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Cotton (L.P. KW-96-05A) by Kara Walker, 1997, Etching and aquatint, on Mulberry paper Chine collé to Rives BFK paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2021Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Cotton (L.P. KW-96-05A)

Kara Walker (American, b. 1969) · 1997

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$21,420 price realized incl. premium

≈ £15,488≈ €18,378

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As published: “Etching and aquatint, on Mulberry paper Chine collé to Rives BFK paper, with full margins”
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Paper
Edition
34/35
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Kara Walker signature
Category
Etchings
Dimensions
I. 11 7/8 x 8 3/4 in. (30.2 x 22.2 cm) S. 18 x 15 1/8 in. (45.7 x 38.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030221)
Date
October 19, 2021
Location
New York, United States
Lot
394
Estimate
$1,500 – $2,500 (≈ £1,085 – £1,808) (≈ €1,287 – €2,145)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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