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Untitled by Lee Bontecou, 1998, pastel on paper, sold May 2026Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Untitled

Lee Bontecou (American, 1931–2022) · 1998

$32,250 price realized incl. premium

≈ £24,031≈ €27,804

Hammer $25,000 · with buyer’s premium $32,250

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Medium
Pastel · Works on paper all pastel results →
As published: “pastel on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed, dedicated and dated "To Val, Bontecou 1998" lower right
Category
Pastels
Dimensions
image 4 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (10.8 x 17.5 cm) sheet 6 3/8 x 9 in. (16.2 x 22.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Morning Session (NY010426)
Date
May 21, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
140
Estimate
$25,000 – $35,000 (≈ £18,629 – £26,080) (≈ €21,554 – €30,175)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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