
Phil (detail)
Chuck Close's *Phil (detail)* is a monumental screenprint on Somerset paper that exemplifies his signature grid-based approach to portraiture, breaking down the human face into a mosaic of meticulously arranged abstract marks and cells. The work captures his subject — likely fellow artist Philip Glass — with an intensity that oscillates between photographic precision and painterly abstraction, depending on the viewer's distance. Close's mastery of the screenprint medium is evident in the rich layering of ink that builds depth and tone across the composition's full margins.
- Medium
- Screenprint, on Somerset paper, with full margins.
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
February 7, 2026
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Sold: $4,902
Lot 72
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