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Model: The Pipe (Modèle: La Pipe) by Marcel Broodthaers, 1968-1969, painted vacuum-formed plastic plate, offered Mar 2025

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Model: The Pipe (Modèle: La Pipe)

Marcel Broodthaers (Belgian, 1924–1976) · 1968-1969

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate £40,000 – £60,000 (≈ $51,644 – $77,466) (≈ €47,567 – €71,351)

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

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Medium: Other · Paintings all other results →
As published: “painted vacuum-formed plastic plate”
Edition: 4/7
Signed / inscribed: Signed with the artist's initials and numbered '4/7 M.B.' on the reverse
Category: Other
Dimensions: 82.2 x 119.5 cm (32 3/8 x 47 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010225)
Date: March 7, 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
Lot: 204
Estimate: £40,000 – £60,000 (≈ $51,644 – $77,466) (≈ €47,567 – €71,351)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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