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Betye Saar, Big Sisters Are Like That, 1964, ink on paper mounted to board© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Big Sisters Are Like That

Betye Saar (American, 1926–2026) · 1964

$3,825 price realized incl. premium

≈ £2,930≈ €3,532

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

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “ink on paper mounted to board”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
22 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Made in California: Contemporary Art (27558)
Date
April 20, 2022
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
85
Estimate
$3,000 – $5,000 (≈ £2,298 – £3,830) (≈ €2,770 – €4,617)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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