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Helen Frankenthaler, Cape Breton, 1952, watercolor and ink on paper© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Cape Breton

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011) · 1952

$20,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £15,412≈ €17,705

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolor and ink on paper”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dedicated "to Alan with love Helen" lower right; further titled and inscribed "Margaree Harbour, Cape Breton. from southern shore (Gray Cape)" on the · Helen Frankenthaler signature
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
11 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. (28.3 x 35.9 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010818)
Date
November 14, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
204
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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