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Vija Celmins

Latvian, b. 1938

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Concentric Bearings, D (G. 1222, R. 19), 1222

Mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and photogravure, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.

I. 9 1/2 x 16 3/8 in. (24.1 x 41.6 cm) S. 18 x 22 1/2 in. (45.7 x 57.2 cm)

Feb 12, 2025 • Phillips

Concentric Bearings, D (G. 1222, R. 19), 1222

Mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and photogravure, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.

I. 9 1/2 x 16 3/8 in. (24.1 x 41.6 cm) S. 18 x 22 1/2 in. (45.7 x 57.2 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Saturn Stamps (R. 28)

Offset lithograph, on wove paper with perforation, the full sheet.

S. 12 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (31.1 x 23.8 cm)

Feb 12, 2025 • Phillips

Saturn Stamps (R. 28)

Offset lithograph, on wove paper with perforation, the full sheet.

S. 12 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (31.1 x 23.8 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Black and White Diptych

Mezzotint and aquatint, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper, with full margins.

I. 11 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. (29.8 x 41.9 cm) S. 19 7/8 x 23 1/8 in. (50.5 x 58.7 cm)

Feb 12, 2025 • Phillips

Black and White Diptych

Mezzotint and aquatint, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper, with full margins.

I. 11 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. (29.8 x 41.9 cm) S. 19 7/8 x 23 1/8 in. (50.5 x 58.7 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Untitled (Web 1), from The MOCA Portfolio, 2001

mezzotint, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper

Oct 25, 2024 • Christie's

Untitled (Web 1), from The MOCA Portfolio, 2001

mezzotint, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper

Live Auction 23164 Prints and Multiples

Six Prints by the Artist, 2016

six mezzotints, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper

Oct 25, 2024 • Christie's

Six Prints by the Artist, 2016

six mezzotints, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper

Live Auction 23164 Prints and Multiples

Concentric Bearings A (G. 3096, R. 16)

Aquatint, photogravure and drypoint, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.

I. 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (24.1 x 31.8 cm) S. 23 7/8 x 18 1/2 in. (60.6 x 47 cm)

Oct 24, 2024 • Phillips

Concentric Bearings A (G. 3096, R. 16)

Aquatint, photogravure and drypoint, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.

I. 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (24.1 x 31.8 cm) S. 23 7/8 x 18 1/2 in. (60.6 x 47 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Untitled (Ocean with Cross #1) (R. p. 200)

Screenprint, on wove paper, with full margins.

I. 17 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (44.5 x 57.2 cm) S. 24 1/8 x 28 3/4 in. (61.3 x 73 cm)

Jun 27, 2024 • Phillips

Untitled (Ocean with Cross #1) (R. p. 200)

Screenprint, on wove paper, with full margins.

I. 17 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (44.5 x 57.2 cm) S. 24 1/8 x 28 3/4 in. (61.3 x 73 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Untitled (for Parkett no. 44), 1995

Mezzotint on Rives paper

Jun 6, 2024 • Swann

Untitled (for Parkett no. 44), 1995

Mezzotint on Rives paper

Contemporary Art

Spider Web, 2009

Screenprint on white wove paper

Jun 6, 2024 • Swann

Spider Web, 2009

Screenprint on white wove paper

Contemporary Art

Spider Web, 2009

Screenprint on wove paper

May 23, 2024 • Bonhams

Spider Web, 2009

Screenprint on wove paper

Modern & Contemporary Prints & Multiples

graphite and charcoal on acrylic ground paper

May 14, 2024 • Christie's

Web #10, 2006

graphite and charcoal on acrylic ground paper

Live Auction 23171 21st Century Evening Sale

Untitled, from The Stars

Etching and aquatint, on Gampi Chine collé to wove paper, with full margins, accompanied by the artist's book with two etching, aquatint, and drypoints and hand-set text, <em>The Stars</em>, by Eliot Weinberger, in the original photogravure dust jacket, contained in the original handmade paper covered portfolio.

I. 10 7/8 x 13 5/8 in. (27.6 x 34.6 cm) S. 13 1/4 x 15 7/8 in. (33.7 x 40.3 cm) portfolio 11 x 7 1/2 x 1 in. (27.9 x 19.1 x 2.5 cm)

Apr 18, 2024 • Phillips

Untitled, from The Stars

Etching and aquatint, on Gampi Chine collé to wove paper, with full margins, accompanied by the artist's book with two etching, aquatint, and drypoints and hand-set text, <em>The Stars</em>, by Eliot Weinberger, in the original photogravure dust jacket, contained in the original handmade paper covered portfolio.

I. 10 7/8 x 13 5/8 in. (27.6 x 34.6 cm) S. 13 1/4 x 15 7/8 in. (33.7 x 40.3 cm) portfolio 11 x 7 1/2 x 1 in. (27.9 x 19.1 x 2.5 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Untitled (Dark Sky 1)

Mezzotint, on Hanhnemühle Copperplate bright white paper, with full margins.

I. 16 x 15 in. (40.6 x 38.1 cm) S. 21 1/2 x 19 in. (54.6 x 48.3 cm) framed 24 x 21 in. (61 x 53.3 cm)

Apr 18, 2024 • Phillips

Untitled (Dark Sky 1)

Mezzotint, on Hanhnemühle Copperplate bright white paper, with full margins.

I. 16 x 15 in. (40.6 x 38.1 cm) S. 21 1/2 x 19 in. (54.6 x 48.3 cm) framed 24 x 21 in. (61 x 53.3 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Ocean Surface Wood Engravin, 2000

wood engraving, on Zerkall paper

Apr 16, 2024 • Christie's

Ocean Surface Wood Engravin, 2000

wood engraving, on Zerkall paper

Live Auction 23053 Prints and Multiples

Untitled (Ocean with Cross #1), 2005

screenprint, on wove paper

Apr 16, 2024 • Christie's

Untitled (Ocean with Cross #1), 2005

screenprint, on wove paper

Live Auction 23053 Prints and Multiples

Untitled (Ocean Drypoint), 2016

drypoint with pencil on Hahnemühle wove paper

Apr 12, 2024 • Sotheby's

Untitled (Ocean Drypoint), 2016

drypoint with pencil on Hahnemühle wove paper

Prints & Multiples

Constellation - Uccello, 1983

etching and aquatint, on fabriano paper

Mar 14, 2024 • Christie's

Constellation - Uccello, 1983

etching and aquatint, on fabriano paper

Live Auction 22860 Contemporary Edition: New York

School Slate, 2009

acrylic and alkyd on bronze, string and wood shelf

24.8 x 16.8 x 0.6 cm

Mar 7, 2024 • Christie's

School Slate, 2009

acrylic and alkyd on bronze, string and wood shelf

24.8 x 16.8 x 0.6 cm

Live Auction 22617 20th / 21st Century: London Evening Sale

Night Sky 3, 2002

photogravure with burnishing, aquatint, and drypoint on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper

Feb 23, 2024 • Sotheby's

Night Sky 3, 2002

photogravure with burnishing, aquatint, and drypoint on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper

Art House: The Collection of Chara Schreyer | Online Auction

Mezzotint, on Magnani Pescia Satinato paper, with full margins.

I. 30 x 21 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.) S. 41.9 x 30 cm (16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.)

Jan 18, 2024 • Phillips

Mezzotint, on Magnani Pescia Satinato paper, with full margins.

I. 30 x 21 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.) S. 41.9 x 30 cm (16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.)

Phillips • London

Evening & Day Editions

Mezzotint, on Magnani Pescia Satinato paper, with full margins.

I. 30.2 x 21 cm (11 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.) S. 41.9 x 29.8 cm (16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.)

Jan 18, 2024 • Phillips

Mezzotint, on Magnani Pescia Satinato paper, with full margins.

I. 30.2 x 21 cm (11 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.) S. 41.9 x 29.8 cm (16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.)

Phillips • London

Evening & Day Editions

Divided Night Sky; and Reverse Galaxy

One mezzotint, and one etching with drypoint, on Magnani Pescia Satinato paper, with full margins.

both I. 30.1 x 21.1 cm (11 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.) both S. 41.9 x 30 cm (16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.)

Jan 18, 2024 • Phillips

Divided Night Sky; and Reverse Galaxy

One mezzotint, and one etching with drypoint, on Magnani Pescia Satinato paper, with full margins.

both I. 30.1 x 21.1 cm (11 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.) both S. 41.9 x 30 cm (16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.)

Phillips • London

Evening & Day Editions

Ocean, from Untitled Portfolio, 1975

lithograph printed in colors on Twinrocker Handmade Rag paper

Dec 8, 2023 • Sotheby's

Ocean, from Untitled Portfolio, 1975

lithograph printed in colors on Twinrocker Handmade Rag paper

The Emily Fisher Landau Collection: An Era Defined | Online Auction

Spider Web, 2009

Screenprint on wove paper

Oct 30, 2023 • Bonhams

Spider Web, 2009

Screenprint on wove paper

Modern & Contemporary Prints & Multiples

Constellation - Uccello, 1983

etching and aquatint, on Fabriano paper

Oct 28, 2023 • Christie's

Constellation - Uccello, 1983

etching and aquatint, on Fabriano paper

Prints and Multiples

Divided Night Sky; and Reverse Galaxy

One mezzotint and one etching and drypoint, on Magnani Pescia Satinato paper, with full margins.

both I. 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (29.8 x 21 cm) both S. 16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (41.9 x 29.8 cm)

Oct 27, 2023 • Phillips

Divided Night Sky; and Reverse Galaxy

One mezzotint and one etching and drypoint, on Magnani Pescia Satinato paper, with full margins.

both I. 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (29.8 x 21 cm) both S. 16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (41.9 x 29.8 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Untitled (Ocean) (C. p. 205, R. 39)

Lithograph, on Rives paper, with full margins.

I. 6 x 41 3/4 in. (15.2 x 106 cm) S. 28 1/8 x 45 7/8 in. (71.4 x 116.5 cm)

Oct 27, 2023 • Phillips

Untitled (Ocean) (C. p. 205, R. 39)

Lithograph, on Rives paper, with full margins.

I. 6 x 41 3/4 in. (15.2 x 106 cm) S. 28 1/8 x 45 7/8 in. (71.4 x 116.5 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Untitled Portfolio, 1975

four lithographs on handmade Twinrocker rag paper

Sep 19, 2023 • Sotheby's

Untitled Portfolio, 1975

four lithographs on handmade Twinrocker rag paper

Prints & Multiples

Desert, from Untitled Portfolio, 1975

lithograph, on Twinrocker Handmade Rag paper

Jul 19, 2023 • Christie's

Desert, from Untitled Portfolio, 1975

lithograph, on Twinrocker Handmade Rag paper

Contemporary Edition

Night Sky I (Reversed) (G. 1932, R. 38), 1932

Photogravure, aquatint and drypoint in colors, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper, with full margins.

I. 15 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. (39.4 x 48.9 cm) S. 21 x 24 1/2 in. (53.3 x 62.2 cm)

Jun 21, 2023 • Phillips

Night Sky I (Reversed) (G. 1932, R. 38), 1932

Photogravure, aquatint and drypoint in colors, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper, with full margins.

I. 15 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. (39.4 x 48.9 cm) S. 21 x 24 1/2 in. (53.3 x 62.2 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Untitled, from The Stars

Etching and aquatint, on Gampi Chine collé to wove paper, with full margins.

I. 10 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (27.3 x 34.9 cm) S. 13 x 16 in. (33 x 40.6 cm)

Jun 21, 2023 • Phillips

Untitled, from The Stars

Etching and aquatint, on Gampi Chine collé to wove paper, with full margins.

I. 10 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (27.3 x 34.9 cm) S. 13 x 16 in. (33 x 40.6 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Saturn Stamps (R. 28)

Offset lithograph, on wove paper with perforation, the full sheet.

S. 12 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (31.1 x 23.8 cm)

Jun 21, 2023 • Phillips

Saturn Stamps (R. 28)

Offset lithograph, on wove paper with perforation, the full sheet.

S. 12 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (31.1 x 23.8 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Night Sky #21, 2009-2013

oil on linen, stretched over panel

May 18, 2023 • Sotheby's

Night Sky #21, 2009-2013

oil on linen, stretched over panel

Sotheby's • New York

Contemporary Evening Auction

Night Sky #21, 2009

oil on linen, stretched over panel

May 18, 2023 • Sotheby's

Night Sky #21, 2009

oil on linen, stretched over panel

Contemporary Evening Auction

Untitled (Divided Rectangle), 1986

May 15, 2023 • Christie's

Untitled (Divided Rectangle), 1986

Live Auction 22042 21st Century Evening Sale

Untitled (Saturn) (see R. fig. 23)

Offset lithograph from a mezzotint with embossing, on wove paper, with full margins.

I. 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (6.7 x 6.4 cm) S. 10 x 8 1/2 in. (25.4 x 21.6 cm)

Apr 20, 2023 • Phillips

Untitled (Saturn) (see R. fig. 23)

Offset lithograph from a mezzotint with embossing, on wove paper, with full margins.

I. 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (6.7 x 6.4 cm) S. 10 x 8 1/2 in. (25.4 x 21.6 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Concentric Bearings, D (G. 1222, R. fig. 19), 1222

Mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and photogravure, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.

I. 9 1/2 x 16 3/8 in. (24.1 x 41.6 cm) S. 17 7/8 x 22 3/8 in. (45.4 x 56.8 cm)

Apr 20, 2023 • Phillips

Concentric Bearings, D (G. 1222, R. fig. 19), 1222

Mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and photogravure, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.

I. 9 1/2 x 16 3/8 in. (24.1 x 41.6 cm) S. 17 7/8 x 22 3/8 in. (45.4 x 56.8 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Ocean with Cross #1 (R. p. 200)

Screenprint, on wove paper, with full margins.

I. 17 5/8 x 22 1/2 in. (44.8 x 57.2 cm) S. 24 1/8 x 28 3/4 in. (61.3 x 73 cm)

Apr 20, 2023 • Phillips

Ocean with Cross #1 (R. p. 200)

Screenprint, on wove paper, with full margins.

I. 17 5/8 x 22 1/2 in. (44.8 x 57.2 cm) S. 24 1/8 x 28 3/4 in. (61.3 x 73 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Night Sky 3 (G. 1934, R. fig. 39), 1934

Photogravure with burnishing, aquatint and drypoint, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper, with full margins.

I. 14 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (37.5 x 47.6 cm) S. 19 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (50.2 x 60.3 cm)

Apr 20, 2023 • Phillips

Night Sky 3 (G. 1934, R. fig. 39), 1934

Photogravure with burnishing, aquatint and drypoint, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper, with full margins.

I. 14 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (37.5 x 47.6 cm) S. 19 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (50.2 x 60.3 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Galaxy, from Untitled Portfolio (R. fig. 10)

Lithograph, on Twinrocker Handmade paper, with full margins.

I. 12 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (31.8 x 41.9 cm) S. 16 3/8 x 20 1/4 in. (41.6 x 51.4 cm)

Apr 20, 2023 • Phillips

Galaxy, from Untitled Portfolio (R. fig. 10)

Lithograph, on Twinrocker Handmade paper, with full margins.

I. 12 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (31.8 x 41.9 cm) S. 16 3/8 x 20 1/4 in. (41.6 x 51.4 cm)

Phillips • New York

Editions & Works on Paper

Untitled (Large Ocean), 1972

lithograph, on Twinrocker handmade rag paper

76.4 x 116.0 cm

Apr 19, 2023 • Christie's

Untitled (Large Ocean), 1972

lithograph, on Twinrocker handmade rag paper

76.4 x 116.0 cm

Live Auction 22049 The Sale of the Century: An Important Corporate Collection of Prints and Multiples

Galaxy, from Untitled Portfolio, 1975

lithograph, on Twinrocker Handmade Rag paper

Apr 19, 2023 • Christie's

Galaxy, from Untitled Portfolio, 1975

lithograph, on Twinrocker Handmade Rag paper

Live Auction 22049 The Sale of the Century: An Important Corporate Collection of Prints and Multiples

Sky, from Untitled Portfolio, 1975

lithograph, on Twinrocker Handmade Rag paper

Apr 19, 2023 • Christie's

Sky, from Untitled Portfolio, 1975

lithograph, on Twinrocker Handmade Rag paper

Live Auction 22049 The Sale of the Century: An Important Corporate Collection of Prints and Multiples

Desert, from Untitled Portfolio, 1975

lithograph, on Twinrocker Handmade Rag paper

Apr 19, 2023 • Christie's

Desert, from Untitled Portfolio, 1975

lithograph, on Twinrocker Handmade Rag paper

Live Auction 22049 The Sale of the Century: An Important Corporate Collection of Prints and Multiples

Night Sky, 1997

woodcut on Kozo Gampi appliqué with a Fabriano Tiepolo support

Apr 12, 2023 • Sotheby's

Night Sky, 1997

woodcut on Kozo Gampi appliqué with a Fabriano Tiepolo support

Prints & Multiples Including Jasper Johns from the Estate of Mark Lancaster

Untitled (Ocean with Cross #1), 2005

screenprint in grey on wove paper

Apr 12, 2023 • Sotheby's

Untitled (Ocean with Cross #1), 2005

screenprint in grey on wove paper

Prints & Multiples Including Jasper Johns from the Estate of Mark Lancaster

Night Sky, 1997

woodcut, on Kozo-Gampi paper chine collé to Fabriano Tiepolo paper

Mar 14, 2023 • Christie's

Night Sky, 1997

woodcut, on Kozo-Gampi paper chine collé to Fabriano Tiepolo paper

Contemporary Edition: London

Drypoint Ocean Surface (Second State), 1985

drypoint, on wove paper

Mar 14, 2023 • Christie's

Drypoint Ocean Surface (Second State), 1985

drypoint, on wove paper

Contemporary Edition: London

Untitled (Web 2), 2001

mezzotint, on Hahnemühle paper

Mar 8, 2023 • Christie's

Untitled (Web 2), 2001

mezzotint, on Hahnemühle paper

Live Auction 21664 Contemporary Edition: New York: Featuring the Collection of Kenwal Steel in Support of GLAAD

Dark Galaxy, 2010

mezzotint, on Magnani Pescia Satinato paper

Mar 8, 2023 • Christie's

Dark Galaxy, 2010

mezzotint, on Magnani Pescia Satinato paper

Live Auction 21664 Contemporary Edition: New York: Featuring the Collection of Kenwal Steel in Support of GLAAD

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