Tea Pot by Claes Oldenburg, 1975, Lithograph, on beige Balinese handmade paper mounted to brown Moriki Japanese paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2015

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Tea Pot

Claes Oldenburg (American, 1929–2022) · 1975

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Medium: Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “Lithograph, on beige Balinese handmade paper mounted to brown Moriki Japanese paper, with full margins,”
Support: Paper
Edition: HC
Signed / inscribed: Signed · Claes Oldenburg signature
Category: Design (named designers)
Dimensions: I. 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (29.8 x 40 cm) overall S. 18 1/4 x 26 in. (46.4 x 66 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Evening & Day Editions (NY030115)
Date: April 21, 2015
Location: New York
Lot: 281
Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000 (≈ £2,687 – £4,030) (≈ €3,738 – €5,607)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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