23.5 x 31 x 0.5 in (59.7 x 78.7 x 1.3 cm) including frame
Plate 5 from Derrière le Miroir No. 212 (1975) brings Calder's signature wit and graphic energy to a playful subject. Published by Galerie Maeght in Paris, this large-format lithograph captures the animated spirit of a card game through Calder's bold, flat planes of color and fluid line. The work belongs to one of the most celebrated artist-publisher collaborations of the twentieth century — DLM was a vehicle for the greatest names in modern art, and Calder's contributions remain among the most sought-after.
Private Collection, Winnipeg
Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor and painter recognized as a pioneer of kinetic art. Born in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, into a family of artists, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology in 1919 before pursuing formal art studies at the Art Students League of New York from 1923 to 1926.
In 1926, Calder relocated to Paris, where he developed Cirque Calder, an intricate performance piece constructed from wire, string, fabric, and found objects. This body of work led to his early exploration of three-dimensional line, resulting in wire portraits and figurative sculptures. During this period in Paris, he established ties with avant-garde artists, including Joan Miró, Fernand Léger, and Piet Mondrian, joining the Abstraction-Création group in 1931.
Calder's exposure to abstraction prompted his development of kinetic sculpture. In 1931, he began creating delicate, balanced sculptures composed of painted sheet metal and wire suspended from threads or rods. Marcel Duchamp dubbed these moving works "mobiles," while Jean Arp coined the term "stabiles" to describe Calder's stationary abstract sculptures. By the late 1930s, Calder transitioned away from motorized movement, relying instead on natural air currents to activate his mobiles.
Throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, Calder received numerous major public commissions worldwide, expanding his practice to large-scale outdoor steel stabiles. Notable monumental works include Trois Disques (also known as Man), commissioned for Expo 67 in Montreal, Quebec, and installed on Île Sainte-Hélène.
Major retrospectives of Calder's work have been organized by public institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, as well as the Tate Modern in London. His works are held in permanent museum collections globally, including the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Calder died in New York City in 1976.
October Fine Art Auction
October 15 - October 29, 2026
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