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Woman with Serpent by Fernando Botero, 1983, bronze, offered Jul 2020Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Woman with Serpent

Fernando Botero (Colombian, 1932–2023) · 1983

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $200,000 – $250,000 (≈ £159,885 – £199,856) (≈ €177,211 – €221,513)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

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Medium
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As published: “bronze”
Edition
8/9
Signed / inscribed
Incised with the artist’s signature and number “Botero 8/9” and stamped with the Fonderia M Italy foundry mark on the figure’s proper right upper arm · Fernando Botero signature
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
7 1/2 x 11 x 18 1/4 in. (19.1 x 27.9 x 46.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th c. & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010420)
Date
July 2, 2020
Location
New York
Lot
137
Estimate
$200,000 – $250,000 (≈ £159,885 – £199,856) (≈ €177,211 – €221,513)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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