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Jack Pierson, The Crippled Beggar Knew a Priceless Secret, 2006, found metal, plastic and wood letters, glass, wax, wood, glazed ceramic, artificial flowers, paint, postcards, string, shell, incense sticks© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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The Crippled Beggar Knew a Priceless Secret

Jack Pierson (British, 1960–1980) · 2006

$106,250 price realized incl. premium

≈ £69,223≈ €95,138

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Medium
Drawing (crayon) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “found metal, plastic and wood letters, glass, wax, wood, glazed ceramic, artificial flowers, paint, postcards, string, shell, incense sticks”
Support
Panel
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Art glass
Dimensions
installed 112 x 60 5/8 x 9 in (284.50 x 154 x 22.90 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Contemporary Art and Design Evening Sale (NY010215)
Date
March 3, 2015
Location
New York
Lot
28
Estimate
$80,000 – $120,000 (≈ £52,121 – £78,181) (≈ €71,633 – €107,450)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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