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Elective Affinity Waterfall

Pat Steir (American, 1938–2026) · 1992

$2,295,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £1,698,113≈ €1,944,091

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
titled twice "Elective Affinitys" on the stretcher
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
111 x 147 in. (281.9 x 373.4 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010318)
Date
May 17, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
3
Estimate
$600,000 – $800,000 (≈ £443,951 – £591,935) (≈ €508,259 – €677,679)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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