Alexandre Calder (1898–1976)
What is Alexandre Calder’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Alexandre Calder at 15 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $34,068 including buyer’s premium (middle half $172–$37,031, n=9). The auction record is $95,418 for Têtes jaunes (2014, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Têtes jaunes, 1971 | Gouache | $95,418 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | Planètes, 1898 | Alexandre Calder (1898-1976), d'après | $85,911 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Illuminée, 1970 | Gouache | $82,780 | Ader | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | Concentric Circles, 1898 | Alexandre Calder (1898-1976), d'après | $65,174 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Balloon Tapisserie, 1898 | Alexandre Calder (1898-1976), d'après | $37,031 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Hamac, 1898 | Alexandre Calder (1898-1976) | $37,031 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Tête noire, 1963 | Tapisserie Laine Tissée par les Ateliers Raymond Picaud à Aubusson d'après un carton de l'artiste | $35,625 | PIASA | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Araignée, 1898 | Alexandre Calder (1898-1976), d'après | $34,068 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Les Signes, 1898 | Alexandre Calder (1898-1976) | $11,944 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who said there aint Noël ?, 1927 | Pochoir | $12,952 | Ader | May 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $34,068 |
| Prints | 15 | $620 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $37,031 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,321 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $1,100 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Alexandre Calder is an American artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $924. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Alexandre Calder sold in 2026 for $11,944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alexandre Calder on OpeningBid →What is a Alexandre Calder work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexandre Calder work is $924.
The median Alexandre Calder print sells for $553 across 19 lots.
The median Alexandre Calder work on paper sells for $14,692 across 6 lots.
The median Alexandre Calder painting sells for $98,847 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $553†‡ | $12,952 | 79.2% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 1 | $98,847† | $98,847† | — | 1989-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $14,692† | $95,418 | 40% | 2019-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $95,418† | $98,847† | — | 2026-06-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alexandre Calder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $553 with 79.2% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $98,847, record $98,847. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $98,847 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Alexandre Calder painting sells for around 179× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $95,418.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $286–$968†‡ | $457†‡ | $7,056 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1989 | $98,847† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $95,418 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $82,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $12,952 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,056 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexandre Calder worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexandre Calder work is $924. The median Alexandre Calder print sells for $553 across 19 lots. The median Alexandre Calder work on paper sells for $14,692 across 6 lots. The median Alexandre Calder painting sells for $98,847 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Alexandre Calder print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexandre Calder print is $553. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alexandre Calder's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexandre Calder print is $12,952.
What is the average price of a Alexandre Calder work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexandre Calder work on paper is $14,692. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alexandre Calder's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexandre Calder work on paper is $95,418.
What is the average price of a medium Alexandre Calder print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexandre Calder print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $457, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alexandre Calder's auction record?
Alexandre Calder's auction record is $98,847, set in 1989. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $98,847 (buyer's premium not included).
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