Calder Mobile Tribute IX

Calder Mobile Tribute IX distills the playful dynamism of Alexander Calder's visual vocabulary into an elongated ceramic form. Bold concentric circles and radiating lines in primary reds, blues, and yellows punctuate the cream surface like the weighted elements of a tabletop stabile, each shape precisely placed yet vibrating with implied movement. The vertical proportions stretch the graphic energy across a tall canvas, creating a sweeping field of geometric interplay where every brushstroke carries the decisive confidence of Calder's own wire-bending hand. This work belongs to the JeanElton OvalVase Collection, distinguished by its elliptical footprint and the gentle warping that creates asymmetrical curves when viewed from different angles. The tall, slender proportions of this piece give the bold Calder-inspired motifs a commanding vertical presence, with the form's curvature wrapping the composition into a continuous panorama of color and shape. The work is fired first to approximately 1800 degrees F, after which any remaining fine alterations are made, and the surface treatment is applied by hand by the artist. A second firing to about 2100 degrees F completes the process, ensuring its durability and artistic integrity. This piece bears the JeanElton signature on its underside and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), both of which display its catalogue reference.