Barkley L. Hendricks, Vendetta, 1977, oil, acrylic and Magna on canvas

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Vendetta

Barkley L. Hendricks (American, 1945–2017) · 1977

$3,206,000 price realized incl. premium

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil, acrylic and Magna on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed "B. Hendricks" upper right; signed, titled and dated ""VENDETTA" 1977 BARKLEY L. HENDRICKS" on the overlap
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 35 7/8 x 48 in. (91.1 x 121.9 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010324)
Date: May 14, 2024
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 4
Estimate: $2,500,000 – $3,500,000 (≈ £1,991,080 – £2,787,512) (≈ €2,315,672 – €3,241,941)
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