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Spectre

David Smith (American, 1906–1965) · 1953

$471,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £362,950≈ €416,962

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Medium
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As published: “steel and found objects”
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
15 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (40 x 39.4 x 13.3 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010818)
Date
November 14, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
184
Estimate
$400,000 – $600,000 (≈ £308,238 – £462,356) (≈ €354,108 – €531,161)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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