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Lee Bontecou, Untitled, 1959, welded iron, canvas, muslin, wire and velvet© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Lee Bontecou (American, 1931–2022) · 1959

$187,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £142,380≈ €158,361

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Medium
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As published: “welded iron, canvas, muslin, wire and velvet”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "Bontecou 59" on the lower right side edge
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
8 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. (20.3 x 12.1 x 5.4 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session (NY010817)
Date
November 15, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
115
Estimate
$150,000 – $200,000 (≈ £113,904 – £151,872) (≈ €126,689 – €168,919)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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