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Frank Stella, The Fossil Whale (Dome), from Moby Dick Domes Series, 1992, Etching, aquatint, engraving, and relief in colors, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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The Fossil Whale (Dome), from Moby Dick Domes Series

Frank Stella (American, 1936–2024) · 1992

$42,840 price realized incl. premium

≈ £32,715≈ €36,241

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Medium
Etching · Prints & multiples all etching results →
As published: “Etching, aquatint, engraving, and relief in colors, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet”
Support
Paper
Edition
1/20
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Frank Stella signature
Category
Etchings
Dimensions
S. 74 x 53 1/2 x 6 in. (188 x 135.9 x 15.2 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030220)
Date
October 22, 2020
Location
New York
Lot
122
Estimate
$7,000 – $10,000 (≈ £5,346 – £7,637) (≈ €5,922 – €8,460)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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