Untitled by Joan Mitchell, 1964, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2021

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Joan Mitchell (1925–1992) · 1964

$3,902,000 price realized incl. premium

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 76 7/8 x 45 in. (195.3 x 114.3 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010321)
Date: June 23, 2021
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 27
Estimate: $2,500,000 – $3,500,000 (≈ £1,787,246 – £2,502,145) (≈ €2,091,875 – €2,928,625)
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