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Frank Stella — The Whale Watch
Frank Stella

The Whale Watch

"The Whale Watch" is a silk crepe de chine shawl designed by Frank Stella in 1994, published by Tyler Graphics Ltd. as part of an edition of 650. The square shawl measures 54 by 54 inches and features a design derived from Stella's original lithograph, combining his characteristic geometric abstraction with the luxurious medium of hand finished silk. Presented in its original red linen box, this work exemplifies Stella's exploration of bold compositional forms translated across multiple artistic mediums during the 1990s.

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Silk crepe de chine shawl with rolled hems, 1994, signed and dated in black ink, numbered from the edition of 650 on the accompanying certificate of authenticity, published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., New York, overall 1372 x 1372cm (54 x 54in); folded in the original red linen solander presentation box 280 x 265mm (11 x 10 1/2in), ***The original lithograph that this scarf is based on is referenced in Axsom 213., Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Tim Rollins (1955-2017) & Kids of

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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026

March 31, 2026

Lot 117

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Frank Stella, The Whale Watch

"The Whale Watch" is a silk crepe de chine shawl designed by Frank Stella in 1994, published by Tyler Graphics Ltd. as part of an edition of 650. The square shawl measures 54 by 54 inches and features a design derived from Stella's original lithograph, combining his characteristic geometric abstraction with the luxurious medium of hand finished silk. Presented in its original red linen box, this work exemplifies Stella's exploration of bold compositional forms translated across multiple artistic mediums during the 1990s.

Medium
Silk crepe de chine shawl with rolled hems, 1994, signed and dated in black ink, numbered from the edition of 650 on the accompanying certificate of authenticity, published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., New York, overall 1372 x 1372cm (54 x 54in); folded in the original red linen solander presentation box 280 x 265mm (11 x 10 1/2in), ***The original lithograph that this scarf is based on is referenced in Axsom 213., Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Tim Rollins (1955-2017) & Kids of
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Forum Auctions, London, UK

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20th Century, Large Scale Format, Dynamic Energy, Bold Color, Mixed Media, American Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Marine Life, Contemporary Art

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