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Alexander Calder is best known for his sculptures. He produced large, playful freestanding and hanging works in vibrant colors. Examples include Mobile-Stabile, Lobster Trap and Fish Tail and Flying Dragon. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Alexander Calder art.
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Blue, Red, and Black
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
An original, large-scale painting by Alexander Calder, this unique work showcases Calder's iconic bold colour palette and dynamic abstract forms. The piece, painted in 1968, is hand-...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
The Oval Spiral
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "The Oval Spiral" is a Post-War, geometric abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds and blacks by artist Alexander Calder. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache
Rouge Mouille (A00963)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Rouge Mouille (A00963)" is an abstract Post War gouache and ink on paper work by Alexander Calder in 1965. The artwork is 42 1/4 x 29 5/8 inches and is 49 1/4 x 35 1/2 x 1 7/8 inche...
Category
20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Cercles
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An artwork by Alexander Calder. "Cercles" is an abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blues, and blacks by Post-War, American artist Alexander Calder. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache
$150,000
Worms and Sun, American Modern Gouache and Watercolor on Paper, 1963
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
American, Lawnton, PA - New York, NY
“Worms and Sun” 1963
Gouache and watercolor and paper
29 ½ x 21 ½ in. unframed
36 ⅞ x 27 ⅞ in. framed
Signed and da...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
"Rire jaune" 1976 signed gouache and ink on paper artwork by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gouache and ink on paper artwork of horses by Alexander Calder framed under glass in gold leaf frame. Signed and dated "Calder 76" in lower right corner....
Category
1970s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
