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Vija Celmins (b. 1938)
Drypoint - Ocean Surface, 1983
Drypoint on Arches Satine paper
26 x 20 inches (66.0 x 50.8 cm) (sheet)
Ed. 4/75 (part of tirage of 95, variously editioned)
Signed and editioned in pencil along lower edge
Published and printed by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles; with their blindstamp lower right

LITERATURE:
Gemini G.E.L., 9.1.

Additional impressions of this work can be found in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.


More information about Vija Celmins. See also: Celmins, Vija Artist.



Condition Report*: Presents very well. A lovely example of Celmins' first collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. Extremely minor toning to the sheet. A few minor handling dents primarily evident under raking light. Hinged along upper edge, float mounted, and framed under acrylic, not examined outside of frame. Framed dimensions 28-1/4 x 22-1/4 inches.
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Auction Dates
October, 2025
16th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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Sold on Oct 16, 2025 for: $26,250.00
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