
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 1986, in the United States.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction
March 3, 2026
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Sold: $4,128
Lot 16
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