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Crocodile in the Sewer by Jasper Johns, oil on paper, sold May 2022Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Crocodile in the Sewer

Jasper Johns (American, 1930–2009)

$52,920 price realized incl. premium

≈ £42,602≈ €50,280

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Medium
Oil · Works on paper all oil results →
As published: “oil on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled and dated ""Crocodile in the Sewer" R. Colescott Dec. 31 '94" lower right
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
41 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (105.4 x 74.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010422)
Date
May 19, 2022
Location
New York, United States
Lot
142
Estimate
$25,000 – $35,000 (≈ £20,126 – £28,176) (≈ €23,753 – €33,254)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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