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Robert Motherwell — The Berggruen Series
Robert Motherwell

The Berggruen Series

Robert Motherwell's *The Berggruen Series* is a collection of signed artist's proofs rendered in pencil, exemplifying the Abstract Expressionist master's commanding use of bold, gestural forms and lyrical abstraction. Co-published by prominent galleries in Paris, San Francisco, and New York, the works reflect Motherwell's deep engagement with the interplay between spontaneity and intellectual rigor. The series, drawn from a limited edition of 100, stands as a testament to his enduring influence in postwar American art and his sophisticated exploration of line, mark-making, and visual poetry.

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All signed, three numbered 'ap XVII/XXX' and one numbered 'ap IX/XXX' in pencil (artist's proofs, the edition was 100), co-published by Berggruen & Cie, Paris, John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco, and Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York, all unframed.

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April 24, 2018

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Robert Motherwell, The Berggruen Series

Robert Motherwell's *The Berggruen Series* is a collection of signed artist's proofs rendered in pencil, exemplifying the Abstract Expressionist master's commanding use of bold, gestural forms and lyrical abstraction. Co-published by prominent galleries in Paris, San Francisco, and New York, the works reflect Motherwell's deep engagement with the interplay between spontaneity and intellectual rigor. The series, drawn from a limited edition of 100, stands as a testament to his enduring influence in postwar American art and his sophisticated exploration of line, mark-making, and visual poetry.

Medium
All signed, three numbered 'ap XVII/XXX' and one numbered 'ap IX/XXX' in pencil (artist's proofs, the edition was 100), co-published by Berggruen & Cie, Paris, John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco, and Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York, all unframed.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Artist Proof, 20th Century Modern, 20th Century, Minimalist Mood, Geometric Forms, Contemplative Mood, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Established Master, Limited Edition Prints, Collaborative Publication, Printmaking, American Artist, Collector Edition, Abstract Expressionism, Geometric Abstraction, Limited Edition, American Male Artist, Neutral Tones, Monochromatic Palette, Series Format, Lithograph, Print Series, Mid-Century Art, Black and White

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