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Antoni Tàpies — Llull~Tàpies (G. 1035-1059)
Antoni Tàpies

Llull~Tàpies (G. 1035-1059)

This ambitious portfolio by Antoni Tàpies comprises a monotype and 24 etchings that showcase the artist's experimental approach to printmaking through the incorporation of unconventional materials such as carborundum, resins, and collage elements. The twenty three colored works on Arches paper are accompanied by texts from the medieval philosopher Ramon Llull, establishing a conceptual dialogue between visual abstraction and philosophical inquiry. The complete ensemble, presented in handmade paper wrappers and a cloth covered portfolio box with screenprinted decoration, exemplifies Tàpies' commitment to treating the book as a total artwork rather than merely a vehicle for images.

Medium
The complete special set of one monotype and 24 etchings, some with carborundum, resins or collage (23 in colours), on Arches paper, the full sheets loose, seven folded (as issued), with text by Ramon Llull, title page and colophon, all contained in the original black handmade paper wrappers and brown cloth-covered portfolio box with screenprinted lid.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 23, 2025

Lot 16

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Antoni Tàpies, Llull~Tàpies (G. 1035-1059)

This ambitious portfolio by Antoni Tàpies comprises a monotype and 24 etchings that showcase the artist's experimental approach to printmaking through the incorporation of unconventional materials such as carborundum, resins, and collage elements. The twenty three colored works on Arches paper are accompanied by texts from the medieval philosopher Ramon Llull, establishing a conceptual dialogue between visual abstraction and philosophical inquiry. The complete ensemble, presented in handmade paper wrappers and a cloth covered portfolio box with screenprinted decoration, exemplifies Tàpies' commitment to treating the book as a total artwork rather than merely a vehicle for images.

Medium
The complete special set of one monotype and 24 etchings, some with carborundum, resins or collage (23 in colours), on Arches paper, the full sheets loose, seven folded (as issued), with text by Ramon Llull, title page and colophon, all contained in the original black handmade paper wrappers and brown cloth-covered portfolio box with screenprinted lid.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Philosophical Inquiry, Contemplative, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Abstract Expressionism, Textural, Gestural Abstraction, Spanish Artist, Art Informel, Abstract Composition

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