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    ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923). Wall, 1979. Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper. 31.5 x 28 inches (8...

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    • Prints, ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923). Wall, 1979. Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper. 31.5 x 28 inches (8...
    • Prints, ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923). Wall, 1979. Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper. 31.5 x 28 inches (8...
    • Prints, ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923). Wall, 1979. Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper. 31.5 x 28 inches (8...
    • Prints, ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923). Wall, 1979. Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper. 31.5 x 28 inches (8...
    Prints, ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923). Wall, 1979. Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper. 31.5 x 28 inches (8... Prints, ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923). Wall, 1979. Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper. 31.5 x 28 inches (8... Prints, ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923). Wall, 1979. Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper. 31.5 x 28 inches (8... Prints, ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923). Wall, 1979. Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper. 31.5 x 28 inches (8... Prints, ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923). Wall, 1979. Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper. 31.5 x 28 inches (8... View More >
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    ELLSWORTH KELLY (American b. 1923)
    Wall, 1979
    Etching and aquatint on 300-gram Arches Cover paper
    31.5 x 28 inches (80 x 71.1 cm) (sheet)
    16-1/8 x 13-7/8 inches (40.9 x 35.2 cm) (image)
    Ed. 41/50 Signed lower right in pencil, numbered lower left in pencil
    Stamped lower right with Tyler Graphics, Ltd. blind stamp
    Published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford, New York (322: EK29)

    Provenance:
    Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, New York;
    Acquired in 1980 by Jeffrey Weiss, Dallas, Texas

    Literature:
    "Prints and Photographs," Print Collector's Newsletter, 1979, 93
    Judith Goldman, "Printmaking: The Medium Isn't the Message Anymore," ARTNews, vol. 76, no. 7 (September 1980), 85
    Richard Field and Daniel Rosenfeld, Prints by Contemporary Sculptors, Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut, 1982, 6
    Clifford Ackley, Thomas Krens, and Deborah Menaker, The Modern Art of the Print: Selections from the Collection of Lois and Michael Torf, Williams College of Art, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1984, 26
    Judith Goldman, Twentieth-Century American Printmakers, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 1985, 13
    Richard Axsom, The Prints of Ellsworth Kelly. A Catalogue Raisonné, Hudson Hills Press, New York, 1987, no. 177

    More information about ELLSWORTH KELLY, also known as Kelly, Ellsworth, Ellsworth Kelly.

    Condition Report*: Overall very good condition with full margins.
    *Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    December, 2007
    6th-7th Thursday-Friday
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