Kelly, Ellsworth Gemini Portfolio (G.E.L.). 1970.... Lot n° 21

Kelly, Ellsworth Amerikanische Moderne - Hard-Edge Gemini Portfolio (G.E.L.). 1970. Mit 10 Lithographien in lithographierter Mappe und Textheft. Motivmaße von 12,5 x 15 cm bis 21 x 15 cm (je 24 x 16 cm). Axsom, 61-70 (in variierender Größe). Gemini 230-239. - Farbintensive Lithographien, die in den Gemini Studios Los Angeles von Hand von Aluminiumplatten zwischen Januar und August 1970 gedruckt wurden. Bedeutende Serie des großen amerikanischen Hard-Edge Künstlers. Jede Lithographie mit dem Gemini Copyright, sowie dem jeweiligen Werktitel und der Inventarnummer. Die Graphiken weitgehend in hervorragendem Zustand. Lediglich wenige Blätter an der rechten oberen Außenecke minimal bestoßen. Im lithographierten Umschlag sowie mit dem meist fehlenden Textheft. "In these new prints, Kelly - after first deciding upon the paper dimension - starts with a carefully constructed line drawing and/or collage to make some approximation of structure and color relationships. Sometimes inked-up pieces of paper are cut and positioned. But in each case, only when the relationships have been determined are the inks mixed and the prints proofed. Thus in making the final lithograph the reciprocity of the parts is established by trial and error with a series of meticulous adjustments. And very often on completion of the proofing Kelly readjusts and re-establishes the margins." (John Coplans) Colourful original lithographs printed by hand from aluminium plates at Gemini Studios Los Angeles between January and August 1970. Important series by the great American Hard-Edge artist. Each lithograph bears the Gemini copyright, the title of the work and the inventory number. The prints are mostly in excellent condition. Just a few tiny creases at the upper right corner. In the lithographed original cover and with the often missing text booklet.