Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Alexander Calder — Untitled (Santa Claus VII)
Alexander Calder — Untitled (Santa Claus VII)
Alexander Calder

Untitled (Santa Claus VII)

1974

Untitled (Santa Claus VII) is part of a series of etchings Calder produced on Arches paper in 1974, each offering a unique interpretation of the Santa Claus figure. The work showcases the artist's ability to convey warmth and movement through minimal yet expressive linework. This piece continues the series with a distinct compositional arrangement that sets it apart from its counterparts. The result is a charming and visually engaging print full of the artist's characteristic energy.

Medium
etching on Arches
Dimensions

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

🔨 Auction Lot

Editions & Works on Paper

April 16, 2026

Estimate: $800$1,200

Lot 144

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

Alexander Calder, Untitled (Santa Claus VII), 1974

Untitled (Santa Claus VII) is part of a series of etchings Calder produced on Arches paper in 1974, each offering a unique interpretation of the Santa Claus figure. The work showcases the artist's ability to convey warmth and movement through minimal yet expressive linework. This piece continues the series with a distinct compositional arrangement that sets it apart from its counterparts. The result is a charming and visually engaging print full of the artist's characteristic energy.

Medium
etching on Arches
Dimensions
34.9 x 50.2 cm
Year
1974
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

Series Work, Graphic Art, Etching, Iconic Figure, Printmaking, Festive Subject, Figurative Art, Expressive Lines, Holiday Theme, Arches Paper

More works by Alexander Calder

Collected by

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