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Ben Messick, Telephones, circa 1940, oil on canvas© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Telephones

Ben Messick (American, 1901–1981) · circa 1940

$3,825 price realized incl. premium

≈ £3,130≈ €3,741

Hammer $3,000 · with buyer’s premium $3,825

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
20 x 22 in.
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
California Art (27584)
Date
August 2, 2022
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
127
Estimate
$4,000 – $6,000 (≈ £3,273 – £4,910) (≈ €3,912 – €5,869)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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