Alexander Calder The Fisherman, 1961 is registered as an authentic work by Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976) in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A13328.  Created in 1961, this original watercolor, gouache, and India ink on artist’s board is hand signed by Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976) in black gouache in the lower right.  It is also dated ‘61’ in the lower right, next to his signature.

A calm and peaceful water scene envelops our intriguing fisherman as he waits patiently for the catch of the day.  The myriad of color that is cast on the sky before him can be interpreted duly as sunrise or sunset; regardless, it is the mysterious transition between night and day, light and dark.  Calder has masterfully balanced violets, blues, pinks, and greys to create this beautiful work.  Three bold spheres accompany our fisherman in the twilight: one presumably is the sun, the other the moon; the yellow sphere could be a blazing star.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Alexander Calder The Fisherman, 1961 fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work):

1)  Registered with the Calder Foundation, NY under application number A13328.

2) A Masterworks COA will be included with the sale of this work.

About the Framing:

Conservation framed with archival materials, Alexander Calder The Fisherman, 1961 is set in a modern, black and gold frame.  The minimalist contemporary style of the moulding compliments the bold lines and color within this work.  The gold and black tones of the framing also serve to enhance the contrast and vibrancy of the colors in this piece.  Completed with white, linen-wrapped mats and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover.