Helen Frankenthaler, Off White Square, 1973, acrylic on canvas

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Off White Square

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011) · 1973

$3,720,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £2,798,210≈ €3,067,695 Show prices also in

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Medium: Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated “Frankenthaler ‘73” lower left · Helen Frankenthaler signature
Category: Acrylic paintings
Dimensions: 79 1/2 x 255 1/4 in. (201.9 x 648.3 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th c. & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010720)
Date: December 7, 2020
Location: New York
Lot: 27
Estimate: $2,800,000 – $3,500,000 (≈ £2,105,897 – £2,632,371) (≈ €2,308,707 – €2,885,884)
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