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MEL38 (Vapor drawing) by Larry Bell, 1984, aluminum and silicon monoxide on paper, sold May 2016Photo © Bonhams — view this lot on Bonhams ↗

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MEL38 (Vapor drawing)

Larry Bell (American, b. 1939) · 1984

$7,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £5,168≈ €6,519

Hammer $6,000 · with buyer’s premium $7,500

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Medium
Other · Works on paper all other results →
As published: “aluminum and silicon monoxide on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated · Larry Bell signature
Category
Works on paper (other)
Dimensions
29 3/4 x 24 in. (75.5 x 60.8 cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Made in California (23276)
Date
May 4, 2016
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
44
Estimate
$4,000 – $6,000 (≈ £2,757 – £4,135) (≈ €3,477 – €5,215)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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