Lot 96
  • 96

Frank Stella

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Frank Stella
  • Untitled (Set of 11 Sketches)
  • oil on paper
  • Each: 16 3/4 by 13 3/4 in. 42.5 by 34.9 cm.
  • Executed in 1960.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner, 1960

Condition

11 framed works. Generally in fair condition. Colors are vibrant throughout the series. Varying ranges of sheet discoloration and handling creases.
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Catalogue Note

The present set of sketches were inspired by an afternoon's conversation between the owner of the works, a budding artist at the time, Frank Stella, and Henry Geldzahler.