Mel Bochner

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Lot 36049

Skeleton, 1978

  • Charcoal on paper
  • 38,0 x50,0in
Estimate: US$ 3,000 - 5,000

€ 2,600 - 4,300

Auction: 10 days

As of Jun 05, 2026

Carnegie Mellon University Art Gallery, Pittsburgh (and elsewhere), "Mel Bochner: 1973–1985," November 1, 1985- June 15, 1986.

Sonnabend Gallery, New York; Private collection, San Francisco.

Mel Bochner (1940-2025) Skeleton, 1978-79 Charcoal on paper 38 x 50 inches (96.5 x 127 cm) (sheet) Signed and dated lower right: Mel Bochner / December 1978 + Jan 1979 + Aug 1979 PROVENANCE: Sonnabend Gallery, New York; Private collection, San Francisco. EXHIBITED: Carnegie Mellon University Art Gallery, Pittsburgh (and elsewhere), "Mel Bochner: 1973–1985," November 1, 1985- June 15, 1986. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Presents very well. Subtle undulations throughout sheet. Pinholes in corners, likely inherent to artist's process. Framed and floated under acrylic.
Framed Dimensions 40.75 X 52.5 Inches

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
  • Auction : Jun 25, 2026
  • Auction number: 17233
  • Auction name: Contemporary Art Within Reach Showcase Auction
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