*APC ART is pleased to present Alex Katz, #6 from “The Gloria Suite”.*

This exceptional work is a *relief etching* by Alex Katz, measuring *15” x 15”*, and is part of the highly sought-after *“Lettered” edition of only 26 works*, issued separately and distinctly from the standard numbered edition of 100. This example is *lettered “O” by the artist in graphite pencil at the lower left*, a designation reserved exclusively for this rarified subset of the suite. The work is published by *Simmelink/Sukimoto, Kingston, NY* and is fully referenced in the authoritative catalogue raisonnés *Cantz 398, 400*.

“The Gloria Suite” occupies a particularly important place within Katz’s oeuvre. Created during a period in which Katz refined his now-iconic visual language, the suite exemplifies his commitment to clarity, economy of line, and an unwavering focus on the human face as both subject and symbol. Gloria—Katz’s wife, muse, and one of the most enduring figures in postwar American figurative art—is rendered with remarkable restraint, allowing minimal linework to convey presence, poise, and psychological depth.

In this composition, Katz reduces the portrait to its essential elements. Clean, confident lines articulate Gloria’s facial structure and hair, while the open space surrounding the image amplifies its quiet intensity. The result is a work that feels both intimate and iconic—an image that captures Katz’s lifelong pursuit of immediacy and timelessness. The relief etching process lends subtle dimensionality to the linework, reinforcing Katz’s mastery of printmaking as a medium equal in importance to his paintings.

The *lettered edition* represents a significant tier above the standard numbered run, long favored by serious collectors for its rarity and direct connection to the artist. Works from this edition are seldom available and are widely regarded as superior acquisition examples within Katz’s print market.

This work will arrive *framed to true archival standards*, as pictured, ensuring both immediate display and long-term preservation. From an investment standpoint, lettered impressions from major Katz suites continue to demonstrate strong demand and long-term market stability, particularly when tied to core subjects such as Gloria.

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Provenance
Private collection; Calabasas, California. USA. 
Included with the work will be a certificate of authenticity from APC ART, guaranteeing the work in perpetuity.

Condition
The work is in mint condition, framed to archival standard(s) as pictured. Stunning, iconic work from Alex Katz.