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Big Operator by A. R. Penck, 1994, acrylic on polythene, offered Apr 2024Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Big Operator

A. R. Penck (German, 1939–2017) · 1994

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate £10,000 – £15,000 (≈ $12,477 – $18,716) (≈ €11,709 – €17,563)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on polythene”
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
70.5 x 93.5 cm (27 3/4 x 36 3/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Wired: Online Auction (UK090124)
Date
April 15, 2024
Location
London
Lot
28
Estimate
£10,000 – £15,000 (≈ $12,477 – $18,716) (≈ €11,709 – €17,563)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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