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John Little, Tropic of Cancer, 1958, oil on canvas© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Tropic of Cancer

John Little (American, 1907–1984) · 1958

$87,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £64,911≈ €74,253

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "John Little '58" lower left; further signed, titled and dated ""TROPIC of CANCER 1958 John Little" on the reverse
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
73 1/8 x 73 in. (185.7 x 185.4 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010418)
Date
May 16, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
120
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £14,837 – £22,255) (≈ €16,972 – €25,458)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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