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Céphalopode by Daniel Spoerri, 1989, bronze with green patina, offered Dec 2020Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Céphalopode

Daniel Spoerri (Swiss, 1930–2024) · 1989

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 (≈ $5,348 – $8,023) (≈ €4,406 – €6,608)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
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As published: “bronze with green patina”
Edition
4/8
Signed / inscribed
Incised with the artist's signature, number and date 'Daniel Spoerri 89 4/8' on the base
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
42.5 x 28.5 x 35 cm (16 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
New Now (UK010820)
Date
December 15, 2020
Location
London
Lot
189
Estimate
£4,000 – £6,000 (≈ $5,348 – $8,023) (≈ €4,406 – €6,608)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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