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Sky Backdrop

Alex Israel (American, b. 1982) · 2013

£506,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ $777,883≈ €686,690

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated · Alex Israel signature
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
274.3 x 487.7 cm (107 7/8 x 192 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Contemporary Art Evening Sale (UK010115)
Date
February 12, 2015
Location
London
Lot
6
Estimate
£400,000 – £600,000 (≈ $614,320 – $921,480) (≈ €542,302 – €813,453)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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