Caviar20 is excited to be offering this evocative print by the inimitable - one of the most revered and unique sculptors of the 20th century.
Nevelson is renowned for her mysterious and complex sculptures. She was also an active printmaker, experimenting with different techniques and approaches, and working with some of the best print-making studios in the United States.
Nevelson, whether working in sculpture or in two dimensions has a strict palette; almost exclusively black. While there are works with elements in white, gold, or raw wood, Nevelson almost entirely avoids color. When Nevelson does use color it is used sparingly but to maximum effect. In this work, collage-like shapes in soft buttermilk and lime green amplify her signature central black form.
Over the last few years, there has been tremendous momentum in both interest and appreciation of Nevelson's work.
In May of 2021, a new auction record of $1.35 million was established for one of Nevelson's signature white construction sculptures. (However, this is still a bargain considering the auction records of her male colleagues such as John Chamberlain, $4.7 million, or Joseph Cornell, $7.7 million).
It is worth mentioning that this particular print is an uncharacteristically small edition of only 20. Most of her prints of this era were created in editions of 50 or 100.
This is a fantastic piece for a young collector, or to complement an existing sculpture in your collection.
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"Sky Figures"
USA, 1977
Etching, aquatint, and collage
Signed, numbered, and titled by the artist.
From an edition of 20
29.5"H 22.25"W (work)
33"H 25.25"W (framed)
Framed with museum glass
Very good condition
Note: additional framed images coming soon