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Alexander Calder — Multicolor stabile (Maquette)
Alexander Calder

Multicolor stabile (Maquette)

A dynamic sculptural maquette by Alexander Calder, this work exemplifies his signature approach to abstraction through boldly shaped, interlocking forms rendered in a vibrant array of colors. The piece showcases Calder's mastery of the stabile format, in which rigid, carefully balanced elements create a sense of energy and movement without physical motion. Its playful interplay of geometric and organic shapes reflects the artist's lifelong fascination with balance, color, and spatial tension.

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Contemporary Art Evening Sale

November 11, 2013

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Alexander Calder, Multicolor stabile (Maquette)

A dynamic sculptural maquette by Alexander Calder, this work exemplifies his signature approach to abstraction through boldly shaped, interlocking forms rendered in a vibrant array of colors. The piece showcases Calder's mastery of the stabile format, in which rigid, carefully balanced elements create a sense of energy and movement without physical motion. Its playful interplay of geometric and organic shapes reflects the artist's lifelong fascination with balance, color, and spatial tension.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Geometric Forms, Maquette, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Sculpture, Stabile, American Artist, Modernism, Multicolor, Playful Mood

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Alex Capecelatro, Sebastián In Situ, Jonathan Murray, Hamilton Selway Gallery