Tag: Alexander Calder

22 Press Releases

  • Auction Industry

    Alexander Calder's1964 Mobile: Sculpture in Motion

    This mature work by the American artist is exemplary of his research into movement. In this mobile, we find the color work that led him to abstraction… Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Polychrome on Brass Wave, 1964, metal, copper, wire and paint, monogrammed “CA” on base, 35.5 x 66 x 8.9 cm/13.9 x 25.98…

  • Auction Industry

    Important Late-Career Prints by 20th-Century Masters to Sell at URDE Fine Art Auction

    Fine art, prints, lithographs, and multiples from some of the most prominent 20th-century masters will soon be available with URDE Fine Art Auction in the company’s March Affordable Art and Photography Sale. Over 750 lots will be available, including late-career works by Joan Miró, Tom Wesselmann, Marc Chagall, and Alexander…

    Joan Miro 'la Folle Au Piment Rageur 1975' Very Rary Lithograph Edition Of 30
  • Auction Industry, Press Release

    Featuring Alexander Calder Works on Paper, Lark Mason Associates Presents a Fine and Decorative Arts Sale Now Open for Bidding on iGavelAuctions.com

    Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Pinwheel & Hourglass,Gouache on Paper, 1944 FD1C New York, NY, and New Braunfels, TX - Lark Mason Associates announces that their highly anticipated sale of Fine and Decorative Arts is now available for bidding exclusively on iGavelAuctions.com until Tuesday, February 27th. Among the treasures awaiting discerning collectors…

    Alexander-Calder-1898-1976-Pinwheel-Hourglass
  • Auction Industry

    A Gouache of High Pedigree by Calder

    This large gouache, not seen publicly since the 1970s, by Alexander Calder is among the first lots exhibited as part of an afternoon mostly devoted to 20th century decorative arts. Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Untitled, gouache, 1970, 75 x 110 cm/29.5 x 43.3 in.Estimate: €60,000/80,000© 2023 Calder Foundation, New York / ADAGP, Paris In addition…

    A Gouache of High Pedigree by Calder
  • Auction Industry, Press Release

    Warhol’s Diamond Dust Shoes Highlight Bonhams Post-war & Contemporary Sale

    Diamond Dust Shoes (1980) by Andy Warhol, estimated at $1,200,000 - 1,800,000, and Untitled (1956) by Alexander Calder, estimated at $700,000 - 1,000,000. View Catalogue New York – An exceptional painting, Diamond Dust Shoes, (1980) by Andy Warhol (1928-1987) will be presented at Bonhams Post-War & Contemporary sale on November…

    Warhol’s Diamond Dust Shoes Highlight Bonhams Post-war & Contemporary Sale
  • Art Fairs

    The Salon du Dessin Celebrates its 30th Anniversary in Paris

    The international event returns to Place de la Bourse with a tempting array of works for all tastes. Luca Cambiaso (1527-1585), Two Animated Figures in Motion, pen, brown ink, brown wash, traces ofpierre noire, 12.5 x 10.2 cm/4.92 x 4.01 in, Brady & Co. Courtesy of M. Brady & Co., New York A…

  • Auction Industry, Press Release

    From Op Art to NFTs, Heritage Auction's Modern & Contemporary Event Travels Back to the Future

    Three Beeple “Everydays” join a thrilling line-up for May 13 sale that includes Vasarely, Calder and Christo Beeple_The_Everydays_The_2020_Collection_three_works_2020_Heritage_Auctions DALLAS, Texas (April 21, 2021) – Heritage Auctions’ May 13 Modern & Contemporary Signature Auction is a decidedly frisky peek at the past, present and future of the definition of art, spanning decades to…

    From Op Art to NFTs, Heritage Auctions Modern & Contemporary Event Travels Back to the Future
  • Auction Result, Press Release

    Jane Austen Leads Fine Books & Manuscripts at Swann

    Americana captivates buyers with autographs by Washington, Hamilton & Hancock delivering top prices Featuring Major Works by Jane Austen & Charles Dickens, Autographs & Manuscript Items from John Hancock, Igor Stravinsky & more FINE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS Sale 2551; November 17, 2020 Sale total: $675,481 Estimates for sale as a whole:…

    Jane Austen Leads Fine Books & Manuscripts at Swann
  • Auction Industry, Press Release

    Works from the Collection of Founder of New York’s Chiron Press Feature in Contemporary Art at Swann

    Featuring Works by Louise Nevelson from the Collection of Albert Argentieri & Works from the Collection of Stephen Poleskie, Founder of Chiron Press New York—Contemporary Art is at Swann Galleries on Thursday, November 19 offering a selection of works on paper and multiples from the mid-twentieth century through the present.…

    Works from the Collection of Founder of New York’s Chiron Press Feature in Contemporary Art at Swann
  • Auction Industry

    Freeman's announces latest Modern & Contemporary Art auction with fresh-to-market works

    An important double figure sculpture by British Modernist Lynn Chadwick will come to the market for the first time in decades. PHILADELPHIA, PA.- On November 17th, 2020, Freeman’s will hold its latest Modern & Contemporary Art auction. The auction includes several notable single-owner sections of important works from prominent collections, all of which…

    Freemans announces latest Modern & Contemporary Art auction with fresh-to-market works
  • Auction Industry

    Cottone Auctions will hold an online-only Fine Art & Antiques auction Saturday, October 3rd, with over 250 quality lots

    The auction includes fine art, Tiffany Studios lamps, 20th century art and design, decorative arts and furnishings, Asian objects, estate jewelry, gold coins. The many outstanding Tiffany Studios (N.Y.) lamps and accessories in the sale from various collections include this fine Peony table lamp with a 22-inch shade (est. $60,000-$80,000).…

    Cottone Auctions will hold an online-only Fine Art & Antiques auction Saturday, October 3rd, with over 250 quality lots
  • Auction Industry

    Basquiat with provenance leads LAMA's new hybrid-format auction

    Jean-Michel Basquiat, Untitled, 1987. Colored pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed and dated in charcoal sheet verso. Composition/sheet: 42” x 29.5”. Estimate: $80,000-120,000. LOS ANGELES, CA.-Los Angeles Modern Auctions announced that its new, hybrid-format fall auction will take place October 18, 2020 with both timed and live bidding components. As LAMA’s…

    Basquiat with provenance leads LAMAs new hybrid-format auction
  • Auction Result

    Virtual Fine Art Auction From Sotheby’s Reaches $192.7 Million

    Unexpected results came in for one of the last major Sotheby’s auctions of the summer, held on July 28th, 2020, in London. 65 works came under the hammer, broadcast to bidders via live stream. The sale, called “Rembrandt to Richter,” brought together many leading names in art from the last…

    Virtual Fine Art Auction From Sothebys Reaches $192.7 Million4
  • Auction Result

    US artist's holiday park sculpture fetches millions

    The free-standing stabile was sold by the current owner of the holiday park Belambra Clubs. It was estimated to be worth between 2.5 and 3.5 million euros ($2.8-4.0 million). PARIS(AFP).- A huge sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder sold at auction in Paris on Wednesday for over 4.9 million euros, auctioneers…

    US artist's holiday park sculpture fetches millions
  • Auction Industry

    Artcurial announces highlights included in the Modern & Contemporary Art auction in Paris

    Chaïm Soutine, Les Figuiers, Céret © Artcurial. PARIS.- Important works by major 20th century artists will be presented by Artcurial in the prestigious sales of Impressionist & Modern Art and Post-War & Contemporary Art, to be held on the evening of Wednesday 8 July and the afternoon of Thursday 9 July. The Modern…

    Artcurial announces highlights included in the Modern & Contemporary Art auction in Paris
  • Auction Industry

    Phillips announces spring series of online-only auctions

    Donald Judd, Standing Writing Desk #40, Designed in 1984 and executed in 2012. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Image courtesy of Phillips. NEW YORK, NY.- Beginning on 8 April, Phillips will host a series of themed, cross-category online-only auctions throughout April and May. An auction of Editions and Works on Paper will kick off…

    Phillips announces spring series of online-only auctions
  • Exhibitions

    The Ultimate Selfies? National Portrait Gallery 'Eye to I' Traveling Exhibition Premieres March 24

    The term self-conscious takes on a whole new meaning in today’s social media era. At a time when millions of selfies are posted every day and identity is proving to be more fluid, this exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery shines a new light on self-portraiture and representation.  The show was created to…

    Self-Portrait with Rita, by Thomas Hart Benton. Oil on canvas (c. 1924). National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.
  • Artists

    The Art Of Living: 10 Things To Know About Charlotte Perriand

    A guide to the French designer who worked with Le Corbusier, and counted Fernand Léger and Alexander Calder among her friends. lllustrated with works offered at Christie’s Charlotte Perriand (1903–1999) was a French architect and designer, and one of the most acclaimed figures to have emerged from the studio environment around Le…

    The art of living: 10 things to know about Charlotte Perriand
  • Auction Industry

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers to hold 'Interiors' sale on October 6

    Roy Lichtenstein, As I Opened Fire (triptych), circa 1966. Color lithograph. Estimate $300-500. Toomey & Co. Auctioneers will hold its fall Interiors auction with almost 700 lots of fine and decorative artworks, sculpture, early 20th century and modern furniture, art pottery, lighting, and more. While the range of material available will…

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers to hold ‘Interiors’ sale on October 6
  • Exhibitions

    Ten Essential Works In The Reina Sofía Museum

    Founded in 1992, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia is one of the most important museums in Spain, as it offers visitors an extensive collection of more than 21,000 works of contemporary art. Today, we are going to talk about ten essential works in the Reina Sofía Museum.…

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