William Kentridge, 2nd Hand Reading, 2013, India ink, graphite and coloured pencil with sewing pins on ‘Universal technological dictionary pages’ paper collage on board, in artist's frame

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2nd Hand Reading

William Kentridge (South African, b. 1955) · 2013

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As published: “India ink, graphite and coloured pencil with sewing pins on ‘Universal technological dictionary pages’ paper collage on board, in artist's frame”
Support: Board
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated 'KENTRIDGE 2013' lower right · William Kentridge signature
Category: Mixed media
Dimensions: 191.6 x 126.1 cm (75 3/8 x 49 5/8 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale (UK010424)
Date: June 27, 2024
Location: London, United Kingdom
Lot: 10
Estimate: £100,000 – £150,000 (≈ $126,450 – $189,675) (≈ €118,222 – €177,333)
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