Yu-ichi Inoue, Illusion, 1980, ink on Japanese paper laid on board

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Illusion

Yu-ichi Inoue · 1980

HK$500,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $64,030≈ £47,880≈ €53,573 Show prices also in

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Medium: Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “ink on Japanese paper laid on board”
Support: Paper
Category: Design (named designers)
Dimensions: 142 x 188 cm. (55 7/8 x 74 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale (HK010417)
Date: November 26, 2017
Location: Hong Kong
Lot: 43
Estimate: HK$400,000 – HK$600,000 (≈ $51,224 – $76,836) (≈ £38,304 – £57,456) (≈ €42,858 – €64,287)
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