Tree/Hand/Chair by John Baldessari, 1988, three black and white photographs, in 2 parts, sold Nov 2017

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Tree/Hand/Chair

John Baldessari (American, 1931–2020) · 1988

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Medium: Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “three black and white photographs, in 2 parts”
Category: Photographs
Dimensions: larger element 48 1/8 x 28 7/8 in. (122.2 x 73.3 cm.) smaller element 25 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (64.8 x 39.4 cm.) overall 48 1/8 x 44 3/8 in. (122.2 x 112.7 cm.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Afternoon Session (NY011117)
Date: November 15, 2017
Location: New York
Lot: 375
Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £75,936 – £113,904) (≈ €84,459 – €126,689)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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