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Frank Stella Then Came a Dog and Bit the Cat (Axsom 173), 1984

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Frank Stella (American, 1936-2024)
Then Came a Dog and Bit the Cat (Axsom 173), 1984
Lithograph, linocut, silkscreen, and collage with hand-coloring on T.H. Saunders paper ed. 2 of 60
53.5 x 51.5 (in)
60.75 x 59.75 x 3 (in) framed
Signed and dated in pencil F. Stella '84, lower right
$12,000 - $18,000

M. Knoedler & Co., Inc. tag, verso.

Published by Waddington Graphics, London, England. Plate 3 from "Illustrations after El Lissitzky's Had Gadya." There were also 10 Artist's Proofs.

Literature: Illustrated and documented as No. 3 in "Frank Stella: Illustrations after El Lissitzky's Had Gadya, 1982-84," published by Waddington Graphics, London, England, 1985. Reference: Axsom 173.

Condition

This lot is in overall good condition with all margins visible and no visible creases, tears, or discoloration.

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53.5 x 51.5 in

Frank Stella Then Came a Dog and Bit the Cat (Axsom 173), 1984

Lot 0066

Estimate $12,000-$18,000Apr 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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