Frank Stella (American, b. 1936) Untitled [Study for a Painting]

Description:

Frank Stella (American, b. 1936)

Untitled [Study for a Painting], 1970-71
Signed "F. Stella" in pencil l.r., identified on a label from Lawrence Rubin
Gallery, New York, on the reverse.
Crayon and graphite on paper, sheet size 17 x 22 in. (43.2 x 55.9 cm),framed.
Condition: Affixed to backing mat at four corners, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Purchased from Parker Street 470 Gallery Auction, Boston; collection of Melvin B. Nessel, Boston, Massachusetts.
Estimate $15,000-25,000

Vertical lines visible throughout sheet, most likely acid burn from a former corrugated cardboard backing, probable tear or possible crease in the u.l. quadrant, approx. 1 1/2 in. length, not examined out of frame.

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