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Imaginary Trouble by Frank Stella, 1986, oil on anodized aluminum, sold Sep 2019© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Imaginary Trouble

Frank Stella (American, 1936–2024) · 1986

$112,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £90,130≈ €102,245

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on anodized aluminum”
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
32 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (82.6 x 87.6 x 29.8 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
New Now (NY010619)
Date
September 24, 2019
Location
New York
Lot
43
Estimate
$60,000 – $80,000 (≈ £48,069 – £64,092) (≈ €54,531 – €72,707)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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