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Ellsworth Kelly

American, 1923–2015

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$10m Auction Record
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Ellsworth Kelly

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American, 1923–2015

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Works for sale (280)
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Medium Blue Panel, 1986
Sold on May 13, 2021
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Artwork Info
Painting
oil on shaped canvas
261.62 x 210.19 cm
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Realized Price
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Auction Sale
May 13, 2021
Christie's
Description
Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015) signed and dated 'KELLY 1986' (on the stretcher); signed with the artist's initials and dated again 'E.K. 1986' (on the overlap) oil on shaped canvas 82 ¾ x 103 ½ in. (210.2 x 262.9 cm.) Executed in 1986.
Medium Blue Panel, 1986
oil on shaped canvas
May 13, 2021
Christie's
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Painting
261.62 x 210.19 cm
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Auction Sale
May 13, 2021
Christie's
Realized Price
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Description
Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015) signed and dated 'KELLY 1986' (on the stretcher); signed with the artist's initials and dated again 'E.K. 1986' (on the overlap) oil on shaped canvas 82 ¾ x 103 ½ in. (210.2 x 262.9 cm.) Executed in 1986.
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Medium Blue Panel, 1986
Sold on May 13, 2021
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Artwork Info
Painting
oil on shaped canvas
261.62 x 210.19 cm
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Realized Price
Price not available
Auction Sale
May 13, 2021
Christie's
Description
Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015) signed and dated 'KELLY 1986' (on the stretcher); signed with the artist's initials and dated again 'E.K. 1986' (on the overlap) oil on shaped canvas 82 ¾ x 103 ½ in. (210.2 x 262.9 cm.) Executed in 1986.
Medium Blue Panel, 1986
oil on shaped canvas
May 13, 2021
Christie's
Price not available
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Artwork Info
Painting
261.62 x 210.19 cm
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Auction Sale
May 13, 2021
Christie's
Realized Price
Price not available
Description
Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015) signed and dated 'KELLY 1986' (on the stretcher); signed with the artist's initials and dated again 'E.K. 1986' (on the overlap) oil on shaped canvas 82 ¾ x 103 ½ in. (210.2 x 262.9 cm.) Executed in 1986.
$15,120
Wild Grape Leaf (T.G. 332, A. 191), 1979
Sold on May 1, 2021
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Artwork Info
Print
Lithograph, on Arches Cover paper
39.4 x 48.3 cm
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Realized Price
$15,120
Auction Sale
May 1, 2021
Phillips
Description
Wild Grape Leaf (T.G. 332, A. 191), 1979
Lithograph, on Arches Cover paper
May 1, 2021
Phillips
$15,120
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Print
39.4 x 48.3 cm
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May 1, 2021
Phillips
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$15,120
$42,840
Blue/Black/Red/Green (G. 1883, A. 293), 2001
Sold on May 1, 2021
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Print
Monumental lithograph in colors, on Lanaquarelle paper
191.8 x 39.4 cm
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Realized Price
$42,840
Auction Sale
May 1, 2021
Phillips
Description
Blue/Black/Red/Green (G. 1883, A. 293), 2001
Monumental lithograph in colors, on Lanaquarelle paper
May 1, 2021
Phillips
$42,840
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Print
191.8 x 39.4 cm
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Auction Sale
May 1, 2021
Phillips
Realized Price
$42,840
$27,720
Colored Paper Image VIII (Gray Curve with Blue) (Axsom 148)
Sold on Apr 15, 2021
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Print
Colored and pressed paper pulp, from Colored Paper Images
73.66 x 103.51 cm
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Realized Price
$27,720
Auction Sale
Apr 15, 2021
Sotheby's
Description
Colored and pressed paper pulp, 1976, signed in pencil and numbered 2/20 (total edition includes seven artist's proofs), from Colored Paper Images, with the blindstamp of the printer and publisher, Tyler Graphics Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, framed image: 1035 by 746 mm 40 ¾ by 29 ⅜ in sheet: 1180 by 815 mm 46 ½ by 32 ⅛ in framed: 1250 by 883 mm 49 ¼ by 34 ¾ in
Colored Paper Image VIII (Gray Curve with Blue) (Axsom 148)
Colored and pressed paper pulp, from Colored Paper Images
Apr 15, 2021
Sotheby's
$27,720
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Print
73.66 x 103.51 cm
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Auction Sale
Apr 15, 2021
Sotheby's
Realized Price
$27,720
Description
Colored and pressed paper pulp, 1976, signed in pencil and numbered 2/20 (total edition includes seven artist's proofs), from Colored Paper Images, with the blindstamp of the printer and publisher, Tyler Graphics Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, framed image: 1035 by 746 mm 40 ¾ by 29 ⅜ in sheet: 1180 by 815 mm 46 ½ by 32 ⅛ in framed: 1250 by 883 mm 49 ¼ by 34 ¾ in
$10,080
Wild Grape Leaf (Axsom 191)
Sold on Apr 15, 2021
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Artwork Info
Print
Lithograph, on Arches Cover paper
60.96 x 69.53 cm
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Realized Price
$10,080
Auction Sale
Apr 15, 2021
Sotheby's
Description
Lithograph, 1979-80, signed in pencil and numbered 38/50 (total edition includes 13 artist's proofs), on Arches Cover paper, with the blindstamp of the printer and publisher, Tyler Graphics Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, framed sheet: 696 by 630 mm 27 ⅜ by 24 ¾ in framed: 760 by 690 mm 29 ⅞ by 27 ¼ in
Wild Grape Leaf (Axsom 191)
Lithograph, on Arches Cover paper
Apr 15, 2021
Sotheby's
$10,080
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Artwork Info
Print
60.96 x 69.53 cm
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Auction Sale
Apr 15, 2021
Sotheby's
Realized Price
$10,080
Description
Lithograph, 1979-80, signed in pencil and numbered 38/50 (total edition includes 13 artist's proofs), on Arches Cover paper, with the blindstamp of the printer and publisher, Tyler Graphics Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, framed sheet: 696 by 630 mm 27 ⅜ by 24 ¾ in framed: 760 by 690 mm 29 ⅞ by 27 ¼ in
$37,812
Yellow Curve (A. 288; G. 1388), 1988
Sold on Mar 24, 2021
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Artwork Info
Print
Lithograph in yellow, on Arches 88 paper
213.4 x 66.0 cm
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Realized Price
$37,812
Auction Sale
Mar 24, 2021
Bonhams
Description
Yellow Curve (A. 288; G. 1388), 1988 Lithograph in yellow, on Arches 88 paper, signed in pencil and numbered 18/25 (there were also 8 artist's proofs), with the blindstamp of the publisher/printer, Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with full margins, framed. sheet 26 x 84in (66 x 213.4cm)
Yellow Curve (A. 288; G. 1388), 1988
Lithograph in yellow, on Arches 88 paper
Mar 24, 2021
Bonhams
$37,812
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Print
213.4 x 66.0 cm
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Auction Sale
Mar 24, 2021
Bonhams
Realized Price
$37,812
Description
Yellow Curve (A. 288; G. 1388), 1988 Lithograph in yellow, on Arches 88 paper, signed in pencil and numbered 18/25 (there were also 8 artist's proofs), with the blindstamp of the publisher/printer, Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with full margins, framed. sheet 26 x 84in (66 x 213.4cm)
$13,750
Blue Curve, from Third Curve Series, 1999
Sold on Mar 10, 2021
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Artwork Info
Print
lithograph in blue, on Rives BFK paper
45.72 x 60.96 cm
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Realized Price
$13,750
Auction Sale
Mar 10, 2021
Christie's
Description
ELLSWORTH KELLY (1923-2015) lithograph in blue, on Rives BFK paper, 1999, signed in pencil, numbered 9/35 (there were also ten artist's proofs), published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with their blindstamps and ink stamp on the reverse, the full sheet, in very good condition, framed Sheet: 24 x 18 in. (610 x 457 mm.)
Blue Curve, from Third Curve Series, 1999
lithograph in blue, on Rives BFK paper
Mar 10, 2021
Christie's
$13,750
Realized price
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Artwork Info
Print
45.72 x 60.96 cm
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Auction Sale
Mar 10, 2021
Christie's
Realized Price
$13,750
Description
ELLSWORTH KELLY (1923-2015) lithograph in blue, on Rives BFK paper, 1999, signed in pencil, numbered 9/35 (there were also ten artist's proofs), published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with their blindstamps and ink stamp on the reverse, the full sheet, in very good condition, framed Sheet: 24 x 18 in. (610 x 457 mm.)
$9,375
Purple Curve, from Third Curve Series, 1999
Sold on Mar 10, 2021
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Artwork Info
Print
lithograph in purple, on Rives BFK paper
45.72 x 60.96 cm
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Realized Price
$9,375
Auction Sale
Mar 10, 2021
Christie's
Description
ELLSWORTH KELLY (1923-2015) lithograph in purple, on Rives BFK paper, 1999, signed in pencil, numbered 9/35 (there were also ten artist's proofs), published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with their blindstamp and ink stamp on the reverse, the full sheet, in very good condition, framed Sheet: 24 x 18 in. (610 x 457 mm.)
Purple Curve, from Third Curve Series, 1999
lithograph in purple, on Rives BFK paper
Mar 10, 2021
Christie's
$9,375
Realized price
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Artwork Info
Print
45.72 x 60.96 cm
Estimate
Auction Sale
Mar 10, 2021
Christie's
Realized Price
$9,375
Description
ELLSWORTH KELLY (1923-2015) lithograph in purple, on Rives BFK paper, 1999, signed in pencil, numbered 9/35 (there were also ten artist's proofs), published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with their blindstamp and ink stamp on the reverse, the full sheet, in very good condition, framed Sheet: 24 x 18 in. (610 x 457 mm.)
$12,112
Blue (For Leo), from The Leo Castelli 90th Birthday Portfolio, 1997
Sold on Feb 22, 2021
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Artwork Info
Print
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
68.5 x 93.7 cm
Estimate
Realized Price
$12,112
Auction Sale
Feb 22, 2021
Bonhams
Description
Blue (For Leo), from The Leo Castelli 90th Birthday Portfolio, 1997 Screenprint in colors on wove paper, signed in pencil and numbered XIII/XC, published/printed by Jean-Christophe Castelli/Noblet Serigraphie Inc., New York, the full sheet. sheet 37 x 27in (93.7 x 68.5cm)
Blue (For Leo), from The Leo Castelli 90th Birthday Portfolio, 1997
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Feb 22, 2021
Bonhams
$12,112
Realized price
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Artwork Info
Print
68.5 x 93.7 cm
Estimate
Auction Sale
Feb 22, 2021
Bonhams
Realized Price
$12,112
Description
Blue (For Leo), from The Leo Castelli 90th Birthday Portfolio, 1997 Screenprint in colors on wove paper, signed in pencil and numbered XIII/XC, published/printed by Jean-Christophe Castelli/Noblet Serigraphie Inc., New York, the full sheet. sheet 37 x 27in (93.7 x 68.5cm)
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