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Sol LeWitt
Unique drawing Geometric Abstraction on postcard conceptual art (hand signed)

1982

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Sol LeWitt Unique Geometric Abstraction on Postcard, 1982 Original drawing done on postcard from the Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam), mailed, stamped and postmarked (franked) from Spoleto Italy. Inscribed and signed by Sol Lewitt with a dateline of "Spoleto Sept 27 92" on the address side of the postcard. 5 4/5 × 4 1/10 inches Frame included - elegantly floated with frame within a frame Hand signed, dated and inscribed geometric drawing done in black ink by legendary Minimalist/Conceptual master Sol Lewitt, accompanied by unique personal inscription on fully addressed vintage postmarked (franked) postcard - confirming date of this work. With postmark stamp dated 27 September, 1982 from Spoleto, Italy where Sol Lewitt lived. Lewitt has also handwritten a dateline of "Spoleto September 82 in ink." One of the more intricate and impressive drawings by Lewitt, addressed to Jerry Ciancolo - a good friend of the artist. It is signed underneath. Both Jerry Ciancolo and his brother John Ciancolo are longtime friends of Sol Lewitt and his family, and well known, well-documented Lewitt collectors from Connecticut whose works have sold at major galleries and auction houses. The front of the postcard (i.e. the non address side) on which Lewitt created this drawing depicts Vincent Van Gogh's "Ears of Wheat" at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Elegantly floated with two layers of matting, spacers and white wood frame. Measurements: Framed: 11 x 9.25 inches Artwork alone: 5.8 x 4.1 inches Very good vintage condition. This card was mailed from Spoleto Italy to Waterbury Connecticut in 1982 - but excellent despite journey! More about Sol Lewitt: Sol LeWitt was a leading figure of Minimalism and pioneer of Conceptual art. Redefining art production by exploring ideas rather than conventional aesthetics, he distilled art to its essentials. Using the cube as a “grammatical device,” LeWitt’s work is characterized by serialization, repetition, and progression, exemplified by his iconic open-grid structures. Studying systems of line and color, his prolific output of wall drawings represents a breakthrough in his career and solidifies his engagement with two-dimensional practices spanning painting, drawing, photography, and printmaking. LeWitt has been the subject of numerous one-artist exhibitions and his work is held in public collections worldwide. In 2008, MASS MoCA opened Sol LeWitt: A Wall Drawing Retrospective, which will remain on view through 2033. -Courtesy of Gagosian Gallery
  • Creator:
    Sol LeWitt (1928 - 2007, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1982
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.8 in (14.74 cm)Width: 4.1 in (10.42 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good vintage condition. This card was mailed from Spoleto Italy to Waterbury Connecticut in 1982 - but excellent despite journey! This work ships framed. It has been elegantly framed with beveled edges and colored matting.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1745212441622

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