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Sapling by Kara Walker, 2003, colored pencil on paper, sold Feb 2026© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Sapling

Kara Walker (b. 1969) · 2003

$28,380 price realized incl. premium

≈ £21,039≈ €24,098

Hammer $22,000 · with buyer’s premium $28,380

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Medium
Drawing (pencil) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “colored pencil on paper”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed with the artist's initials, titled, inscribed and dated "Sapling KW 2003 (George W.) 2003 KW Sapling" on the reverse · Kara Walker signature
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
24 x 19 in. (61 x 48.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, New York (NY010226)
Date
February 24, 2026
Location
New York
Lot
34
Estimate
$10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £7,413 – £11,120) (≈ €8,491 – €12,737)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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