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Vija Celmins, Two Shells, 1963, Etching and aquatint, on Rives BFK paper, with margins© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Two Shells

Vija Celmins (American, b. 1939) · 1963

$13,860 price realized incl. premium

≈ £10,643≈ €12,830

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Medium
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As published: “Etching and aquatint, on Rives BFK paper, with margins”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Etchings
Dimensions
I. 8 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (22.2 x 24.1 cm) S. 14 x 14 5/8 in. (35.6 x 37.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030122)
Date
April 19, 2022
Location
New York, United States
Lot
30
Estimate
$10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £7,679 – £11,518) (≈ €9,257 – €13,885)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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