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The Battering Ram, from Moby Dick Deckle Edges (A. & K. 214) by Frank Stella, 1993, Monumental lithograph, etching, aquatint, relief, engraving, screenprint, and collagraph in colors, on TGL handmade pape, sold Apr 2021

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The Battering Ram, from Moby Dick Deckle Edges (A. & K. 214)

Frank Stella (American, 1936–2024) · 1993

$20,160 price realized incl. premium

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Medium: Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “Monumental lithograph, etching, aquatint, relief, engraving, screenprint, and collagraph in colors, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet”
Support: Paper
Edition: 3/30
Signed / inscribed: Signed · Frank Stella signature
Category: Screenprints
Dimensions: S. 59 x 35 in. (149.9 x 88.9 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Editions & Works on Paper (NY030121)
Date: April 20, 2021
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 203
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000 (≈ £5,729 – £8,593) (≈ €6,638 – €9,958)
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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