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Sol LeWitt — Pyramid
Sol LeWitt

Pyramid

1986

A precise geometric pyramid rendered in delicate washes of watercolour and fine pencil lines on paper, reflecting Sol LeWitt's enduring fascination with fundamental three-dimensional forms translated into two-dimensional space. The work exemplifies LeWitt's systematic and conceptual approach to art-making, where mathematical structure and rational process govern aesthetic decisions. Subtle gradations of colour within the geometric form hint at volume and depth while maintaining the cool, intellectual clarity characteristic of his practice.

Medium
watercolour and pencil on paper
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1986, in the United States.

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Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction

March 3, 2026

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Sold: $4,128

Lot 16

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Sol LeWitt, Pyramid, 1986

A precise geometric pyramid rendered in delicate washes of watercolour and fine pencil lines on paper, reflecting Sol LeWitt's enduring fascination with fundamental three-dimensional forms translated into two-dimensional space. The work exemplifies LeWitt's systematic and conceptual approach to art-making, where mathematical structure and rational process govern aesthetic decisions. Subtle gradations of colour within the geometric form hint at volume and depth while maintaining the cool, intellectual clarity characteristic of his practice.

Medium
watercolour and pencil on paper
Dimensions
17.8 x 17.8 cm
Year
1986
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Conceptual Art Pioneer, Minimalist Aesthetic, Architectural Form, Male Artist, Watercolour And Pencil, Conceptual Art, American Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Works on Paper

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