

Untitled (Santa Claus IX)
1974
This etching on Arches paper captures Calder's whimsical interpretation of Santa Claus through bold and playful lines. Created in 1974, the work reflects his signature approach to figurative imagery with a sense of movement and joy. The print belongs to a series of Santa Claus themed works that demonstrate his versatility beyond sculpture. Calder's use of etching reveals a more intimate and gestural side of his artistic practice.
- Medium
- etching on Arches
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Notes
Signed and numbered to lower edge ‘147/175 Calder’. This work is one of nine etchings from the unbound illustrated book Santa Claus by E.E. Cummings and is number 147 from the edition of 175 printed by Maeght, Paris and published by Editions de l'Herne/Collection L'oeil écoute, Paris. Provenance: The Annex Galleries, Santa Rosa, CA | Private Collection
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Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2026
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Lot 142
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