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Lion by Gilbert&George, 1980, hand-dyed gelatin silver prints, in 4 parts, in artist's frames, offered May 2016Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Lion

Gilbert&George (b. 1960) · 1980

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $70,000 – $90,000 (≈ £48,466 – £62,314) (≈ €61,538 – €79,121)

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: “hand-dyed gelatin silver prints, in 4 parts, in artist's frames”
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
47 5/8 x 39 3/4 in. (121 x 101 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010416)
Date
May 10, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
266
Estimate
$70,000 – $90,000 (≈ £48,466 – £62,314) (≈ €61,538 – €79,121)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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