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Mel Bochner, Untitled (Estimating an 8" x 8" Square), 1972, pencil and colored pencil on paper, in 2 parts© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Untitled (Estimating an 8" x 8" Square)

Mel Bochner (American, 1940–2025) · 1972

$37,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £28,897≈ €33,198

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Medium
Drawing (pencil) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “pencil and colored pencil on paper, in 2 parts”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Each signed, titled, inscribed and dated "ESTIMATING AN 8" x 8" SQUARE RED LINE: DRAWN FIRST, FREE HAND GREY LINE: DRAWN SECOND, MEASURED MEL BOCHNER, 1972" low
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
each 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010818)
Date
November 14, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
130
Estimate
$15,000 – $20,000 (≈ £11,559 – £15,412) (≈ €13,279 – €17,705)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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