ELLSWORTH KELLY | Leaf XI (A. 176)

Lithograph, 1978, signed in pencil, titled and numbered 16/20 (total edition includes nine artist's proofs), from the Twelve Leaves series, on Arches 88 wove paper, with the blindstamp of the printer and publisher, Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, and with their inkstamp on the verso, framed

The print is in generally good condition apart from an occasional small pale fox mark or tiny rust fleck and some extremely pale, slightly uneven discoloration. Two small skillfully repaired tears, one in the lower sheet edge at left and one in the upper right corner. Two small surface scratches in the upper left corner. A few small spots of pale surface soiling. The verso with a slight scratch and small spot of rubbing at upper right.
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