Tea Bag by Claes Oldenburg, 1972, Lithograph in colours, sold Mar 2005

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Tea Bag

Claes Oldenburg (American, 1929–2022) · 1972

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Medium: Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “Lithograph in colours”
Edition: 83/100
Signed / inscribed: Signed · Claes Oldenburg signature
Category: Lithographs
Dimensions: 62,5 : 48 cm (24,6 : 18,8 in)
Auction house: Ketterer Kunst
Sale: Old Masters and Modern Art/ Marine Art (292) (292)
Date: March 18, 2005
Location: Munich, Germany
Lot: 884
Estimate: €1,000 (≈ $1,328) (≈ £693)
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Typewriter Eraser by Claes Oldenburg, 1970, offset lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Aug 2026

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