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Vija Celmins, Drypoint - Ocean Surface (Second State) (G. 1225, R. p. 51), 1985, Drypoint, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Drypoint - Ocean Surface (Second State) (G. 1225, R. p. 51)

Vija Celmins (American, b. 1939) · 1985

$41,280 price realized incl. premium

≈ £30,378≈ €35,001

Hammer $32,000 · with buyer’s premium $41,280

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Medium
Drypoint · Prints & multiples all drypoint results →
As published: “Drypoint, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins”
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Paper
Edition
25/55
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 25/55 in pencil
Category
Drypoints
Dimensions
I. 7 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (19.7 x 25.1 cm) S. 24 x 19 in. (61 x 48.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030126)
Date
February 7, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
85
Estimate
$15,000 – $25,000 (≈ £11,038 – £18,397) (≈ €12,718 – €21,197)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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