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P.D. Idol

Georg Baselitz (German, 1938–2026) · 1964

£1,830,300 price realized incl. premium

≈ $2,541,189≈ €2,045,881

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas, in artist's frame”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed 'G. Baselitz' lower left; further signed and titled 'G. Baselitz "P.D. Idol"' on the reverse
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
101 x 81.5 cm (39 3/4 x 32 1/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (UK010118)
Date
March 8, 2018
Location
London
Lot
17
Estimate
£1,500,000 – £2,000,000 (≈ $2,082,600 – $2,776,800) (≈ €1,676,677 – €2,235,569)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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