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Alexander Calder — Un drôle de poisson
Alexander Calder — Un drôle de poisson
Alexander Calder — Un drôle de poisson
Alexander Calder

Un drôle de poisson

1965

This vibrant lithograph in colors on BFK Rives paper depicts a quirky and imaginative fish rendered in Calder's distinctive graphic style. Created in 1965, the work showcases his love of organic forms and playful subject matter drawn from the natural world. The bold colors and simplified shapes reflect the influence of his mobile sculptures translated into a two dimensional format. The French title translates to 'a funny fish,' capturing the lighthearted spirit of the composition.

Medium
lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
Dimensions

Notes

Signed and numbered to lower edge '19/90 Calder'. This work is number 19 from the edition of 90 published by Maeght, Paris.

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April 16, 2026

Estimate: $1,500$2,000

Lot 141

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Alexander Calder, Un drôle de poisson, 1965

This vibrant lithograph in colors on BFK Rives paper depicts a quirky and imaginative fish rendered in Calder's distinctive graphic style. Created in 1965, the work showcases his love of organic forms and playful subject matter drawn from the natural world. The bold colors and simplified shapes reflect the influence of his mobile sculptures translated into a two dimensional format. The French title translates to 'a funny fish,' capturing the lighthearted spirit of the composition.

Medium
lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
Dimensions
50.2 x 65.1 cm
Year
1965
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

Edition, Geometric, 20th Century, Blue Chip, Kinetic Art, Bold Color, American, Printmaking, BFK Rives, Nature Inspired, Playful Imagery, Graphic Design, Color Lithograph, Marine Life, Organic Forms, Colorful, Lithograph, Abstract, Mid-Century Art, Minimalism

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Collected by

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