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La pipe by Marcel Broodthaers, 1968, enamel on vacuum-formed plastic relief with metal eyelets, sold Oct 2019

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La pipe

Marcel Broodthaers (Belgian, 1924–1976) · 1968

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Medium: Other · Paintings all other results →
As published: “enamel on vacuum-formed plastic relief with metal eyelets”
Edition: 4/7
Signed / inscribed: Signed with the artist's initials, inscribed and numbered 'ex. n°4 4/7 M.B.' on the reverse
Category: Other
Dimensions: 82.6 x 119.4 cm (32 1/2 x 47 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010719)
Date: October 3, 2019
Location: London
Lot: 154
Estimate: £50,000 – £70,000 (≈ $61,670 – $86,338) (≈ €56,314 – €78,840)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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