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The Birth of the Unexpected by Alexander Calder

The Birth of the Unexpected

Alexander Calder

Artwork details

Title
The Birth of the Unexpected
Description

Original lithograph printed in five colors (black, blue, red, yellow, grey) on Arches wove paper

Hand-signed in pencil lower right Calder. 

A superb impression of the definitive state, from the edition of 100 on this paper (plus proof of various types);  numbered in pencil lower left.  Plate VI (of XII) from the album La Memoire Élémentaire, published by Editions de la Différence, Paris; printed by Art Litho, Paris. 

In excellent condition, with bright, fresh colors, printed on a full sheet.

Date
1976
Edition
100
Signature
Signed
Image
20 ½ x 28 ¼ inches
Sheet
20 ½ x 28 ¼ inches
Status
Sold
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Alexander Calder

Alexander Calder was an American artist best known for his innovative sculptures, often referred to as “mobiles” or “stabile sculptures”. As an accomplished printmaker, Alexander Calder prints are highly sought after by collectors.

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