Calder Conundrum

Posted: August 6th, 2009 | Filed under: Art, Just for fun, Shoppin' and Junkin' | Tags: , , , | 3 Comments »

I scored this Alexander Calder print on one of my junking expeditions…but was disappointed in the lack of information available on the Calder Foundation website.  I knew that the original drawing was done at the same time he was performing his “Cirque” while living in Paris…but I needed to know more.

I remembered that Rago Arts, one of my favorite auction houses, has sold quite a bit of his work, so I headed over and found my piece right away!   Apparently a portfolio of 12 drawings were printed commercially in the 60′s…so I’m guessing that’s what I have.  No title, but at least a bit more info.  Now to figure out to clean it up a bit..I’d love to get rid of the water damage.  Back to research….

Here is a performance of his Circus…It’s really something.

Alexander Calder Performing His Cirque

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3 Comments on “Calder Conundrum”

  1. 1 admin said at 6:54 AM on August 7th, 2009:

    Thanks for visiting!

  2. 2 Monique said at 11:29 AM on August 7th, 2009:

    yowzah! I was fortunate enough to see the Calder exhibit at the Pompidou in Paris back in May. You’ve got quite a piece of masterpiece right there. I’m so jealous!

  3. 3 French Quarter Galerie said at 12:58 AM on October 4th, 2010:

    Hello,
    I have the full 12 Alexander Calder circus drawings in my collection,i have owned them for about 20 years,yes they do have a certain value,depending on condition,i would not atempt to restore your drawing,it takes knowledgeable restorers to do a proper restoration,this can only increase the value of your drawing.
    Mr Bennett.