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September 29October 04, 2018
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LOT 47

Lot 47

CY TWOMBLY (1928-2011)

CY TWOMBLY (1928-2011)
Lot 47 Details
CY TWOMBLY (1928-2011), American

LEO CASTELLI EXHIBITION POSTER, 1968

Colour offset lithograph printed in blue ink; the poster being an invitation to the Leo Castelli exhibition, with typeset lettering “Leo Castelli 4 E 77 NY 10021” and stamped with an un-cancelled postage stamp dated “Nov 25 ‘68” verso, the sheet with the original quartered folds and with two closure tabs present at each side, with the typed address to the collector “Mr. Steve Joy” to the verso.
Sheet 23.8 x 17.8 in — 60.5 x 45.3 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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CY TWOMBLY (1928-2011)
  • CY TWOMBLY (1928-2011)
Provenance:

The invitation was addressed to Mr. Steve Joy, 336 E 59th St., N.Y, N.Y.;
Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

A poster promoting Twombly’s exhibition held at Leo Castelli Gallery from November 30 to December 21, 1968.

CONDITION DETAILS

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