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Death Wish by Matthew Barney, 2002, graphite, pigment and glass tape on November 29, 1976 issue of Newsweek , in artist's nylon frame, sold Sep 2017Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Death Wish

Matthew Barney (American, b. 1967) · 2002

$6,875 price realized incl. premium

≈ £5,089≈ €5,743

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Medium
Drawing (pencil) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “graphite, pigment and glass tape on November 29, 1976 issue of Newsweek , in artist's nylon frame”
Edition
4/10
Signed / inscribed
Signed, numbered and dated "Matthew B 02 4/10" on the reverse
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
12 x 9 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (30.5 x 24.1 x 4.4 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
New Now (NY010617)
Date
September 19, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
210
Estimate
$8,000 – $12,000 (≈ £5,922 – £8,883) (≈ €6,682 – €10,023)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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