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Norman Bluhm — Lachesis
Norman Bluhm

Lachesis

1970

"Lachesis" is an abstract acrylic work created on three adjoined sheets of paper, demonstrating Bluhm's characteristic gestural approach and dynamic compositional technique. The title references one of the three Fates from Greek mythology, the one who measures the thread of life, suggesting themes of destiny and temporality within the work's non representational form. The use of multiple paper sheets joined together allows Bluhm to expand his compositional space while maintaining the intimacy of works on paper, characteristic of his prolific practice in both painting and drawing.

Medium
acrylic on 3 adjoined sheets of paper
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1970.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $15,000$20,000

Sold: $15,480

Lot 68

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Norman Bluhm, Lachesis, 1970

"Lachesis" is an abstract acrylic work created on three adjoined sheets of paper, demonstrating Bluhm's characteristic gestural approach and dynamic compositional technique. The title references one of the three Fates from Greek mythology, the one who measures the thread of life, suggesting themes of destiny and temporality within the work's non representational form. The use of multiple paper sheets joined together allows Bluhm to expand his compositional space while maintaining the intimacy of works on paper, characteristic of his prolific practice in both painting and drawing.

Medium
acrylic on 3 adjoined sheets of paper
Dimensions
76.5 x 171.1 cm
Year
1970
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Dynamic Energy, Vigorous brushwork, Large Scale Painting, Classical Subject Matter, American Artist, Mythology, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Oil on Canvas

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