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Ben Nicholson — Olympic Fragment; and Olympic Fragment (L. 28, C. 118; L. 29, C. 118)
Ben Nicholson

Olympic Fragment; and Olympic Fragment (L. 28, C. 118; L. 29, C. 118)

Ben Nicholson's 'Olympic Fragment' exists in two progress proofs from an edition of 50, with annotations documenting the printmaking process. The signed and inscribed proofs provide insight into Nicholson's experimental approach to abstract composition.

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Two unsigned progress proofs aside from the edition of 50, one signed with initials in pencil by printer Francois Lafranca, each further inscribed ‘9’ and ‘9a’ respectively and annotated with printing observations in pencil on the supports, both framed.

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January 18, 2023

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Ben Nicholson, Olympic Fragment; and Olympic Fragment (L. 28, C. 118; L. 29, C. 118)

Ben Nicholson's 'Olympic Fragment' exists in two progress proofs from an edition of 50, with annotations documenting the printmaking process. The signed and inscribed proofs provide insight into Nicholson's experimental approach to abstract composition.

Medium
Two unsigned progress proofs aside from the edition of 50, one signed with initials in pencil by printer Francois Lafranca, each further inscribed ‘9’ and ‘9a’ respectively and annotated with printing observations in pencil on the supports, both framed.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Monochrome, Constructivist, Conceptual, Minimalist, Restrained, Modern, British, Mid-Century, Abstract

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