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Karl Wirsum, Mr. Big Arms in a No Swipe Place, 1977, acrylic on acetate in artist's frame© Wright — view on Wright website ↗

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Mr. Big Arms in a No Swipe Place

Karl Wirsum (American, 1939–2021) · 1977

$37,800 price realized incl. premium

≈ £29,825≈ €35,278

Hammer $30,000 · with buyer’s premium $37,800

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on acetate in artist's frame”
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
27¾ h x 22¾ w x 1½ d in (70 x 58 x 4 cm)
Auction house
Wright
Sale
Elevated: Art Via Chicago (auctions/2024/06/elevated-art-via-chicago)
Date
June 18, 2024
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Lot
123
Estimate
$40,000 – — (≈ £31,561) (≈ €37,331)
Source
Auction house wright20.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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