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Capri Battery by Joseph Beuys, 1985, Light bulb with plug socket,, sold Apr 2014Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Capri Battery

Joseph Beuys (German, 1921–1986) · 1985

$21,250 price realized incl. premium

≈ £12,614≈ €15,331

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Medium
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As published: “Light bulb with plug socket,”
Edition
189/200
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 189/200 in pencil on a certificate · Joseph Beuys signature
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
3 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. (8 x 11 x 6 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030114)
Date
April 28, 2014
Location
New York
Lot
5
Estimate
$15,000 – $25,000 (≈ £8,904 – £14,840) (≈ €10,822 – €18,036)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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