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Grayson Perry C.B.E., 'AWFUL AND SIMPLE LIKE MURDER' VASE, 1987, 1987, glazed earthenware© Lyon & Turnbull — view on Lyon & Turnbull website ↗

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'AWFUL AND SIMPLE LIKE MURDER' VASE, 1987

Grayson Perry C.B.E. (British, b. 1960) · 1987

£16,380 price realized incl. premium

≈ $21,497≈ €18,612

Hammer £13,000 · with buyer’s premium £16,380

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Medium
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As published: “glazed earthenware”
Category
Ceramics & studio pottery
Dimensions
35cm high, 18cm wide (13 ¾in high, 7in wide)
Auction house
Lyon & Turnbull
Sale
MODERN MADE (856)
Date
October 30, 2025
Location
Mall, United Kingdom
Lot
419
Estimate
£10,000 – £15,000 (≈ $13,124 – $19,686) (≈ €11,363 – €17,044)
Source
Auction house lyonandturnbull.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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