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David Hammons, Elephant Dung, 1986, poster paint on elephant dung, found objects and rope© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Elephant Dung

David Hammons (American, b. 1943) · 1986

£226,800 price realized incl. premium

≈ $311,895≈ €268,829

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Medium
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As published: “poster paint on elephant dung, found objects and rope”
Category
Prints (general)
Dimensions
14 x 20 x 16 cm (5 1/2 x 7 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (UK010921)
Date
October 15, 2021
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
37
Estimate
£150,000 – £250,000 (≈ $206,280 – $343,800) (≈ €177,797 – €296,328)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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