Basic research by Isa Genzken, 1989, Oil on canvas, sold May 2015

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Basic research

Isa Genzken (b. 1948) · 1989

€65,720 price realized incl. premium

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “Oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 45 x 60 cm
Auction house: Lempertz
Sale: Auction 1052 Contemporary Art II (1052-2)
Date: May 30, 2015
Lot: 703
Estimate: €6,000 – €8,000 (≈ $6,582 – $8,776) (≈ £4,314 – £5,752)
Source: Auction house lempertz.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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