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Calligraphic Study I by Robert Motherwell, 1976, Etching and aquatint, on HMP handmade paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2017Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Calligraphic Study I

Robert Motherwell (American, 1915–1991) · 1976

$2,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ £2,085≈ €2,339

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Medium
Etching · Prints & multiples all etching results →
As published: “Etching and aquatint, on HMP handmade paper, with full margins”
Support
Paper
Edition
25/30
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 25/30 in black ink
Category
Etchings
Dimensions
I. 5 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (14.9 x 20 cm) S. 21 3/4 x 18 in. (55.2 x 45.7 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030217)
Date
October 17, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
244
Estimate
$2,000 – $3,000 (≈ £1,516 – £2,274) (≈ €1,701 – €2,551)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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