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I learned Helplessness from Rats by Bruce Nauman, 1988, Etching and drypoint, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2015Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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I learned Helplessness from Rats

Bruce Nauman (American, b. 1941) · 1988

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As published: “Etching and drypoint, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins,”
Support
Paper
Edition
28/35
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
I. 8 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (22.5 x 30.2 cm) S. 15 3/8 x 17 3/4 in. (39.1 x 45.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030115)
Date
April 21, 2015
Location
New York
Lot
167
Estimate
$3,000 – $5,000 (≈ £2,015 – £3,358) (≈ €2,804 – €4,673)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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