HELEN FRANKENTHALER (1928-2011)

Tales of Genji VI

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HELEN FRANKENTHALER (1928-2011)
Tales of Genji VI
woodcut with pochoir in colors, on tan TGL handmade paper, 1998, signed in pencil, numbered 32/35 (there were also fourteen artist's proofs), published by Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, with their blindstamp, the full sheet, in very good condition, framed
Sheet: 47 x 42 in. (1194 x 1067 mm.)

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Lot Essay

It was apparent from the beginning that what was needed was a new approach and technique for making what Helen strove for: a woodcut with painterly resonance.
- Ken Tyler

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