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Benjamín Cañas (Salvadoran, 1933–1987) · 1977

$32,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £25,069≈ €29,036

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on panel”
Support
Panel
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "Benjamín Cañas 77" lower right
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
46 1/8 x 46 1/8 in. (117.2 x 117.2 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Latin America (NY010517)
Date
May 24, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
74
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £15,427 – £23,141) (≈ €17,868 – €26,802)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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