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Richard Estes — Post Office, 33rd and 8th
Richard Estes

Post Office, 33rd and 8th

A masterful example of Estes' signature Photorealist style, this woodcut captures the crisp, reflective surfaces and urban geometry of a New York City post office at the corner of 33rd Street and 8th Avenue. The artist's meticulous technique translates the complexity of glass, signage, and architectural detail into a richly layered print, rendered in vibrant colors on handmade Japanese paper. The work exemplifies Estes' ability to transform the ordinary street-level cityscape into a composition of striking visual precision and quiet contemplation.

Medium
Woodcut in colors, on handmade Japanese paper, with full margins.
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

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Editions & Works on Paper

February 7, 2026

Estimate: $600$900

Sold: $4,515

Lot 30

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Richard Estes, Post Office, 33rd and 8th

A masterful example of Estes' signature Photorealist style, this woodcut captures the crisp, reflective surfaces and urban geometry of a New York City post office at the corner of 33rd Street and 8th Avenue. The artist's meticulous technique translates the complexity of glass, signage, and architectural detail into a richly layered print, rendered in vibrant colors on handmade Japanese paper. The work exemplifies Estes' ability to transform the ordinary street-level cityscape into a composition of striking visual precision and quiet contemplation.

Medium
Woodcut in colors, on handmade Japanese paper, with full margins.
Dimensions
40.3 x 37.5 cm
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Architectural Subject, Male Artist, Cool Tones, Japanese Paper, Photorealism, Printmaking, Contemporary Master, American Artist, City Street Scene, Late 20th Century, Woodcut, Urban Landscape

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