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The Believer by Marlene Dumas, 2005, oil on linen, sold Oct 2021Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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The Believer

Marlene Dumas (South African, b. 1953) · 2005

£1,656,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $2,277,331≈ €1,962,878

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on linen”
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Linen
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled and dated 'The Believer M Dumas 2005 M Dumas 2005 The Believer' on the reverse
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
130 x 110 cm (51 1/8 x 43 1/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (UK010921)
Date
October 15, 2021
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
14
Estimate
£1,600,000 – £2,400,000 (≈ $2,200,320 – $3,300,480) (≈ €1,896,501 – €2,844,751)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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