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Francis Alÿs, Study for "El Soplón", 1996, acrylic on board© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Study for "El Soplón"

Francis Alÿs (Belgian, b. 1959) · 1996

£82,550 price realized incl. premium

≈ $113,110≈ €96,717

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on board”
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Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled, inscribed and dated 'Francis, For Bruce Mexico, D.F. Plaza Santa Catarina 1996 Study for "el Soplon"' on the reverse
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
17.6 x 12.7 cm (6 7/8 x 5 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale (UK010425)
Date
June 26, 2025
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
30
Estimate
£25,000 – £35,000 (≈ $34,255 – $47,957) (≈ €29,290 – €41,006)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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