Stella Gran Cairo by Elaine Sturtevant, 1988, alkyd on canvas, sold Jul 2020

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Stella Gran Cairo

Elaine Sturtevant (American, 1924–2014) · 1988

$620,000 price realized incl. premium

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Medium: Other · Other all other results →
As published: “alkyd on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed, titled and dated ""STELLA GRAND CAIRO" Sturtevant '88" on the overlap
Category: Other
Dimensions: 85 3/8 x 85 1/2 in. (216.9 x 217.2 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century and Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010320)
Date: July 2, 2020
Location: New York
Lot: 25
Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000 (≈ £319,770 – £479,655) (≈ €354,421 – €531,632)
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