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The Challenge by Ernest Berke, 1961, bronze with brown patina on a wooden base, sold Jan 2013© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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The Challenge

Ernest Berke (1921–2010) · 1961

$438 price realized incl. premium

≈ £273≈ €328

Hammer $350 · with buyer’s premium $438

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Medium
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As published: “bronze with brown patina on a wooden base”
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
height: 11 1/2in (12 1/2in including base)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Period Art & Design (20892)
Date
January 13, 2013
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
7063
Estimate
$800 – $1,000 (≈ £498 – £623) (≈ €600 – €750)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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