Black Chalkboard (Yo, Ho, Ho) by Gary Simmons, 1993, chalk on slate-painted fiberboard and wood, sold Nov 2022

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Black Chalkboard (Yo, Ho, Ho)

Gary Simmons (American, b. 1964) · 1993

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Medium: Drawing (chalk) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “chalk on slate-painted fiberboard and wood”
Support: Other support
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated "G Simmons 93" on the reverse
Category: Drawings
Dimensions: 48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session (NY010922)
Date: November 16, 2022
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 355
Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £33,608 – £50,412) (≈ €38,417 – €57,626)
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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