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Johns White Target (First Study) by Elaine Sturtevant, 1986–1988, encaustic and collage on canvas, sold Nov 2021© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Johns White Target (First Study)

Elaine Sturtevant (American, 1924–2014) · 1986–1988

$655,200 price realized incl. premium

≈ £486,126≈ €577,523

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Medium
Mixed media · Paintings all mixed media results →
As published: “encaustic and collage on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled and dated ““Johns White Target” (First Study) E. Sturtevant 1986/88” on the reverse
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
30 1/4 x 30 1/4 in. (76.8 x 76.8 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session (NY010821)
Date
November 18, 2021
Location
New York, United States
Lot
118
Estimate
$200,000 – $300,000 (≈ £148,390 – £222,585) (≈ €176,289 – €264,434)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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