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Alton Pickens, The Acrobat, 1947, oil on canvas© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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The Acrobat

Alton Pickens (American, 1917–1991) · 1947

$93,825 price realized incl. premium

≈ £74,147≈ €83,990

Hammer $75,000 · with buyer’s premium $93,825

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
49 3/4 x 34in
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
American Art (25174)
Date
May 22, 2019
Location
New York, United States
Lot
20
Estimate
$2,500 – $3,500 (≈ £1,976 – £2,766) (≈ €2,238 – €3,133)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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