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Untitled by Karl Wirsum, 1970, Unique ballpoint pen and ink drawing, on wove paper, offered Oct 2023Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Karl Wirsum (American, 1939–2021) · 1970

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $4,000 – $6,000 (≈ £3,274 – £4,911) (≈ €3,762 – €5,643)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Unique ballpoint pen and ink drawing, on wove paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed in pencil on the reverse
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030423)
Date
October 24, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
438
Estimate
$4,000 – $6,000 (≈ £3,274 – £4,911) (≈ €3,762 – €5,643)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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