Yellow Jack by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, Lithograph and stencil in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2017

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Yellow Jack

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011) · 1987

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Medium: Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “Lithograph and stencil in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet”
Support: Paper
Edition: 8/54
Signed / inscribed: Signed · Helen Frankenthaler signature
Category: Lithographs
Dimensions: S. 30 x 38 in. (76.2 x 96.5 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection (NY030117)
Date: April 18, 2017
Location: New York
Lot: 218
Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000 (≈ £3,160 – £4,739) (≈ €3,745 – €5,617)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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