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Kara Walker, The Emancipation Approximation portfolio, 1999-2000, The complete set of 26 screenprints in colors, on Somerset 500 g paper, the full sheets,© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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The Emancipation Approximation portfolio

Kara Walker (American, b. 1969) · 1999-2000

$125,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £80,453≈ €95,325

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Medium
Screenprint · Prints & multiples all screenprint results →
As published: “The complete set of 26 screenprints in colors, on Somerset 500 g paper, the full sheets,”
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Paper
Edition
BAT
Signed / inscribed
Signed and annotated `1BAT' in pencil on the colophon · Kara Walker signature
Category
Screenprints
Dimensions
45 3/4 x 45 3/4 in (116.2 x 116.2 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030013)
Date
April 29, 2013
Location
New York
Lot
85
Estimate
$120,000 – $180,000 (≈ £77,235 – £115,852) (≈ €91,512 – €137,268)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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