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Waves I by Frank Stella, 1985-89, The complete set of six screenprints with lithograph and linocut in colors with hand-coloring, marbling and collage, on , sold Oct 2016

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Waves I

Frank Stella (American, 1936–2024) · 1985-89

$75,000 price realized incl. premium

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As published: “The complete set of six screenprints with lithograph and linocut in colors with hand-coloring, marbling and collage, on T.H. Saunders and Somerset paper, the full sheet”
Support: Paper
Edition: 4/60
Signed / inscribed: Signed · Frank Stella signature
Category: Screenprints
Dimensions: all S. various sizes largest S. 74 7/8 x 55 in. (190.2 x 139.7 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Evening & Day Editions (NY030216)
Date: October 26, 2016
Location: New York
Lot: 38
Estimate: $50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £40,947 – £57,325) (≈ €45,767 – €64,073)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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