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Chuck Close, Phil, 1976

Name: Chuck Close, Phil, 1976
Brand: Chuck Close
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Chuck Close

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Chuck Close

Phil, 1976

Limited Edition Print on Strathmore 3-Ply Paper

8 × 8 inches

20.3 × 20.3 cm

Edition of 1000

This iconic, long sold out pencil numbered limited edition print, originally offered by the Museum of Modern Art, is adopted from Close’s drawing in which he created an image that occupied a standardized grid. In the original work, Close sprayed a small amount of ink into each square of the grid, thereby giving equal importance to the entire picture. This image depicts his close friend, the well-known composer, Philip Glass. Numbered 767 out of an edition of 1000. On the verso of the print is the artist's name stamped by Unity Engraving Company, Inc., and the print is housed in its original portfolio sleeve/envelope (shown) which is extremely desirable, as they are often separated for framing. Especially rare in the original portfolio sleeve. Never framed; excellent original condition.

Printer: A. Colish Press

Paper: Strathmore 3-Ply

Distributor: The Museum of Modern Art, New York

Stamped by: Unity Engraving Company, Inc.

This is a terrific purchase for Chuck Close fans of one of the artist's most iconic images (his longtime friend and artistic muse Philip Glass). Also accompanied by the original envelope (shown) which is rare too.

SIGNATURE

pencil numbered from the edition of 1000 on the verso. Artist's printed copyright name verso.

PROVENANCE

Museum of Modern Art