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John Baldessari, Prima Facie: Splendid/Focused/Stoical/Optimistic, 2005, archival digital print on paper mounted on board, in 4 parts

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Prima Facie: Splendid/Focused/Stoical/Optimistic

John Baldessari (American, 1931–2020) · 2005

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Medium: Print (other) · Prints & multiples all print (other) results →
As published: “archival digital print on paper mounted on board, in 4 parts”
Support: Paper
Category: Prints (general)
Dimensions: each 66 x 106.7 cm (25 7/8 x 42 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010217)
Date: March 10, 2017
Location: London
Lot: 128
Estimate: £100,000 – £150,000 (≈ $121,560 – $182,340) (≈ €114,614 – €171,922)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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