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Freedom: A Fable by Kara Walker, 1997, Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), contained in the original cardboard packing box, sold Oct 2017Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Freedom: A Fable

Kara Walker (American, b. 1969) · 1997

$3,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £2,274≈ €2,551

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Medium
Other · Works on paper all other results →
As published: “Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), contained in the original cardboard packing box”
Support
Paper
Category
Other
Dimensions
9 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 5/8 in (23.8 x 21.3 x 1.6 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030217)
Date
October 17, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
333
Estimate
$1,800 – $2,400 (≈ £1,365 – £1,820) (≈ €1,531 – €2,041)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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