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Pensive by Elizabeth Catlett, 1946, bronze with dark brown patina, sold Apr 2026Photo © Bonhams — view this lot on Bonhams ↗

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Pensive

Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012) · 1946

$40,960 price realized incl. premium

≈ £30,325≈ €35,027

Hammer $32,000 · with buyer’s premium $40,960

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Medium
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As published: “bronze with dark brown patina”
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
16 5/8 in. (42.2 cm.) high, on a 1 in. (2.5 cm.) high marble base
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
American Art (31842)
Date
April 23, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
79
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £29,614 – £44,421) (≈ €34,206 – €51,308)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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