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Study for Bird

Alex Katz (American, b. 1927) · 1992

$40,640 price realized incl. premium

≈ £32,470≈ €37,350

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on board”
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Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "Alex Katz 92" upper right · Alex Katz signature
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
12 x 9 1/4 in. (30.5 x 23.5 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010423)
Date
May 16, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
248
Estimate
$25,000 – $35,000 (≈ £19,974 – £27,964) (≈ €22,976 – €32,166)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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