Frank Stella - Editions & Works on Paper New York Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | Phillips

Editions & Works on Paper

New York Auction 16 - 17 April

  • Literature

    Gemini G.E.L. 219-220
    Richard Axsom 36-37

  • Catalogue Essay

    "The titles of this series cover a broad range of references, from personalities (Islamic intellectuals, bullfighter, racecar driver, composer, poet) to historical events, all thought of a “literary or glamorous” by Stella. A color adjustment between the metallic-silver configurations and the white paper was achieved by first screenprinting the paper a pale gray. To simulate the reflective qualities of the metallic paint in the paintings (Stella’s first use of acrylic paint mixed with metallic powder), a flow varnish was applied over each metallic-silver configuration." - Richard Axsom, Frank Stella: Prints, p. 88

  • Artist Biography

    Frank Stella

    American • 1936 - N/A

    One of the most important living artists, Frank Stella is recognized as the most significant painter that transitioned from Abstract Expressionism to Minimalism. He believes that the painting should be the central object of interest rather than represenative of some subject outside of the work. Stella experimented with relief and created sculptural pieces with prominent properties of collage included. Rejecting the normalities of Minimalism, the artist transformed his style in a way that inspired those who had lost hope for the practice. Stella lives in Malden, Massachusetts and is based in New York and Rock Tavern, New York.

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Property from a Contemporary Family Collection

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Frank Stella

Luis Miguel Dominguin; and Avicenna, from Aluminum Series (G. 219-220, A. 36-37)

1970
Two lithographs and screenprints in colors, on Arjomari paper, with full margins.
Luis Miguel Dominguin I. 11 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (28.9 x 21.9 cm)
Avicenna I. 9 x 8 1/2 in. (22.9 x 21.6 cm)
both S. 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9 cm)
Both signed, dated and numbered 15/75 and 42/75 in pencil respectively (there were also 6 artist's proofs), published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (with their blindstamps and inkstamp on the reverse), both framed.

Estimate
$2,000 - 4,000 

Sold for $3,048

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Editions & Works on Paper

New York Auction 16 - 17 April