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Marlene Dumas, Chained to the Bed for 15 Years, 1986-87, gouache and crayon on paper© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Chained to the Bed for 15 Years

Marlene Dumas (South African, b. 1953) · 1986-87

£325,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $423,605≈ €389,809

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Medium
Gouache · Works on paper all gouache results →
As published: “gouache and crayon on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated ‘Marlene Dumas ‘86’ lower centre; further titled ‘Chained to the Bed for 15 Years’ upper centre
Category
Gouaches
Dimensions
118.4 x 291.8 cm (46 5/8 x 114 7/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (UK010120)
Date
February 13, 2020
Location
London
Lot
30
Estimate
£300,000 – £400,000 (≈ $391,020 – $521,360) (≈ €359,823 – €479,764)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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