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American Modernism Minimalism LeWitt, Sol
3 works.
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American Modernism Minimalism LeWitt, Sol
3 works.
See original version (German)
Estimate €2,200 - €2,600
Voluntary lot
Description
American Modernism
Minimalism
LeWitt, Sol
3 works. *Colours Superimposed*, in: *Sol LeWitt, Books*, 1966–1990. 1990. Colour etching in burgundy, forest green and orange on Velin paper. Each 19.7 x 19.7 cm (24.8 x 24.8 cm). Each signed and numbered. Loose in original half-linen folder. - One sheet has two slight surface scuffs within the image; all sheets have isolated, very superficial soot marks on the margins and very faint discolouration in the corners from the accompanying cardboard divider; the folder has a small stain on the outside, whilst the inside cover pages show very superficial scuffing in places; overall in very good condition and exceptionally beautiful. Consistently magnificent prints, rich in colour and with wonderfully nuanced textures, featuring clearly embossed plate edges and margins.
Krakow, December 1990. – One of 20 copies. - Printed by Joseph Montague and Eric Ziemann, Watanabe Studio Ltd., New York. - Published by Portikus, Frankfurt. - Published as a special edition to accompany the catalogue raisonné of LeWitt’s books 1966–1990. - Like few others, LeWitt had a decisive influence on Minimal Art and Conceptual Art, giving the movement its name with his *Paragraphs on Conceptual Art*. His work epitomises the manifestation of the artistic idea; this idea takes precedence over physical execution and is the fundamental driving force behind the creation of art. Drawing on a strictly geometrically reduced vocabulary of forms and lines, he creates works of the utmost impact through varied repetition and apparent serial infinity. These colour etchings demonstrate an exploration of geometric variation in colour. Despite their formal and chromatic rigour and reduction to the essentials, they unfold maximum expressive power in their artistic composition and make a visual tangibility tangible.
3 works. Colour etchings in burgundy red, wood green and orange on wove card. Each signed and numbered. Loose in original half-linen folder. – One work has two slight superficial abrasions within the image; all works have isolated, very superficial abrasions in the margins; the corners show very faint traces of colour; the folder has a small stain on the outside and is very lightly rubbed in places on the inside; overall, in very good and impeccably fine condition. Throughout, splendid, colour-rich and wonderfully textured prints with a clearly defined plate mark and margin. - One of 20 copies. - Printed by Joseph Montague and Eric Ziemann, Watanabe Studio Ltd., New York. - Published by Portikus, Frankfurt. - Published as a special edition accompanying the catalogue raisonné of LeWitt’s books from 1966 to 1990. - LeWitt has exerted a decisive influence on Minimal Art and Conceptual Art like no other, giving the movement its name with his ‘Paragraphs on Conceptual Art’. His work epitomises the manifestation of the artistic idea, which takes precedence over physical execution and serves as the fundamental driving force behind the creation of art. Drawing on a strictly geometrically reduced vocabulary of forms and lines, he creates works of highly compelling impact through varied repetition and seemingly serial infinity. These colour etchings demonstrate an exploration of geometric variation in colour. Despite their formal and chromatic rigour and reduction to the essentials, they unfold maximum expressive power in their artistic design and create a sense of visual tangibility.
*This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books, Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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