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Old Abandoned Mill by Charles Sheeler, 1948, tempera on paper mounted to board, sold May 2026Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Old Abandoned Mill

Charles Sheeler (American, 1883–1965) · 1948

$58,050 price realized incl. premium

≈ £43,256≈ €50,047

Hammer $45,000 · with buyer’s premium $58,050

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Medium
Tempera · Works on paper all tempera results →
As published: “tempera on paper mounted to board”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "Sheeler 1948" lower right
Category
Works on paper (other)
Dimensions
image 7 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. (18.7 x 19.1 cm) sheet 8 x 8 5/8 in. (20.3 x 21.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Morning Session (NY010426)
Date
May 21, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
222
Estimate
$60,000 – $80,000 (≈ £44,709 – £59,613) (≈ €51,729 – €68,971)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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