Since 1987 the Calder Foundation has documented more than 22,000 works made by Alexander Calder for publication in a catalogue raisonné. The catalogue raisonné seeks to be comprehensive in recording every work of art created by Calder: from monumental sculptures, mobiles, and stabiles to paintings, drawings, and lesser known works, such as jewelry and household objects.

The Foundation database records the title, date, size, media, provenance, and publication and exhibition details for each work of art. In addition, the works are documented by over 24,000 photographs. The Foundation is in correspondence with over 4,000 museums, dealers, collectors, auction houses, and scholars worldwide. Research on each piece continues with daily updates to the records, including changes in ownership and current exhibition and publication references.

Owners of works attributed to Alexander Calder are encouraged to submit applications for the catalogue raisonné and to update the Foundation on changes to their collections. As the catalogue raisonné will be a completely illustrated reference, applications made without a photograph cannot be considered for inclusion. Photographs submitted become the property of the Foundation as a permanent part of the archival record, as well as for reproduction in the catalogue raisonné. Please note that the Foundation does not provide valuations of works.

Click here to download the catalogue raisonné application form in Adobe .pdf format.