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Couple by Marlene Dumas, 1996, mixed media on paper, in 2 parts, sold Oct 2016Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Couple

Marlene Dumas (South African, b. 1953) · 1996

£131,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $165,898≈ €148,322

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Medium
Mixed media · Works on paper all mixed media results →
As published: “mixed media on paper, in 2 parts”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled and dated 'Marlene Dumas "Couple" 1996' on the lower right of the male figure
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
each: 100 x 62.5 cm (39 3/8 x 24 5/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010716)
Date
October 6, 2016
Location
London
Lot
125
Estimate
£120,000 – £180,000 (≈ $151,968 – $227,952) (≈ €135,868 – €203,802)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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