander Calder - circa 1971
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Etching and aquatint realized by Alexander Calder in 1971 ca.
Edition of 75 prints, numbered and hand signed in pencil.
Monogram of the artist on plate lower left.
Very good conditi...
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1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Red Versus Yellow
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sculpture by Alexander Calder. "Red Versus Yellow" is an abstract, mobile sculpture in sheet metal, wire and paint and executed in bright, primary colors by Post War artist Alexand...
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1970s Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Metal, Wire
Cantilever
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sculpture by Alexander Calder. "Cantilever" is an abstract, mobile sculpture by Post War artist Alexander Calder. Made from sheet metal, wire and paint, "Cantilever" is executed in...
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1970s Post-War Alexander Calder Art
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Metal, Wire
Sea Creatures (Squid) from Our Unfinished Revolution by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original Alexander Calder lithograph entitled “Sea Creatures (Squid)” from the “Our Unfinished Revolution” portfolio. The portfolio was published in 1976 to benefit the National ...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Abstract Composition (Assymetric) - Original Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander CALDER
Abstract Composition
Original lithograph
Printed signature in the plate
Dated (19)72 in the plate
On wove paper, size 81 x 58 cm (c. 31.9 x 23 in)
Edited by Maeght
...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Le Pyramide Orange
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A work on paper by Alexander Calder. "Le Pyramide Orange" is a gouache and ink on paper executed in a brilliant palette of oranges, yellows, blue, white and black and depicting pyram...
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1970s Post-War Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Flying Colors Collection (5 artworks)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Title: Flying Colors Collection (Five Artworks); 1) "Skyswirl," 2) "Skybird," 3) "Convection," 4) "Beastie," 5) "Friendship.”
Year: 1974
Medium: ...
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1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
1970s Alexander Calder exhibition poster (Alexander Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Paris, c. 1976: vintage lithographic exhibition poster. An original 1st printing in very good vintage condition; stored flat, well-preserved with crisp colors.
Off...
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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph, Offset
1970s Alexander Calder exhibition poster (Alexander Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Paris, c. 1970: vintage lithographic exhibition poster. An original 1st printing in very good vintage condition; stored flat, well-preserved with crisp colors.
Offs...
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1960s Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph, Offset
Alexander Calder 1960s exhibition poster (1960s Alexander Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Original Alexander Calder Musée National D'art Moderne Paris, 1965 exhibition poster:
Offset lithograph.
16 x 22.75 inches.
Published by Musée national d'art moderne Paris 1965.
An...
Category
1960s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Alexander Calder Color Lithograph Autumn Spirals Framed Modern Artwork Signed
By Alexander Calder
Located in Bloomington, MN
Alexander Calder Authentic Color Lithograph "Autumn", Professionally custom framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option
Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here we have an Ex...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Lithograph from the Portfolio Derriere le Miroir 212
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph in colors
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #212
Year: 1975
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 20" x 16"
Image Size: 22" x 15"
Sheet Si...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
Lithograph from the Portfolio Derriere le Miroir # 212
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph in colors
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #212
Year: 1975
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 22 1/2" x 29"
Image Size: 22" x 15"
Shee...
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1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled Lithograph from the Portfolio Derriere le Miroir 212
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph in colors
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #212
Year: 1975
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 20" x 16"
Image Size: 22" x 15"
Sheet Si...
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Plate 5 from the Portfolio Derriere le Miroir #212
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph in colors
Title: Plate 5
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #212
Year: 1975
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 22 1/2" x 29"
Image Size:...
Category
1970s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le Miroir (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Vintage early 1970s Alexander Calder Lithograph:
Portfolio: Derriere Le Miroir.
Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1971.
Lithograph in colors; 11 x 15 inches
Some minor edge wear ...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Derrière le Miroir lithograph (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Vintage Alexander Calder Lithograph
Portfolio: Derriere Le Miroir
Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1971
Unsigned from an edition of unknown
Excellent frame piece. Excellent ove...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Derrière le Miroir lithograph (1970s Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Vintage Original Alexander Calder Lithograph:
Portfolio: Derriere Le Miroir. Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1973
Medium: Lithograph in colors; 1973.
Dimensions: 11 x 15 inche...
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1960s Pop Art Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder lithograph 1970s (Alexander Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Vintage original 1970s Alexander Calder Lithograph.
Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1973.
Portfolio: Derriere Le Miroir.
Lithograph in colors; 1973.
11 x 15 inches.
Very good c...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Skybird
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: "Skybird"
from The Flying Colors Collection, 1975 for Braniff Airlines
Year: 1974
Signed in Plate
Dimensions: 20" x 26"
This is an original lithogra...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Black Pyramids
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Black Pyramids
Date: 1970
Lithograph in colors
Dimensions: 22.75 x 30.75 inches
Signed and numbered 5/100 in pencil
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
La Grande Spirale
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Sheet size: 33 x 22 5/16 inches
Frame dimensions: 34 9/16 x23 13/16 inches
Printer and publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Edition size: 100 + proofs
Signed and numbered in pencil, lo...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Beastie (Flying Colors Collection)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Title: Beastie (Flying Colors Collection)
Year: 1974
Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper
Size: 20 x 26 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscription: P...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 201 (back cover)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
An original lithograph on smooth wove paper by American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976) titled "Derriere Le Miroir No. 201 (back cover)", 1973. This lithograph was drawn in the w...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Spirale Multicolore
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Sheet size: 43 x 29 1/2 inches
Frame dimensions: 44 5/8 x 31 inches
Printer and publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Edition size: 75 + proofs
Signed and numbered in pencil, lower margin
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Les Rubans
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Sheet size: 30 1/16 x 21 3/4 inches
Frame dimensions: 31 5/8 x 23 3/8 inches
Printer and publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Edition size: 75 + proofs
Signed and numbered in pencil, l...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Spirales
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Sheet size: 35 1/8 x 23 3/4 inches
Frame dimensions: 36 9/16 x 25 1/4 inches
Printer and publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Edition size: 120 + proofs
Signed and numbered in pencil...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Oriflammes
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Sheet size: 29 1/2 x 43 1/8 inches
Frame dimensions: 31 x 44 3/4 inches
Printer and publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Edition size: 75 + proofs
Signed and numbered in pencil, lower ...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
l’As de Trèfle
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Sheet size: 25 5/8 x 19 15/16 inches
Frame dimensions: 33 x 27 5/16 inches
Printer and publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Edition size: 75 + proofs
Signed and numbered in pencil, low...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Triangle et Quadrilatère
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Sheet size: 20 1/8 x 15 1/16 inches
Frame dimensions: 24 1/4 x 20 3/4 inches
Printer and publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Edition size: 75 + proofs
Signed and numbered in pencil, lo...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Tabouret à Trois Pieds
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Sheet size: 29 5/8 x 22 3/4 inches
Frame dimensions: 31 1/8 x 24 3/8 inches
Printer and publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Edition size: 75 + proofs
Signed and numbered in pencil, low...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Spiral
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Portfolio: Magie Éolienne
Sheet size: 25 1/2 x 19 5/8 inches
Frame dimensions: 32 7/8 x 27 inches
Printer: Arte Adrian Maeght, Paris
Publisher: Société Internationale d'Art XXe Siè...
Category
1970s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Dents de Scie
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Sheet size: 21 1/4 x 29 3/16 inches
Frame dimensions: 28 13/16 x 36 5/8 inches
Printer and publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Edition size: 75 + proofs
Signed and numbered in pencil, ...
Category
1960s Modern Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Plate 1, from Derriere Le Miroir #156
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph
Title: Plate 1
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156
Year: 1966
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 21 x 17 inches
Image Size: 11 x 15 ...
Category
1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir #156
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156
Year: 1966
Edition: Unnumbered
Framed Size: 21 x 17 inches
Image Size: 11 x 15 inches
Sheet Si...
Category
1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
La Lune et La Montagne Jaune
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Original lithograph
Title: La Lune et La Montagne Jaune
Portfolio: Derriere Le Miroir 121-122
Year: 1960
Framed Size: 22 x 18 1/2 inches
Signed: No
Category
1960s Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derrière le Miroir No. 156 (The Onion)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
An original lithograph on smooth wove paper by American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976) titled "Derrière le Miroir No. 156 (The Onion)", 1966. Edition issued by Galerie Maeght f...
Category
1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Spirals and Forms
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered in pencil
Category
20th Century Pop Art Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Abstract Composition - Poster - Exhibition in Albi 1971
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander CALDER
Abstract Composition
Poster, 1971
Printed signature
On thick paper, size 89 x 59 cm (c. 35 x 23,2 in)
Mint condition
Published by Maeght
NOTE : Poster created for ...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Offset
Derriere Le Miroir No. 221, 2 sided double page lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 221.
A two sided, double page lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 221 publication. With vertical fold in the middle, as ...
Category
1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 221, 2 sided double page lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 221.
A two sided, double page lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 221 publication. With vertical fold in the middle, as ...
Category
1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 141 Cover
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 141, Cover
Year: 1963
Dimensions: 15" x 11"
Published by Maeght Editeur
Excellent condition
Category
1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 141 Stabile 1
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 141
A double page lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 141 publication. With vertical fold in the middle, as published. ...
Category
1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 141 Stabile 2
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 141, Stabile 2
A double page lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 141 publication. With vertical fold in the middle, as ...
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1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 113 Stabile
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 113
A double page lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 113 publication. With vertical fold in the middle, as published. ...
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1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere le Miroir #248, Portrait
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere le Miroir #248
Year: 1981
Dimensions: 15" x 11"
Published by Maeght Editeur
Good condition. Slight toning consistent with age.
Category
1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere le Miroir #31 Cover
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere le Miroir #31, Cover
Year: 1950
Dimensions: 15" x 11"
Published by Maeght Editeur
Good condition. Slight toning consistent with age.
Category
1950s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere le Miroir #173
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere le Miroir #173
Year: 1968
Dimensions: 15" x 11"
Published by Maeght Editeur
Excellent condition
Category
1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere le Miroir #173 (Plate 3)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere le Miroir #173 (Plate 3)
Year: 1968
Dimensions: 15" x 11"
Published by Maeght Editeur
Excellent condition
Category
1960s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Composition XII, from The Elementary Memory
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
ALEXANDER CALDER 1898-1976
Lawnton, Pennsylvania 1898 - 1976 New York (American)
Title: Composition XII, from The Elementary Memory La mémoire élémentaire, 1976
Technique: Origin...
Category
1970s Kinetic Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 173 Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 173 Lithograph
A double page lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 173 publication. With vertical fold in the middle, as ...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 221 Rear Cover
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 173 Rear Cover
Year: 1968
Dimensions: 15" x 11"
Published by Maeght Editeur
Excellent condition
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 173 Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 173 Lithograph
A double page lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 173 publication. With vertical fold in the middle, as ...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
Materials
Lithograph
Derriere Le Miroir No. 221 Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Derriere Le Miroir No. 221 Lithograph
A double page lithograph from the Derriere le Miroir No. 221 publication. With vertical fold in the middle, as ...
Category
1970s Abstract Alexander Calder Art
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Lithograph
