Alexander CALDER
1898–1976, USA
Also known as: AC, CA
Signatures & monograms
27 signatures and monograms by Alexander Calder on drawing, graphic, print, painting and watercolour. Compare authentic and documented counterfeit examples to study signature characteristics.
Signature proven counterfeit
gouache, signed "Calder", composition, size 70x100 cm. The painting was submitted to a major auction house in spring 2016. The painting is observed by the auction house's own staff as counterfeiting. When the painting was exhibited for the Calder foundatin in New York U.S.A. assessed the painting as counterfeiting.
Signature proven counterfeit
Gouache, composition, signed "Calder 71", approx. 70x100 cm. Submitted to to an major auction house in Stockholm in march 2005. The auction house became unsure of the painting's authenticity and show it to Mr. Rover Calder Foundation in New York. They explain that it is a forgery. Submitter has owned the painting since the 1970's. It was bought by her husband in a gallery in Stockholm, Sweden.
Signature proven counterfeit
gouache, signed "Calder", composition, size 70x100 cm. The painting was submitted to a major auction house in spring 2016. The painting is observed by the auction house's own staff as counterfeiting. When the painting was exhibited for the Calder foundatin in New York U.S.A. assessed the painting as counterfeiting.
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