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Roots

Charles White (American, 1918–1979) · 1963

$877,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £659,597≈ €723,120

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “ink on board”
Support
Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "CHARLES WHITE '63" lower right
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
37 x 54 in. (94 x 137.2 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th c. & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010720)
Date
December 7, 2020
Location
New York
Lot
30
Estimate
$500,000 – $700,000 (≈ £376,053 – £526,474) (≈ €412,269 – €577,177)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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