Prima Facie (Fifth State): Brevity by John Baldessari, 2006–2007, ink-jet print mounted on aluminum and enamel paint on canvas, in artist’s frame, in 2 parts, sold Sep 2023

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Prima Facie (Fifth State): Brevity

John Baldessari (American, 1931–2020) · 2006–2007

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As published: “ink-jet print mounted on aluminum and enamel paint on canvas, in artist’s frame, in 2 parts”
Support: Other support
Category: Prints (general)
Dimensions: each 53 1/4 x 43 in. (135.3 x 109.2 cm) overall 53 1/4 x 86 in. (135.3 x 218.4 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: New Now (NY010623)
Date: September 27, 2023
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 146
Estimate: $30,000 – $40,000 (≈ £24,718 – £32,957) (≈ €28,474 – €37,965)
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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