Black Lemon by Donald Sultan, 1987, Aquatint, on wove paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2019

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Black Lemon

Donald Sultan (American, b. 1951) · 1987

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Medium: Aquatint · Prints & multiples all aquatint results →
As published: “Aquatint, on wove paper, with full margins”
Support: Paper
Edition: 43/75
Signed / inscribed: Signed with initials · Donald Sultan signature
Category: Aquatints
Dimensions: I. 39 3/4 x 29 7/8 in. (101 x 75.9 cm) S. 47 3/4 x 36 in. (121.3 x 91.4 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Evening & Day Editions (NY030119)
Date: April 23, 2019
Location: New York
Lot: 227
Estimate: $800 – $1,200 (≈ £615 – £923) (≈ €711 – €1,067)
Source: Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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