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Lovers by Francis Alÿs, 2001, graphite and masking tape on vellum, diptych, sold May 2017© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Lovers

Francis Alÿs (Belgian, b. 1959) · 2001

$23,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ £18,319≈ €21,364

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Medium
Drawing (pencil) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “graphite and masking tape on vellum, diptych”
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Signed / inscribed
(i) signed, titled, numbered and dated "#1 Lovers - 2001 - F. Alÿs" lower right (ii) signed with the artist's initials and numbered "#2 - F." lower left
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
(i) 13 1/2 x 8 in. (34.3 x 20.3 cm.) (ii) 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (34.3 x 24.1 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010417)
Date
May 17, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
149
Estimate
$15,000 – $20,000 (≈ £11,570 – £15,426) (≈ €13,493 – €17,990)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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