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Variations I by John Cage, circa 1958, Blue ink drawing, on wove paper,, sold Apr 2016© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Variations I

John Cage (American, 1912–1992) · circa 1958

$938 price realized incl. premium

≈ £647≈ €833

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Blue ink drawing, on wove paper,”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and titled in blue ink · John Cage signature
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
S. 3 x 5 in. (7.6 x 12.7 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030116)
Date
April 25, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
233
Estimate
$1,000 – $2,000 (≈ £689 – £1,379) (≈ €888 – €1,776)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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