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Saul Steinberg — Sphynx; and Provincetown (G. 1180-81)
Saul Steinberg

Sphynx; and Provincetown (G. 1180-81)

These two prints by Saul Steinberg represent works from the artist's prolific engagement with printmaking at the renowned Gemini G.E.L. workshop in Los Angeles, where he created numerous editions combining his signature linear drawing style with various printmaking techniques. The works are numbered from limited editions of 50 and 54 impressions respectively, with additional artist's proofs, and bear the publisher's official marks including blindstamp and inkstamps on the verso, confirming their authenticity and institutional provenance. Steinberg's characteristic line work and conceptual approach to image making translate distinctively across these prints, demonstrating the versatility of his artistic vision in the graphic medium.

Medium
Both signed and numbered 40/50 and 27/54 in pencil respectively (there were also 10 and 12 artist's proofs), published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (with their blindstamp and inkstamps on the reverse), both unframed.

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February 12, 2025

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Saul Steinberg, Sphynx; and Provincetown (G. 1180-81)

These two prints by Saul Steinberg represent works from the artist's prolific engagement with printmaking at the renowned Gemini G.E.L. workshop in Los Angeles, where he created numerous editions combining his signature linear drawing style with various printmaking techniques. The works are numbered from limited editions of 50 and 54 impressions respectively, with additional artist's proofs, and bear the publisher's official marks including blindstamp and inkstamps on the verso, confirming their authenticity and institutional provenance. Steinberg's characteristic line work and conceptual approach to image making translate distinctively across these prints, demonstrating the versatility of his artistic vision in the graphic medium.

Medium
Both signed and numbered 40/50 and 27/54 in pencil respectively (there were also 10 and 12 artist's proofs), published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (with their blindstamp and inkstamps on the reverse), both unframed.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, 20th Century, Architectural Elements, Whimsical Aesthetic, Modern Art, American Artist, Figurative subject matter, Drawing and ink, Ink on Paper, Satirical Mood

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