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The Chess Players (S. 621a)

Marcel Duchamp (French, 1887–1968) · 1965

$34,830 price realized incl. premium

≈ £25,787≈ €29,785

Hammer $27,000 · with buyer’s premium $34,830

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Medium
Etching · Prints & multiples all etching results →
As published: “Etching, on handmade paper, with full margins”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Marcel Duchamp signature
Category
Etchings
Dimensions
I. 17 3/8 x 22 7/8 in. (44.1 x 58.1 cm) S. 20 1/4 x 26 1/2 in. (51.4 x 67.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
DUCHAMP & COMPANY, Curated by Francis M. Naumann (NY030826)
Date
April 23, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
454
Estimate
$15,000 – $20,000 (≈ £11,105 – £14,807) (≈ €12,827 – €17,103)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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