American-born abstract prints artist Frank Stella studied at Phillips Academy, Andover, and Princeton University for a degree in history. Stella was influenced by American artists Jackson Pollock and Franz Kline while at Princeton. After being introduced to the art world of New York, he produced The Marriage of Reason and Squalor (1959). This consisted of black parallel U-shapes painted in enamel alternating with thin lines of raw canvas.
In the 1960s, Frank Stella's abstract paintings gained recognition, and his Black Paintings series offered motivation for Minimalist artists. As a prints artist, Frank Stella didn't stand still because his constant experimentation led him to create complicated printmaking elements as well as architectural and freestanding structures such as Prinz Friedrich von Homburg, Ein Schauspiel, which stands outside the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. Discover a plethora of geometric abstract paintings at auction.
Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024), "The Whale-Watch Shawl", Screenprint in Colors on Italian Silk Shawl, 1994, signed and dated, edition of 650, Printed and published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, black frame. Image: 56.25" H x 55.5" W; frame: 64" H x 62" W. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Serigraph, Textile Art, Scarf, Polychrome, Colorful, Rainbow, Post-Painterly Abstraction, Graphic, Animals, Sea life, Contemporary Art
Frank Stella (1936-2024) Democratic National Convention. Madison Square Garden, 1980 Impression offset sur papier couché Signée et datée "80" au feutre noir Édition de tirage inconnu Éditeur Comité National Démocratique, Washington 93 x 69,2 cm (feuille) Affiche réalisée pour le meeting au Madison Square Garden de la convention du parti démocrate américain en 1980. L'oeuvre représentée est "Polar Coordinates for Ronnie Peterson IV", réalisée la même année.
Artist: Frank Stella, American (1936 - 2024) Title: Untitled Portfolio: X + X (Ten Works by Ten Painters) Year: 1964 Medium: Screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Cover Edition: 500 Image Size: 18 x 18 inches Size: 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm) Frame Size: 27 x 27 inches Printer: Ives-Sillman, CT Publisher: Wadsworth Atheneum, CT Reference: Axsom Ia Description: An original screenprint by Frank Stella from X + X (Ten Works by Ten Painters) published in 1964 by Wadsworth Atheneum, CT. The print was printed by Ives-Sillman, CT and referenced in the Axsom Catalogue Raisonne as Appen. 1A. Edition size: 500.
Artist: Frank Stella, American (1936 - 2024) Title: 1976 BMW 3.0 CSL Turbo Group 5 Portfolio: BMW Art Car Museum Edition Year: 1976 Medium: Diecast Replica Edition: 3000 Size: 6 x 14 x 8.5 in. (15.24 x 35.56 x 21.59 cm) Frame Size: Base: 9.5 x 15.5 inches Description: Diecast replica of American artist Frank Stella's Art Car made for BMW. This car raced in "24 Hours of Le Mans" in 1976. Made in perfect 1:18 scale
Frank Stella, American 1936-2024, Pastel Stack, 1970 (Axsom 48); screenprint in colours on graph paper, signed and dated in pencil and numbered 25/100, sheet: 104 x 71 cm, (framed)
Frank Stella (born 1936) Del Mar, from Race Track (Axsom 73, Gemini 377), 1972 Screenprint in colors on wove paper, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 70/75 (there were also 9 artist's proofs), with the blindstamp of the publisher, Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with margins, framed, with purple attenuated. image 15 x 75in (38.1 x 190.5cm) sight 19 3/4 x 79 1/4in (50.2 x 201.3cm)
Frank Stella (born 1936) River of Ponds IV, Newfoundland Series (Axsom 53, Gemini 273), 1971 Lithograph in colors on Special Arjomari paper, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 27/70 (there were also 10 artist's proofs), with the blindstamp of the publisher, Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with full margins, framed. 31 7/8 x 31 7/8in (81 x 81cm) sheet 37 7/8 x 38in (96.2 x 96.5cm)
Frank Stella (born 1936) River of Ponds III, Newfoundland Series (Axsom 52, Gemini 272), 1971 Lithograph in colors on Special Arjomari paper, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 71/75 (there were also 10 artist's proofs), with the blindstamps of the publisher, Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with full margins, framed. 31 7/8 x 31 3/4in (81 x 80.6cm) sheet 37 7/8 x 38in (96.2 x 96.5cm)
Frank Stella Shards I (from the Shards series) 1982 lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches 45 h x 39.5 w in (114 x 100 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right '81/100 F. Stella '82'. This work is number 81 from the edition of 100 published by Petersburg Press, New York. Literature: Axsom 144 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Frank Stella Jonah Historically Regarded (Dome) (from the Moby Dick Domes series) 1992 aquatint, etching, engraving, relief, screenprint and stencil with hand-coloring in acrylic on handmade, shaped TGL paper 73.5 h x 53 w x 6 d in (187 x 135 x 15 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right '16/21 F. Stella '92'. This work is number 16 from the edition of 21 published by Tyler Graphics, Mount Kisco, New York. Literature: Axsom 210 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
A limited edition numbered 90/650 shawl, crafted from silk crêpe de Chine with a rolled hem, depicting "The Whale-Watch" by artist Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024), from his 1993 series Moby Dick Deckle Edges, a portfolio of eight prints. Produced by Tyler Graphics Limited as the first in a series of TGL Designs Limited Editions, the wearable art piece is signed and dated by the artist, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist and by master printmaker Kenneth Tyler (American, b.1931), Stella's collaborative partner. The shawl, a postcard of the artwork, and Certificate are housed within a bright cadmium red portfolio, embossed with the Tyler Graphics Limited monogramming and logo. The shawl measures of approximately 54" x 54".
Chocorua lithograph and silkscreen in colors, 1974, signed, dated and numbered 78/100 in pencil, Plate 11 from the Eccentric Polygons series, published by Gemini G. E. L. Los Angeles. 17 1/8 x 22 1/8" (sheet) Literature: Axsom 104
Frank Stella (1936-2024) York Factory II (Axsom 94) Screenprint in colours, 1974, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 100, printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with their blindstamp and with the inkstamp verso, on black Arches Cover paper, with full margins, sheet 465 x 1120mm (18 1/4 x 44in)
Frank Stella (1936-2024) Jasper's Dilemma (Axsom 82) Lithograph printed in colours, 1973, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 100, printed by Hammond and Kell, published by Petersburg Press Ltd., London, with the publisher's blindstamp, on J. Green mould-made paper, with full margins, sheet 402 x 553mm (15 7/8 x 21 3/4in)
Frank Stella (1936-2024) Ileana Sonnabend (Axsom 65) Lithograph printed in colours, 1972, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 100, printed and published by Gemini G. E. L., Los Angeles, with their blindstamp, and with the inkstamp verso, on Zerkall Copperplate Deluxe paper, with full margins, sheet 407 x 560mm (16 x 22in)
Frank Stella (1936-2024) Kay Bearman (Axsom 64) Lithograph printed in colours, 1972, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 100, printed and published by Gemini G. E. L., Los Angeles, with their blindstamp, and with the inkstamp verso, on Zerkall Copperplate Deluxe paper, with full margins, sheet 407 x 560mm (16 x 22in)
Frank Stella (1936-2024) Cato Manor, from Multicolored Squares I (Axsom 78) Lithograph printed in black and grey, 1972, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 100, printed by Hammond and Kell, published by Petersburg Press Ltd., London, with the publisher's blindstamp, on J. Green mould-made paper, with full margins, sheet 406 x 550mm (16 x 21 5/8in)
Frank Stella (1936-2024) Gran Cairo, from Multicolored Squares I (Axsom 81) Lithograph printed in colours, 1972, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 100, printed by Hammond and Kell, published by Petersburg Press Ltd., London, with the publisher's blindstamp, on J. Green mould-made paper, with full margins, sheet 406 x 547mm (16 x 21 1/2in)
Frank Stella (1936-2024) Bethlehem's Hospital (Axsom 12) Lithograph, 1967, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 100, printed and published by Gemini G. E. L., Los Angeles, with their blindstamp and ink stamp verso, on Barcham Green wove paper, with full margins, sheet 381 x 555mm (15 x 21 7/8in)
Frank Stella (1936-2024) Fortin de las Flores I (Axsom I.B) Screenprint in colours with graphite additions, 1967, initialled and dated in brown ink, numbered from the edition of 200, as included in the portfolio Ten From Leo Castelli, published by Tanglewood Press, Inc, New York, on English Vellum graph paper, with full margins, sheet 459 x 585mm (18 1/8 x 23in)
"Princeton Wrestling" by Frank Stella, 1998 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 29.25 x 25.75 inches, with an image size of 24 x 21 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Published by Tyler Graphics ltd.
Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Casa Cornu (First Version), 1969 Color lithograph on Arches paper 15" x 22" (sheet) A precursor to Stella's Aluminum series, published by Gemini G.E.L. (Los Angeles), with their blindstamp. Signed, dated, and numbered (33/ 100) to the bottom right margin. The frame measures 15 1/4" x 22 1/4". Literature: The Prints of Frank Stella: A Catalogue Raisonne, 1967-1982. Richard Axsom, 29.
Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Del Mar, 1972 Seven color silkscreen on heavy rag paper 20" x 80" (sheet) The breeziest of Stella's three installments of Race Track serigraphs, published by Gemini G.E.L. (Los Angeles), with their blindstamp. Signed, dated, and numbered (63/ 75) to the bottom right margin. The frame measures 20 1/2" x 80 1/2". A private collection, acquired from the Morgan Art Gallery (Kansas City) in 1972. The work is accompanied by Gemini G.E.L.'s original print documentation, signed by Frank Stella and master printer Kenneth Tyler, dated 5-18-72. Literature: The Prints of Frank Stella: A Catalogue Raisonne, 1967-1982. Richard Axsom, 73.
Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Bonne Bay, 1971 5-plate color lithograph and 4-screen serigraph on Special Arjomari paper 32" x 63 3/4" (image) From Stella's Newfoundland series, published by Gemini G.E.L. (Los Angeles), with their blindstamp. Signed, dated, and numbered (21/ 58) to the bottom right margin. The frame measures 38 1/4" x 70 1/4". A private collection, acquired from the Morgan Art Gallery (Kansas City). Literature: The Prints of Frank Stella: A Catalogue Raisonne, 1967-1982. Richard Axsom, 55.
Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) River of Ponds III, 1971 Nine-plate color lithograph on Special Arjomari paper 32" x 32" (image) From Stella's Newfoundland series, published by Gemini G.E.L. (Los Angeles), with their blindstamp. Signed, dated, and numbered (40/ 75) to the bottom right margin. The frame measures 38" x 38". A private collection, acquired from the Morgan Art Gallery (Kansas City) in January 1973. Literature: The Prints of Frank Stella: A Catalogue Raisonne, 1967-1982. Richard Axsom, 52.
lithograph and screenprint in colours, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 95/100 (there were also 20 A.P.), on Arches Cover, published by Petersburg Press, New York, printed by John Hutcheson, James Welty, Spencer Tomkins and Norman Lassiter, the full sheet, framed (not examined out of the frame)
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 31/100; 1967 Materials: lithograph Dimensions (H, W, D): 15"h, 22"w; 17.75"h, 24.75"w frame Additional Information: "Bethlehem's Hospital" is from the "Black Series I" portfolio. Lot is accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt issued by Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York, New York. Provenance: Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York, New York | Private Collection, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Marking(s); notes: signed on cleat, various elements numbered (refer to detail photos) Materials: painted metal / mixed media Dimensions (H, W, D): 33"h, 46"w, 20"d Additional Information: Provenance: Artist | L.A. Louver, Venice, California | Collection of Dina and Jerry Wind (acquired 2006) | Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Marking(s); notes: signed; 1977 Materials: mixed media on Tycore Dimensions (H, W, D): 18"h, 23"w, 4.75"d Additional Information: "Eskimo Curlew" is from the "Exotic Birds" series. Gallery labels to reverse: The Sable-Castelli Gallery Limited, Toronto, Ontario; Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, New York. Provenance: Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, New York | Shaindy Fenton, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas | Private Collection, acquired 1978 | Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas 5.14.2024 auction, lot 77021 | Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 27/50; 1989 Materials: relief-printed etching on TGL handmade paper Dimensions (H, W, D): 77"h, 59"w; 85"h, 65.5"w frame Additional Information: "Bene come il sale" ("As Good as the Salt") is from the "Italian Folktales" series. Gallery label to reverse: L.A. Louver, Inc., Venice, California
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Marking(s); notes: signed, blind stamp; ed. 9/35; 1996 Materials: lithograph with screenprint, etching, aquatint and relief on TGL handmade paper Dimensions (H, W, D): 32"dia; 38.75"h, 38.75"w frame Additional Information: Multi-technique print is from the "Imaginary Places II" series published by Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York.
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Marking(s); notes: signed, blind stamp; ed. 12/35; 1996 Materials: lithograph with screenprint, etching, aquatint, relief engraving and stamping on TGL handmade paper Dimensions (H, W, D): 32"dia; 38.75"h, 38.75"w frame Additional Information: Multi-technique print is from the "Imaginary Places II" series published by Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York.
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 54/100; 1977 Materials: lithograph and screenprint on Arches Cover Dimensions (H, W, D): 31.75"h, 42"w; 35.5"h, 45.5"w frame Additional Information: "Variation Ia" from the "Sinjerli Variations" portfolio, printed by Bruce Porter, James Welty, and John Campione and published by Petersburg Press, New York.
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 54/100; 1977 Materials: lithograph and screenprint Dimensions (H, W, D): 31.75"h, 42"w; 35.5"h, 45.5"w frame Additional Information: Lithograph with screenprinting is from the "Sinjerli Variations" series, printed by Bruce Porter, James Welty, and John Campione and published by Petersburg Press, New York.
Property from a Private Vermont Collection Frank Stella 1936 - 2024 Sanor, from Imaginary Places II (Axsom 247) signed in pencil, dated '96 and numbered 12/35 (lower center) lithograph, screenprint, etching, aquatint, relief and engraving printed in colors on white TGL handmade paper sheet: 29 by 29 (73.7 by 73.7 cm.) Executed in 1996, this impression is number 12 from the edition of 35 plus 12 artist's proofs, with the blindstamp of the publisher, Tyler Graphics, Ltd.
Frank Stella 1936 - 2024 Then Came a Fire and Burnt the Stick, from Illustrations after El Lissitzky's Had Gadya (see Axsom 175) signed in pencil, dated and inscribed CTP IV lithograph, linoleum cut and screenprint in colors with hand-coloring and collage on T.H. Saunders shaped, hand-cut Somerset wove papers sheet: 51⅞ by 52⅞ in. (131.7 by 134.3 cm.) Executed in 1985; this impression is a color trial proof aside from the numbered edition of 60 plus ten artist's proofs, published by Waddington Graphics.
Artist: Frank Stella, American (1936 - 2024) Title: Lincoln Center Festival Year: 1967 Medium: Offset Lithograph Edition: 750 Size: 46 x 31 in. (116.84 x 78.74 cm)
"Lac Laronge IV" by Frank Stella, 1986 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 31.25 x 42 inches, with an image size of 26.75 x 40 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age. Additional details: This original poster, designed by renowned abstract artist Frank Stella for the Toledo Museum of Art in 1986, showcases his signature use of bold colors and geometric forms. Despite some paper breaks on the right-hand side, the poster retains its visual impact and historical significance. Stella's innovative abstract style is evident, making this piece a valuable addition to any collection. It exemplifies his contribution to contemporary art and the cultural significance of the Toledo Museum of Art.
Frank Stella Lincoln Center Festival Lithograph Poster (not original, unknown printing). Measures 36 x 23.5 inches. EX/EX+ condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Estate collection of William Greenbaum, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Proprietor of William Greenbaum Fine Prints. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Frank Stella The Pequod Meets the Jeroboam: Her Story (from the Moby Dick Deckle Edges series) 1993 lithograph, etching, aquatint, relief and mezzotint in colors on white TGL handmade 70.5 h x 65.875 w in (179 x 167 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right '18/20 F. Stella '93'. This work is number 18 from the edition of 20 published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., Mt. Kisco, NY. Literature: Axsom 216 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
FRANK STELLA (American 1936-2024) "The Whale-Watch," 1994, silk crepe de chine shawl with rolled hems, signed and dated L/C, "F. Stella '94," number 75 from an edition of 650, printed by Tyler Graphics, Ltd., with their label affixed to reverse. 54" x 54" Frame: 61 1/4" x 61 3/4"
Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024) River of Ponds I, 1971 lithograph in colors on special Arjomari paper signed, dated and numbered 58/78 in pencil Sheet: 38 x 38 inches. This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Frank Stella, American (Born 1936). Frank Stella's lithograph titled 'Leo Castelli' from the Purple Series,1972, was published by Gemini. It is on Zerkall Copperplate Deluxe Paper and mounted in a white frame, label on verso from Morgan Gallery. Measures 16.25"H x 22 3/8"W framed; 16 2/8"H x 22 1/8"W paper. Condition: lithograph in good condition, cracks in top and bottom left corner of plexiglass, please see all photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers.
