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Frank Stella

American · 1936–2024 · Painter, Printmaker

Frank Philip Stella was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, noted for his work in the areas of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction. He lived and worked in New… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Frank Stella, Concentric Square, 1966, acrylic on canvasConcentric SquarePhillips · $3,973,000≈ £2,523,661≈ €3,189,627Sign up to see
  2. Frank Stella, Scramble: Ascending Spectrum / Ascending Green Values, 1977, acrylic on canvasScramble: Ascending Spectrum / Ascending Green ValuesPhillips · £2,866,000≈ $3,954,507≈ €3,303,682Sign up to see
  3. Frank Stella, Scramble: Descending Blue Values/Ascending Spectrum, 1977, acrylic on canvasScramble: Descending Blue Values/Ascending SpectrumPhillips · $3,020,000≈ £2,357,717≈ €2,695,707Sign up to see

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  1. Frank Stella, Bonne Bay, from Newfoundland Series (G. 275, A. 55), 1971, Lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Special Arjomari paper, with margins
    Bonne Bay, from Newfoundland Series (G. 275, A. 55), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 48/58
    I. 31 7/8 x 63 3/4 in. (81 x 161.9 cm) S. 37 x 69 in. (94 x 175.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 145
    $33,020≈ £26,522≈ €31,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Frank Stella, Black Series II (G. 66-73, A. 13-20), 1967, The complete set of eight lithographs, on Barcham Green paper, with full margins
    Black Series II (G. 66-73, A. 13-20), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 35/100
    all I. various sizes all S. 15 x 22 in. (38.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $30,480≈ £24,482≈ €28,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Frank Stella, Quathlamba I, from V Series (G. 79, A. 25), 1968, Lithograph in colors with varnish, on Lowell paper, with full margins
    Quathlamba I, from V Series (G. 79, A. 25), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    I. 25 3/4 x 11 in. (65.4 x 27.9 cm) S. 16 1/4 x 28 3/4 in. (41.3 x 73 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    $5,334≈ £4,284≈ €5,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Frank Stella, Honduras Lottery Co.; Cato Manor; and Gran Cairo, from Multicolored Squares I (A. 76, 78 & 81), 1972, Three lithographs in colors, on J. Green mould-made paper, with full margins
    Honduras Lottery Co.; Cato Manor; and Gran Cairo, from Multicolored Squares I (A. 76, 78 & 81), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 24/100
    all I. 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (26 x 26 cm) all S. 16 x 21 3/4 in. (40.6 x 55.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 253
    $8,255≈ £6,631≈ €7,761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Frank Stella, Les Indes Galantes IV, from Les Indes Galantes (A. 89), 1973, Lithograph in colors, on J. Green mould-made paper, with full margins
    Les Indes Galantes IV, from Les Indes Galantes (A. 89), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 8 x 15 7/8 in. (20.3 x 40.3 cm) S. 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 254
    $5,334≈ £4,284≈ €5,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Frank Stella, Les Indes Galantes V, from Les Indes Galantes (A. 90), 1973, Lithograph in colors, on J. Green mould-made paper, with full margins
    Les Indes Galantes V, from Les Indes Galantes (A. 90), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 8 x 16 in. (20.3 x 40.6 cm) S. 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 255
    $4,826≈ £3,876≈ €4,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Frank Stella, Hyena Stomp, from Jasper's Dilemma (A. 83), 1973, Lithograph in colors, on J. Green mould-made paper, with full margins
    Hyena Stomp, from Jasper's Dilemma (A. 83), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 in. (21.9 x 21.9 cm) S. 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 256
    $1,905≈ £1,530≈ €1,791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Frank Stella, Furg, from Merce Cunningham Portfolio (S. 1975.01F, G. 583, A. 106), 1975, Screenprint and offset lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Furg, from Merce Cunningham Portfolio (S. 1975.01F, G. 583, A. 106), 1975
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 65/100
    I. 8 1/2 x 20 in. (21.6 x 50.8 cm) S. 17 x 22 in. (43.2 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 257
    $6,096≈ £4,896≈ €5,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  9. Frank Stella, Del Mar, from Race Track Series (G. 377, A. 73), 1972, Screenprint in colors, on Gemini Rag Board, with full margins
    Del Mar, from Race Track Series (G. 377, A. 73), 1972
    Screenprint · Board · ed. AP
    I. 15 x 75 in. (38.1 x 190.5 cm) S. 20 1/4 x 80 1/8 in. (51.4 x 203.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 258
    $10,160≈ £8,161≈ €9,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Frank Stella, Luis Miguel Dominguin; and Avicenna, from Aluminum Series (G. 219-220, A. 36-37), 1970, Two lithographs and screenprints in colors, on Arjomari paper, with full margins
    Luis Miguel Dominguin; and Avicenna, from Aluminum Series (G. 219-220, A. 36-37), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 15/75
    Luis Miguel Dominguin I. 11 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (28.9 x 21.9 cm) Avicenna I. 9 x 8 1/2 in. (22.9 x 21.6 cm) both S. 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 259
    $3,048≈ £2,448≈ €2,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
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Frank Stella signature

332 catalogued lots by Frank Stella record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (48% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right20
  • lower left13
  • on the reverse7
  • on the stretcher2

Form

  • signed246
  • signed and dated42
  • signed in pencil39
  • monogrammed2
  • initialled2
  • stamped signature1
  • Signed, numbered and dated '10/49 F. Stella '82' lower right — Shards Variant IVa, Phillips, May 20, 2026
  • Titled and dated "OSTROPOL I 1973" on the reverse; signed and dated "Stella 73" on the stretcher — Ostropol I, Phillips, May 13, 2025
  • Signed, titled and dated "Aqua Caliente F. Stella '70" lower left — Aqua Caliente, Phillips, Feb 28, 2025

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About Frank Stella

Frank Philip Stella was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, noted for his work in the areas of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction. He lived and worked in New York City for much of his career before moving his studio to Rock Tavern, New York. Stella's work catalyzed the minimalist movement in the late 1950s. He moved to New York City in the late 1950s, where he created works which emphasized the picture-as-object. These were influenced by the abstract expressionist work of artists like Franz Kline and Jackson Pollock.

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In museum collections

  • Frank Stella, PeekskillPeekskill, 1995
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Frank Stella, Bear MountainBear Mountain, 1995
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Frank Stella, NewburghNewburgh, 1995
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Frank Stella, GarrisonGarrison, 1995
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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