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Compression de tonneaux by Cesar, 1969, compressed metal, offered Jun 2017© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Compression de tonneaux

Cesar (Japanese, 1921–1998) · 1969

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate £250,000 – £300,000 (≈ $324,275 – $389,130) (≈ €284,128 – €340,953)

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

Medium
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As published: “compressed metal”
Signed / inscribed
Signed 'César' lower edge · Cesar signature
Category
Other
Dimensions
126 x 61 x 61 cm (49 5/8 x 24 x 24 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (UK010417)
Date
June 29, 2017
Location
London
Lot
25
Estimate
£250,000 – £300,000 (≈ $324,275 – $389,130) (≈ €284,128 – €340,953)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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