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Black Book by Christopher Wool, 1989, Hardcover book, with 17 text images, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets, bound (as issued),, sold Apr 2017Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Black Book

Christopher Wool (American, b. 1955) · 1989

$32,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £25,671≈ €30,425

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Medium
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As published: “Hardcover book, with 17 text images, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets, bound (as issued),”
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Paper
Edition
33/350
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 33/350 in black ink on the justification · Christopher Wool signature
Category
Other
Dimensions
58.4 x 40.6 cm (23 x 16 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection (NY030117)
Date
April 18, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
81
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £15,798 – £23,697) (≈ €18,723 – €28,085)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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