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Rule Without Exception by Lewis Baltz, 1991, Dye destruction print, flush-mounted, offered Apr 2016Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Rule Without Exception

Lewis Baltz (American, 1945–2014) · 1991

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £8,408 – £12,612) (≈ €10,545 – €15,817)

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

Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Dye destruction print, flush-mounted”
Edition
3/3
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Lewis Baltz signature
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
26 1/2 x 39 in. (67.3 x 99.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040116)
Date
April 4, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
5
Estimate
$12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £8,408 – £12,612) (≈ €10,545 – €15,817)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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