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Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
(1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized twentieth-century
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized twentieth-century art with his
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized twentieth-century art with his
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized twentieth-century art with his
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
La Lune/The Moon
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking poster is a restrike of the original exhibition poster created by Alexander Calder
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Calder Exhibition Poster - Original Lithograph - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
Calder Exhibition Poster is an original lithograph realized by Alexander Calder for the Exhibition
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Exhibition Poster - Lithograph by A. Calder - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
Calder Exhibition Print is a lithograph realized by Alexander Calder for the Exhibition "From
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Exhibition Poster - Lithograph by A. Calder - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
mobile. In addition to sculptures, furniture and furniture, Alexander Calder also devoted himself to
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Exhibition Poster - Lithograph by A. Calder - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Exhibition Poster is a vintage lithograph realized by Alexander Calder for the Exhibition
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Exhibition Poster - Original Lithograph by A. Calder - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Exhibition Poster is an original lithograph realized by Alexander Calder for the Exhibition
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Iconic talousel and mirror
Mobile
long drop earrings, Lone Vautrin, 1960s.
By Line Vautrin
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
'Mobile', named in homage to Alexander Calder and his wonderful mobiles, greatly admired by Vautrin. Very
Category
Vintage 1960s French Drop Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
Multi-Colored Mobile in the Manner of Alexander Calder, American, 20th Century
By Alexander Calder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This amazing mid-century style mobile is in the manner of pieces created by Alexander Calder
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Table-Top Mobile
By Alexander Calder
Located in Oaks, PA
Large Vintage Table-Top Mobile-In the style of Alexander Calder, the kinetic mobile can rotate
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Alexander Calder Style Red and Black Mobile
By Alexander Calder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage Alexander Calder Style Red and Black Mobile circa 1975.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Georg Jensen Savana Earrings with Citrines
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
as Torun. Her most innovated works were her mobile necklaces inspired by Alexander Calder's mobiles
Category
20th Century Danish Dangle Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18kt Gold Smoky Quartz Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
, referred to as Torun. Her most innovated works were her mobile necklaces inspired by Alexander Calder
Category
20th Century Danish Dangle Earrings
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage Kinetic Mobile in the Style of Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
A large kinetic mobile in the manner of Alexander Calder (American 1898-1976). Mixed media
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Plan for a Large Mobile Etching by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rare etching done by Alexander Calder in 1935 depicting the plans for a large mobile. This piece
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Alexander Calder Signed Original Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Calder (1898-1976), inventor of mobile and stabile sculpture, experimented with
Category
Vintage 1960s Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lithograph, Paper
Vintage 1970
s Brass and Black Calder Style Mobile
By Alexander Calder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage brass and black Alexander Calder style hanging mobile. Might be by Curtis Jere but is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Extremely Beautiful Table Mobile in Manner of Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage and well balanced table Sculpture made of iron cutouts and hand painted in French acrylic paint. Great conversation piece!
Category
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Sculptures
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair for Niels Vodder in Teak and Black Leather
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Victoria, BC
reminiscent of the the elements of Alexander Calder's mobiles of the same era. Today, the Chieftain Chair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Original Vintage Art Exhibition Poster Alexander Calder Kinetic Mobile Sculpture
Located in London, GB
American sculptor Alexander Calder (1898-1976) held at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Zurich from 21 May
Category
1960s More Prints
Materials
Paper
A large scale 1970
s six foot diameter painted steel mobile .
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large scale 1970's six foot diameter painted steel mobile.
The orange and yellow color palette
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Hanging Mobile 1970
s
Located in London, GB
In the style of Alexander Calder this hanging mobile will be the greatest decoration on your
Category
Vintage 1970s American Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bowls by Fausto Melotti
By Fausto Melotti
Located in Milan, IT
paintings of Giorgio de Chirico and even the playful mobiles of Alexander Calder.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Serving Bowls
$2,400
Golden Bowls by Fausto Melotti
By Fausto Melotti
Located in Milan, IT
paintings of Giorgio de Chirico and even the playful mobiles of Alexander Calder.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Serving Bowls
Vase by Fausto Melotti
By Fausto Melotti
Located in Milan, IT
paintings of Giorgio de Chirico and even the playful mobiles of Alexander Calder.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vases
$9,493
Female Head By Fausto Melotti
By Fausto Melotti
Located in Milan, IT
sculptures of Lucio Fontana, the paintings of Giorgio de Chirico and even the playful mobiles of Alexander
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Angel By Fausto Melotti
By Fausto Melotti
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana, the paintings of Giorgio de Chirico and even the playful mobiles of Alexander Calder.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
$2,966
MAK, Orrery I, Steel and Glass Light
Located in Capetown, ZA
in the solar system – as well as Alexander Calder’s playful mobiles. A series of bifurcated arms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
#674
By Abe Ajay
Located in New York, NY
and/or white found object compositions, and his near neighbor Alexander Calder’s lyrical mobiles and
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$10,000
Vintage Yellow Alexander Calder Style Mobile
By Alexander Calder
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage 1960s Alexander Calder style mobile with yellow discs and hand-tied wire arms. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Large Kinetic Mobile in the Manner of Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Oaks, PA
Stunning eight-arm Kinetic mobile in the manner of Alexander Calder. Eight interchangeable arms
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
20th Century Alexander Calder Style Standing Kinetic Modern Mobile Sculpture
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Hudson, NY
, yellow and blue on a black base. Very reminiscent of Alexandre Calder's sculptures and kinetic mobiles
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metal Alexander Calder Style Mobile
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage 60's Alexander Calder style mobile with yellow discs and hand-tied wire arms. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wire
Massive White and Black Metal Kinetic Mobile
By Alexander Calder
Located in Austin, TX
inspiration from Alexander Calder. This massive Kinetic mobile is comprised of metal wire and thin metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Little Girl at MoMA With Calder Mobile
By Alfred Statler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
of the Abstraction-Creation group. Alexander Calder began exhibiting his motorized mobile creations
Category
1950s American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Calder Brass Mobile Necklace
By Alexander Calder
Located in Woodbury, CT
In 1972, advertising executive George Stanley Gordon approached Alexander Calder (1898-1976) about
Category
Vintage 1970s American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
"Mobiles de Calder - Galerie Maeght" Original Vintage Exhibition Poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful original lithograph for Calder's 1954 exhibition at the Galerie Maeght of his Mobiles
Category
1950s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
"Mobiles de Calder - Galerie Maeght" Original Vintage Exhibition Poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful original lithograph for Calder's 1954 exhibition at the Galerie Maeght of his Mobiles
Category
1950s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage paperback coffee table book featuring the mobile work of artist, Alexander Calder. By Jean
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Nora - Dangle Earrings 14k gold plated
By IZA by Silvia D
Avila
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Alexander Calder and the art of mobile.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Cal 3 Hand-Tufted Brown 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
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Questions About Alexander Calder Mobile
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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 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.
- 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.
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