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John Cage, Dramatic Fire, 1989, Aquatint and embossing on smoked J Whatman Mould Made paper, the full sheet,© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Dramatic Fire

John Cage (American, 1912–1992) · 1989

£1,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ $2,280≈ €1,962

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Medium
Aquatint · Prints & multiples all aquatint results →
As published: “Aquatint and embossing on smoked J Whatman Mould Made paper, the full sheet,”
Support
Paper
Edition
8/25
Signed / inscribed
Signed · John Cage signature
Category
Aquatints
Dimensions
S. 46.4 x 58 cm (18 1/4 x 22 7/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (UK030115)
Date
January 22, 2015
Location
London
Lot
160
Estimate
£1,000 – £1,500 (≈ $1,520 – $2,280) (≈ €1,308 – €1,962)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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