Agnes Martin - Modern & Contemporary Editions New York Tuesday, June 2, 2009 | Phillips

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  • Catalogue Essay

    This is a separate edition than plate 15 from On a Clear Day. The paper is slightly heavier and darker. 

  • Artist Biography

    Agnes Martin

    American • 1912 - 2004

    As an artist defined by minimalism and abstract expressionism, Agnes Martin found serenity in her work. Commonly believed to have schizophrenia, Martin may have exercised her orderly grids and pastel colors as a way to find peace. After moving from Canada to New York City and earning her M.A. at Columbia University, she was supported by other talented artists such as Ellsworth Kelly and Robert Indiana. Martin began her career with exhibitions at Betty Parson's Gallery, and her work quickly traveled internationally from there. Eventually moving to New Mexico, the artist ended her career and cut off all social ties. Martin was represented by Pace Gallery from 1975 and was recently given a retrospective at Tate Modern in 2015.

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15A

1973
Screenprint in gray, on Japanese rag paper, with full margins,
I. 6 7/8 x 8 in. (17.5 x 20.3 cm);
S. 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm)

signed and numbered 13/50 in pencil (there were also 15 artist's proofs lettered a-o), published by Parasol Press, Ltd., New York, a few very soft handling creases, glued to the support at the upper sheet corners (slightly showing through), otherwise in very good condition, unframed.

Estimate
$2,500 - 3,500 

Sold for $3,000

Modern & Contemporary Editions

2 June 2009, 2pm
New York