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ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976)

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<div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.</font></div> <div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.</font></div> <div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.</font></div> <div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.</font></div> <div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.</font></div> <div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.</font></div> <div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.</font></div> <div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.</font></div> <div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.</font></div> <div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Calibri size=3 color=black>In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.</font></div>
Untitled197029 1/2 x 43 1/4 in.(74.93 x 109.86 cm) gouache on paper
Provenance
Private Collection
 Price250,000
Gouaches became integral to Alexander Calder's artistic practice in the late 1930s and early 1940s. By the early 1960s, they were a well-established part of his repertoire, parallel to his more significant works and featuring prominently in his exhibitions. These smaller-scale pieces offered collectors an intimate glimpse into Calder's creative process, revealing his ability to capture the essence of his playful, dynamic forms with immediacy and intuition, often characterized by bold, energetic shapes and vibrant colors.


 


In this gouache from 1970, Calder employs a densely populated, diverse range of visual motifs. Large, bright red, blue, and black circles float among spirals and other abstract forms, while a central yellow orb, streaked with red, seems to radiate energy, suggesting movement or heat. To the left, a structure of intersecting lines and shapes introduces an architecturally restrained wave, while dynamic spirals animate the composition. The result is a celebratory display of Calder's signature elements—bold primary colors, geometric shapes, and flowing lines—each interacting in a lively, harmonious rhythm.
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