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Ben Shahn, Alienation, 1943, oil on canvas© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Alienation

Ben Shahn (American, 1898–1969) · 1943

$19,200 price realized incl. premium

≈ £9,768≈ €12,188

Hammer $16,000 · with buyer’s premium $19,200

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
23 x 36in
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
American Paintings (16083)
Date
May 21, 2008
Location
New York, United States
Lot
1114
Estimate
$12,000 – $16,000 (≈ £6,105 – £8,140) (≈ €7,618 – €10,157)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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