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Christopher Wool, Black Book, 1989, Hardcover book, with 17 text images, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets, bound (as issued),© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Black Book

Christopher Wool (American, b. 1955) · 1989

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £16,371 – £24,556) (≈ €18,811 – €28,217)

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: “Hardcover book, with 17 text images, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets, bound (as issued),”
Support
Paper
Edition
71/350
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 71/350 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 & Works on Paper (NY030423)
Date
October 24, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
131
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £16,371 – £24,556) (≈ €18,811 – €28,217)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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