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The Climb by Hans Hofmann, 1960, oil on board, sold Sep 2026Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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The Climb

Hans Hofmann (American, 1880–1966) · 1960

$258,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £194,688≈ €226,256

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on board”
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Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "hans hofmann 60" lower right; signed, titled and dated "the climb 1960 hans hofmann" on the reverse
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
83 3/4 x 47 3/4 in. (212.7 x 121.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art (NY010626)
Date
September 26, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
41
Estimate
$150,000 – $200,000 (≈ £113,190 – £150,921) (≈ €131,544 – €175,392)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 29, 2026

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