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Jack Knife by Ed Mell, 1985, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2016Photo © Bonhams — view this lot on Bonhams ↗

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Jack Knife

Ed Mell (American, 1942–2024) · 1985

$87,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £70,559≈ €82,306

Hammer $70,000 · with buyer’s premium $87,500

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
60 x 48in
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
California and Western Paintings & Sculpture (23478)
Date
November 21, 2016
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
130
Estimate
$25,000 – $45,000 (≈ £20,160 – £36,287) (≈ €23,516 – €42,329)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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