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Al Held, Cygnus I, 1989, acrylic on canvas© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Cygnus I

Al Held (American, 1928–2005) · 1989

$52,920 price realized incl. premium

≈ £39,816≈ €43,685

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "AL HELD 89" on the reverse
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th c. and Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session (NY010820)
Date
December 8, 2020
Location
New York
Lot
209
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £15,048 – £22,572) (≈ €16,510 – €24,765)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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