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Vija Celmins
Untitled (Desert)

1971

$60,000
£44,909.11
€51,893.01
CA$83,199.99
A$93,194.69
CHF 48,450.88
MX$1,150,766.86
NOK 617,226.05
SEK 583,491.20
DKK 387,254.02
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A superb impression of this scarce, early color lithograph on Arches. One of only 12 artist's proofs, aside from the edition of 65. Signed, dated and inscribed "Artist's proof" in pencil by Celmins. Printed by Ed Hamilton, Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles. Published by Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles. This is the first and larger version of "Untitled (Desert)," lithograph, by Celmins, as well as the first lithograph the artist made with Cirrus Editions. The second, smaller version of the subject, from 1975, appeared in the "Untitled Portfolio," which was also printed and published by Cirrus Editions.
  • Creator:
    Vija Celmins (1939, American, Latvian)
  • Creation Year:
    1971
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1477210406922

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