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Bird 2 by Magdalena Abakanowicz, 2008, wood, steel, burlap and resin, sold Oct 2018© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Bird 2

Magdalena Abakanowicz (Polish, 1930–2017) · 2008

£68,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ $89,272≈ €77,614

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Medium
Sculpture · Sculpture all sculpture results →
As published: “wood, steel, burlap and resin”
Support
Panel
Signed / inscribed
Incised with the artist's monograph, signature and date 'M. ABAKANOWICZ 2008' on the edge of the base · Magdalena Abakanowicz signature
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
200 x 280 x 175 cm (78 3/4 x 110 1/4 x 68 7/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010718)
Date
October 4, 2018
Location
London
Lot
199
Estimate
£40,000 – £60,000 (≈ $51,940 – $77,910) (≈ €45,157 – €67,736)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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