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Who is Larry Bell?
Larry Bell is a sculpture and installation artist born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 6, 1939. He is especially known for producing large illusionist works out of clear and colored glass. You'll find a collection of Larry Bell art on 1stDibs.
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Untitled (Fraction of Fractions)
By Larry Bell
Located in New York, NY
Larry Bell Untitled (Fraction of Fractions), 2000 Pink, green and black painted elements with applied canvas and paper strips on French watercolor paper Pencil signed and dated lowe...
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Hand Signed and Inscribed Poster to Collector Charles Rand Penney
By Larry Bell
Located in New York, NY
Larry Bell Hand Signed and Inscribed Poster, 1981 Silkscreen Poster Hand Signed, inscribed and dated by the artist on the front 16 × 14 inches Unframed This uniquely signed vintage s...
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Patriots Throne
By Larry Bell
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Patriots Throne" is a painting by Larry Bell. The painting is signed verso, "L Bell '89". Throughout his career Larry Bell has made investigations into the properties of light on surface. By experimenting with the nature of surface and its relationship to space, Bell has devised a methodology characterised by spontaneity, intuition and improvisation. Bell began his career in 1959 and his earliest works consisted of abstract, monochrome paintings on paper and shaped canvases whose outlines corresponded to the silhouette of a box drawn in isometric projection. Panes of glass and then mirrors were substituted for parts of the painted design and this exploration of spatial ambiguity eventually evolved into sculptural constructions made of wood and glass. These works represent the genesis of Bell’s later...
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal

Nude 1, Large Surreal Nude Silkscreen by Larry Bell
By Larry Bell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Larry Bell, American (1939 - ) Title: Nude 1 Year: 1974 Medium: Silkscreen with Flocking, signed, dated and numbered in pencil Edition: 17/60 Image Size: 71 x 28.5 inches Siz...
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1970s Pop Art Nude Prints

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Screen

Larry Bell from 'In Barcelona' series Signed, Limited Edition Print
By Larry Bell
Located in San Rafael, CA
Larry Bell (b. 1939) Untitled, from 'In Barcelona' series, 1989 Lithograph in colors on wove paper Edition 29/75 Signed and numbered in pencil along the lower edge Sheet 29-7/8 x 21-...
Category

1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cube # 32 (Amber / Green)
By Larry Bell
Located in London, GB
Larry Bell Cube # 32 (Amber / Green) 2005 Coloured glass coated with inconel 50.8 x 50.8 x 50.8 cms (20 x 20 x 20 ins) LB9551
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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