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Blue Tender

Thomas Downing (American, 1928–1985)

$200,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £155,267≈ €178,843

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled and dated "Blue Tender - Downing - 11/64" on the reverse
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
87 3/4 x 87 1/4 in. (222.9 x 221.6 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010419)
Date
May 15, 2019
Location
New York
Lot
227
Estimate
$30,000 – $50,000 (≈ £23,290 – £38,817) (≈ €26,826 – €44,711)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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