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Drypoint - Ocean Surface (Second State) by Vija Celmins, 1985, Drypoint, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2015© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Drypoint - Ocean Surface (Second State)

Vija Celmins (American, b. 1939) · 1985

$17,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £11,754≈ €16,355

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Medium
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As published: “Drypoint, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins,”
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Paper
Edition
AP
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered `AP 10/12' in pencil
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
I. 7 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (20 x 25.1 cm) S. 24 x 19 in. (61 x 48.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030115)
Date
April 21, 2015
Location
New York
Lot
56
Estimate
$12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £8,060 – £12,090) (≈ €11,215 – €16,822)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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