Woodard Lipe Winter Auction
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 84
Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015). Blocks (Red and Blue) (1966). Framed Original Color Lithograph on Paper. Numbered R27. Edition of 2000.
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
Starting Bid
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| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Sight Height 7.5 in., Width 10 in.. Framed Height 7.5 in., Width 10 in. Originally Sold Through Ferdinand Roten Galleries, Inc., Baltimore, MD. Publishing Attributed to Galerie Maeght, Paris, France; Printed Originally for Atelier Fernand Mourlot. Ellsworth Kelly American 1923 to 2015, Blocks Red and Blue, 1966. This framed original color lithograph on paper exemplifies Kelly refined minimalist vocabulary through bold geometric form and striking chromatic contrast. The composition presents carefully balanced red and blue blocks, emphasizing clarity, proportion, and visual tension. Created during a pivotal period in the artists exploration of abstraction, the work reflects his commitment to pure shape and color as independent subjects. Numbered R27 from an edition of 2000, this lithograph was issued to broaden access to Kelly celebrated visual language. Elegantly framed, the piece offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a classic example of mid twentieth century American abstraction.
Condition
Great.
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