Alexander Calder Abstract Lithograph (1969)

This item is a framed piece of modern art featuring a vibrant web of abstract forms characteristic of the American artist Alexander Calder. The composition displays various geometric and organic shapes, primarily circular and elliptical 'planets' or 'discs' in shades of orange, yellow, and blue, interconnected by undulating black linear calligraphic strokes and solid black masses. The artwork appears to be a color lithograph or gouache on paper, a medium Calder frequently utilized in the late 1960s. The piece is signed 'Calder' and dated '69' in the lower right corner. There is a visible marking in the lower left corner that likely indicates an edition number (e.g., 'EA' or a numerical fraction), suggesting it is a limited edition print. The artwork is professionally matted with a tiered black and gold design and housed within a simple gold-toned frame. The condition of the print appears good from a distance, with bright color saturation, though minor yellowing of the paper and slight undulations (cockling) typical of aged paper under glass are visible. The craftsmanship reflects the playful, kinetic energy of Mid-Century Modernism, specifically the surrealist-influenced abstract work produced during Calder's later career period in France and the United States.