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Sol LeWitt — Untitled
Sol LeWitt

Untitled

1970

A precise grid of finely drawn lines fills the paper in this early conceptual work by Sol LeWitt, reflecting his systematic exploration of geometry and repetition. Created in 1970, the ink drawing embodies LeWitt's belief that the idea itself is the machine that makes the art, with the hand serving as an executor of predetermined instructions. The work demonstrates his characteristic reduction of form to its most essential elements, merging mathematical rigor with a subtle, meditative visual rhythm.

Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1970, in Germany.

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Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction

March 3, 2026

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Sold: $5,160

Lot 15

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Sol LeWitt, Untitled, 1970

A precise grid of finely drawn lines fills the paper in this early conceptual work by Sol LeWitt, reflecting his systematic exploration of geometry and repetition. Created in 1970, the ink drawing embodies LeWitt's belief that the idea itself is the machine that makes the art, with the hand serving as an executor of predetermined instructions. The work demonstrates his characteristic reduction of form to its most essential elements, merging mathematical rigor with a subtle, meditative visual rhythm.

Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
36.3 x 50.7 cm
Year
1970
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Male Artist, Systematic Composition, Conceptual Art, American Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Works on Paper, Monochromatic, Structured Lines, Pioneering Artist, Ink Drawing, Minimalism

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