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The Sword Swallower by Hank Willis Thomas, 2017, mixed media, including sports jerseys, offered May 2023Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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The Sword Swallower

Hank Willis Thomas (American, b. 1976) · 2017

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £39,949 – £55,928) (≈ €45,952 – €64,332)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
Mixed media · Paintings all mixed media results →
As published: “mixed media, including sports jerseys”
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
70 1/8 x 56 1/4 in. (178.1 x 142.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session (NY010523)
Date
May 16, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
341
Estimate
$50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £39,949 – £55,928) (≈ €45,952 – €64,332)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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