The appraised work is a collection of five color lithographs executed by American artist Frank Stella (b. 1936) titled 'Les Indes Galantes' from 1973. The prints are abstract compositions with geometric forms and bright colors. Stella is widely regarded as an important artist who transitioned from Abstract Expressionism toward Minimalism. His belief that the artwork itself--the process and surface, takes precedent over representation is a core characteristic of his oeuvre. Here, the artist has reduced his composition to the most basic form, geometric shapes, thus eliminating any illusionistic effect and also any symbolism or meaning.

The estimate provided is based on comparables offered and sold at auction. All five lithographs from the series have come up for sale in the past, with fairly consistent results. Overall, the set typically achieved a realized price within or above the presale estimates, suggesting an interest in this body of work amongst collectors. The condition (based on photographs provided), as well as Stella's current, overall auction market was also taken into consideration when determining the estimate. In many cases, pricing for similar examples available on the primary (retail) market vary, and are often higher than secondary (auction) market examples.