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Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 10, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Southampton, NY
Calder's mobiles and the emotional resonance of Miro's and Klee's abstraction. Her legacy shaped
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1930s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Stencil
$1,436 Sale Price
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Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 4, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Southampton, NY
Calder's mobiles and the emotional resonance of Miro's and Klee's abstraction. Her legacy shaped
Category
1930s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Stencil
$1,436 Sale Price
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Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 8, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Southampton, NY
Calder's mobiles and the emotional resonance of Miro's and Klee's abstraction. Her legacy shaped
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1930s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Stencil
$1,436 Sale Price
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Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 5, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Southampton, NY
Calder's mobiles and the emotional resonance of Miro's and Klee's abstraction. Her legacy shaped
Category
1930s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Stencil
$1,436 Sale Price
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Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 6, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Southampton, NY
Calder's mobiles and the emotional resonance of Miro's and Klee's abstraction. Her legacy shaped
Category
1930s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Stencil
$1,436 Sale Price
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Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 3, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Southampton, NY
Calder's mobiles and the emotional resonance of Miro's and Klee's abstraction. Her legacy shaped
Category
1930s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Stencil
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Modern Beige Cotton Twill Pillows with Geometric Jacks Motif
Located in New York, NY
mobiles of Alexander Calder- set against an ecru toned background. With their neutral palate and simple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Moooi LED T-Lamp with Steel Frame
Marble Base by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
us of the fluidity and light motion of Alexander Calder’s kinetic mobiles. The T-Lamp has a solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Braque, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Georges Braque
Located in Southampton, NY
with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized twentieth-century art with his
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$1,436 Sale Price
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Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
inspiration from both French and Italian modernism, as well as the mobiles of Alexander Calder, the design is
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture in Matte Black Made by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Italian modernism, as well as the mobiles of Alexander Calder, the design is a stunning study of balance
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Bury, Cinétisation, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Pol Bury
Located in Southampton, NY
of sculptor Alexander Calder. Calder's mobiles, in particular, made a strong impression on Bury, who
Category
1970s Pop Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Bury, Cinétisation, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Pol Bury
Located in Southampton, NY
, after encountering the work of sculptor Alexander Calder. Calder's mobiles, in particular, made a strong
Category
1970s Pop Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Bury, Cinétisation, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Pol Bury
Located in Southampton, NY
, after encountering the work of sculptor Alexander Calder. Calder's mobiles, in particular, made a strong
Category
1970s Pop Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Bury, Cinétisation, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Pol Bury
Located in Southampton, NY
, after encountering the work of sculptor Alexander Calder. Calder's mobiles, in particular, made a strong
Category
1970s Pop Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Bury, Cinétisation, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Pol Bury
Located in Southampton, NY
, after encountering the work of sculptor Alexander Calder. Calder's mobiles, in particular, made a strong
Category
1970s Pop Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, Black Enamel and Brass, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
inspiration from both French and Italian modernism, as well as the mobiles of Alexander Calder, the design is
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Pol Bury Belgium 1968 2002 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Platforms Ring In 18Kt Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
discovered alexander calder's work and began making mobiles of painted shapes and sculptures in which
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pol Bury Belgium 1968 2002 Sculptural Kinetic Mezzaluna Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
movement that espoused the complete freedom of color and form, Bury discovered Alexander Calder's work and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pol Bury Belgium 1968-2002 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Spheres Ring 18Kt White Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
-garde movement that espoused the complete freedom of color and form, bury discovered alexander calder
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Estelle
Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine
Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, the Lavernes were riding high.
This was just about the time that the couple asked Alexander Calder to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Rosewood
$5,460 Sale Price
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Pol Bury Belgium 1970 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Spikes Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
, bury discovered alexander calder's work and began making mobiles of painted shapes and sculptures in
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
long avid art collector, purchased Mariposa, a large mobile by Alexander Calder and started a long
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Alexander Calder - Original Lithograph - from "Derrière le miroir"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
, for which Marcel Duchamp comes up with the term "Mobile".
Alexander Calder presents these "Mobiles
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
14kt Pearl Blizzard Mobile Earring
Located in Houston, TX
Our 14K Gold Pearl Blizzard Mobile Earrings draw inspiration from Alexander Calder's Mobile
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
$2,050 / item
Diamond Bar Trio Pearl Earring
Located in Houston, TX
Our Diamond Bar Pearl Trio Earring, draws inspiration from Alexander Calder's Mobile entitled
Category
2010s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$1,875 / item
Lithograph by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder (1898-1976), inventor of mobile and stabile sculpture, experimented with
Category
20th Century American Prints
Materials
Paper
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair for Niels Vodder in Teak and Black Leather
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Victoria, BC
of the the elements of Alexander Calder's mobiles of the same era. Today, the Chieftain Chair is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Grey Oval (Flat Mobile)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Signed
Edition of 100
Category
20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Grey Oval (Flat Mobile)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Edition of 100
Accompanied with a certificate from Composition gallery
Category
20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Nikki - Dangle Earrings 14k gold plated
By IZA by Silvia D
Avila
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Alexander Calder and playful idea of mobiles.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Cal 3 Hand-Tufted Olive Green New Zealand Wool Rug by Nani Marquina in Stock
By Nanimarquina
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s famous mobiles, these irregular wool rugs are conceived to live
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cal 2 Hand-Tufted Blue New Zealand Wool Rug by Nani Marquina in Stock
By Nanimarquina
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s famous mobiles, these irregular wool rugs are conceived to live
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cal 2 Hand-Tufted Purple New Zealand Wool Rug by Nani Marquina, in Stock
By Nanimarquina
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s famous mobiles, these irregular wool rugs are conceived to live
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cal 1 Hand-Tufted Terracotta New Zealand Wool Rug by Nani Marquina in Stock
By Nanimarquina
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s famous mobiles, these irregular wool rugs are conceived to live
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cal 1 Hand-Tufted Pink New Zealand Wool Rug by Nani Marquina in Stock
By Nanimarquina
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s famous mobiles, these irregular wool rugs are conceived to live
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Park Avenue
By Pol Bury
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder’s work and began making mobiles of painted shapes and sculptures in which movement was
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Linen, Screen
Two Bridges
By Pol Bury
Located in New York, NY
discovered Alexander Calder’s work and began making mobiles of painted shapes and sculptures in which
Category
Early 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Linen, Screen
California Artist Made Mobile Signed.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Alexander Calder. Mobile signed and dated 1999. A whimsical and graceful moving abstract sculpture made of
Category
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Polychrome Wrought Iron Stabile with Mobile Elements
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
A large polychrome wrought iron stabile with mobile elements
Emulating the work of Alexander
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Mid-20th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Mid-Century Black, Red, White Metal Mobile, France
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century French red / black and white metal mobile in the style of Caldor.
Rivet details along
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Mid-20th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Philip C. Hart "Blanca" Mobile 2015
By Philip C. Hart, Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philip C. Hart "Blanca" Mobile. Brass, Fishing Line and Paint. Roughly 18" wide and 13" High
Category
2010s American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Personnages
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Marie-Suzanne Feigel, Basel, Alexander Calder: Mobiles, Mobiles/Stabiles, Bronzes, Gouaches et
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Modernist Stabile Sculpture, Graham Mitchell Sears, Style of Alexander Calder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Modernist Stabile,,created and exicuted by Graham Sears..Born in Buffalo New York,, Studied at the School of Fine Arts in Paris,, Graham's works are sold in museum stores a...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Monumental Arnulf Hoffmann Kinetic Object, 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Munich, DE
Arnulf Hofmann Kinetic pendulum object is made of black painted iron.
Signed and dated with stamp: AH 73 , 24/40.
Arnulf Hoffmann is a German creative visual artist. And was born i...
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Vintage 1970s German Kinetic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Alexander Calder - Poster Exhibition - Mobiles to Critters - 1976
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Mobiles to Critters " of Alexander Calder at Rondanini Galery in Rome, which took place in 1976.
The
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
1973 Alexander Calder
Retour au mobile (from DLM 201)
Surrealism Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38.1 x 55.88 cm )
Image Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38.1 x 55.88 cm )
Framed: No
Condition: A: Mint
Additional Details: Original double page lithograph ...
Category
1970s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
1973 Alexander Calder
Retour au mobile (from DLM 201)
Surrealism Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38.1 x 55.88 cm )
Image Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38.1 x 55.88 cm )
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling
Additional Detai...
Category
1970s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Style of Calder Joseph Meerbott Mobile
By Alexander Calder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful Joseph Meerbott sculpture in the style of Alexander Calder.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Philip C. Hart "Beacon"
By Philip C. Hart, Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
through the medium of Mobiles!
His work is based in an exploration of pattern recognition, which is
Category
2010s American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,450
Alexander Calder - Mountain and Sun - Handsigned Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
".
Alexander Calder presents these "Mobiles" in the Galerie Vignon in Paris in 1932 for the first time. In
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder "Composition i" Framed Abstract Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in South Bend, IN
photos.
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Alexander Calder Signed
Stamped Vintage Lithograph "Sky Swirl" 1974
By Alexander Calder
Located in North Miami, FL
collaboration.
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Alexander Calder,
Sunburst
from Flying Colors Suite, 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized twentieth-century art with his innovative use of
Category
1970s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder,
Beastie
from Flying Colors Suite, 1974-1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized twentieth-century art with his innovative use of
Category
1970s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Dinner Service, After Alexander Calder
By (after) Alexander Calder, Bernardaud
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This limited edition of six porcelain dinner plates features six black or red mobiles Alexander
Category
2010s French Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
$663 / set
Potpourri en Ciel, 1975, Limited Edition Lithograph, Alexander Calder - SIGNED
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Alexander Calder drawings and other sculptures.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander Calder's mobiles were revolutionary because he largely pioneered the art form of creating hanging sculptures that were able to move freely in response to airflow. Calder was a prolific artist believed to have produced more than 22,000 works during his life. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- What is a Calder mobile?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A “Calder mobile” refers to a moving artwork created by American sculptor Alexander Calder composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Calder 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) and his revered prints to his free-standing abstract sculptures, called stabiles. Find a collection of original Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term ‘mobile’, which was coined by Marcel Duchamp, was used to describe Alexander Calder’s work, as Calder’s sculptures often moved with the help of motors or wind. ‘Mobiles’ was a French pun which meant ‘motion’. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from Alexander Calder.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024How much an Alexander Calder mobile is worth depends on its historical significance, size, condition and other factors. In 2012, his 1945 piece Lily of Force sold for $18.5 million at auction in New York City. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. 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. If you're in possession of a Calder mobile, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Alexander Calder art.
- Where is Alexander Calder’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander Calder’s artwork has found its home in many museums and art galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The American sculptor Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. His mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Alexander Calder was famous for his work as an artist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. He also created large-scale sculptures that frequently involved kinetic elements. Some of his best-known works include Mobile (Arc of Petals), Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), Fish and A Universe. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Most artists consider Alexander Calder to be a Kinetic artist rather than a Surrealist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms usually suspended from the ceiling. Calder also pioneered a new art form with wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any air movement, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. Explore a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Artist Alexander Calder used primarily industrial materials to create his mobile, such as steel, aluminum and wire. With a background in mechanical engineering, Alexander Calader uses his education to build mobiles with seemingly impossible silhouettes that make for eye-catching decor pieces. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder work on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Alexander 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022American artist Alexander Calder is best known for his work in sculpture, particularly his monumental sculptures and innovative ‘mobiles’ in the tradition of kinetic art. Shop a collection of authentic Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Alexander Calder mostly made sculptures, although he also worked in printmaking, painting, performance and other media. He is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Some of his most famous works include Cirque Calder, A Universe, Josephine Baker (III), Mobile (Arc of Petals), Devil Fish, Romulus and Remus and Fish. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several interpretations of how to describe the characteristics of Alexander Calder’s sculptures. Some say they are abstract, with life-like elements, others say they are flat, simplified shapes that intersect at opposing angles. See the magic for yourself — shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Alexander Calder used many of the elements of art when producing his works. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. These kinetic pieces use color, shape and space to convey a sense of unity, and the form of the art allows it to interact with its environment. Find a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The art movement that Alexander Calder was connected to was kinetic art. The term refers to art that moves or has the appearance of movement. With their ability to sway and turn once suspended, Calder's mobiles are often referenced as examples of kinetic art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. The revered American sculptor's mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. (He was a celebrated modernist printmaker, too, and while jewelry was a secondary métier for him, interest in his wearable art has accelerated in recent years.)
For Calder, the fascinating moment of artistic alchemy comes sometime between his representational canvases of the late 1920s and 1931, the year of his first show of abstract sculpture. Moving to Paris helped spur his creativity, as it did for so many artists and writers. The moment Calder arrived, he began working on one of his most seminal pieces, Cirque Calder (1931), his delightful distillation of the circus into what are essentially three-dimensional line drawings made with wire.
Shop authentic Alexander Calder prints, sculptures and other art from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like all meaningful works of art, the mood that best describes American artist Alexander Calder’s sculptures is subject to interpretation. Common descriptors for his abstract work include “playful” or “whimsical.” Calder is best known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Alexander Calder produced more than 22,000 works of art during his lifetime. The prolific artist made paintings, drawings, prints, tapestries, stage sets, jewelry and other types of art. Some of his most famous pieces include Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), A Universe, Mobile (Arc of Petals) and Devil Fish. Shop a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
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