


Plate X (from the Flying Colors series)
1973
This lithograph in colors on Arches paper is part of the celebrated Flying Colors series created in 1973 as a collaborative project with Braniff International Airways. Plate X exemplifies Calder's mastery of bold geometric and biomorphic forms arranged in dynamic compositions. The vibrant palette and energetic shapes reflect his enduring connection to abstraction and movement. This series brought his joyful visual language to a wide public audience beyond the traditional art world.
- Medium
- lithograph in colors on Arches
- Dimensions
Notes
Signed and numbered to lower edge ‘28/100 Calder’. This work is number 28 from the edition of 100 published by State Street, New York for Braniff International Airways.
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Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2026
Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000
Lot 140
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