Orange and Blue Over Yellow by Ellsworth Kelly, c. 1960-64, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Feb 2023

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Orange and Blue Over Yellow

Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923–2015) · c. 1960-64

$60,480 price realized incl. premium

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Hammer $48,000 · with buyer’s premium $60,480

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Medium: Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “lithograph in colors on BFK Rives”
Support: Paper
Category: Lithographs
Dimensions: 16⅝ h x 23⅛ w in (42 x 59 cm)
Auction house: Rago Auctions
Sale: Prints + Multiples (auctions/2023/02/prints-multiples)
Date: February 15, 2023
Location: Lambertville, New Jersey, United States
Lot: 105
Estimate: $4,000 – — (≈ £3,321) (≈ €3,738)
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