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Christian Boltanski, Shadows from the Lessons of Darkness, 1987, oxidized copper, wire, tin, candles and wax, in 6 parts© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Shadows from the Lessons of Darkness

Christian Boltanski (French, 1944–2021) · 1987

£22,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ $28,559≈ €25,096

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Medium
Drawing (crayon) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “oxidized copper, wire, tin, candles and wax, in 6 parts”
Support
Panel
Signed / inscribed
Signed by the artist
Category
Other
Dimensions
smallest figure 9.5 x 5.4 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/8 in.) largest figure 14 x 6.9 cm (5 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.) overall installation dimensions variable
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010519)
Date
June 28, 2019
Location
London
Lot
245
Estimate
£20,000 – £30,000 (≈ $25,386 – $38,079) (≈ €22,308 – €33,461)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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