Jules Olitski (1922-2007). Letter of Areteas - I, 1973. Acrylic on canvas. 44-1/4 x 78 inches (112.4 x 198.1 cm). Signed...

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Jules Olitski (1922-2007)
Letter of Areteas - I, 1973
Acrylic on canvas
44-1/4 x 78 inches (112.4 x 198.1 cm)
Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed verso: "Letter of Areteas - I" / 78 x 51 / water base acrylic / 73/184 / Jules Olitski 1973

PROVENANCE:
Samuel Kootz Gallery, New York;
Private collection, New York, acquired from the above.

EXHIBITED:
Knoedler Gallery, New York, "Jules Olitski Recent Paintings," April 27-May 16, 1974.

More information about Jules Olitski. See also: Olitski, Jules, Demikov, Jules, Demikovosky, Jevel Artist.



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