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Frank Stella
Polar Co-ordinates II

1980

$25,000
£19,107.46
€22,022.87
CA$35,804.81
A$39,240.98
CHF 20,492.39
MX$470,846.48
NOK 257,316.90
SEK 242,382.98
DKK 164,454.60

About the Item

Frank Stella Polar Co-ordinates II, 1980 is an enigmatic print that is from the Polar Coordinates for Ronnie Peterson series. Using the title as a reference to graph paper and an homage to one of Stella’s friends that tragically died during the Grand Prix in Monza in 1978, Swedish auto racer Ronnie Peterson, he celebrates the life of his esteemed friend through an abstract grid shaped work that encapsulates Peterson’s memory. Frank Stella’s Polar Coordinates is portfolio of 10 works. The works in the series are: Polar Coordinates I, Polar Coordinates II, Polar Coordinates III, Polar Coordinates IV, Polar Coordinates V, Polar Coordinates VI, Polar Coordinates VII, Polar Coordinates VIII, Polar Coordinates Ia., Polar Coordinates IIIa. The works in the “Polar Co-ordinates” series are derived from Stella’s “Saskatchewan Series” paintings that were completed between 1967-1970. Divided into four semi-circular arcs, the composition forms a geometric flower motif that is reminiscent to a four-leaf clover. Using only the grid pattern to swirl and create a net around the floral form, Stella inspires colors and movement into the traditional diagrams of polar co-ordinates graph paper. Showcasing his understanding of color theory, he mixes colors together and scribbles over one another with colorful, swirling grid backgrounds to create a new work, free of their original source material.
  • Creator:
    Frank Stella (1936, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 37.87 in (96.19 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    Edition of 100.Price: $28,000
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  • Gallery Location:
    Palo Alto, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 84301stDibs: LU1567217046162

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