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David Salle, A Brief History of Christmas, 1996, oil, acrylic, silkscreen, photosensitized linen on canvas, in 2 parts© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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A Brief History of Christmas

David Salle (American, b. 1952) · 1996

£62,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ $96,650≈ €84,492

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Medium
Screenprint · Prints & multiples all screenprint results →
As published: “oil, acrylic, silkscreen, photosensitized linen on canvas, in 2 parts”
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Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed · David Salle signature
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
each 213.4 x 152.4 cm (84 x 60 in.) overall 213.4 x 304.8 cm (84 x 120 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010715)
Date
October 15, 2015
Location
London
Lot
110
Estimate
£50,000 – £70,000 (≈ $77,320 – $108,248) (≈ €67,593 – €94,631)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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