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Phone

John Wesley (American, 1928–2022) · 1982

$88,900 price realized incl. premium

≈ £71,029≈ €81,702

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled and dated ""PHONE" John Wesley 1982" on the reverse
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
60 x 72 in. (152.4 x 182.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010423)
Date
May 16, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
114
Estimate
$80,000 – $120,000 (≈ £63,918 – £95,877) (≈ €73,523 – €110,284)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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