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William Kentridge, Telegrams from the Nose, 2008, India ink and watercolor on paper, in 9 parts© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Telegrams from the Nose

William Kentridge (South African, b. 1955) · 2008

$38,100 price realized incl. premium

≈ £30,231≈ €36,596

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “India ink and watercolor on paper, in 9 parts”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
each variously inscribed on the reverse
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
each 10 x 9 1/4 in. (25.4 x 23.5 cm) installation dimensions variable, approximately 34 1/2 x 82 1/2 in. (87.6 x 209.6 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art (NY010125)
Date
February 28, 2025
Location
New York, United States
Lot
146
Estimate
$30,000 – $50,000 (≈ £23,804 – £39,673) (≈ €28,816 – €48,026)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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