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Obscene by Mel Bochner, 2012, monoprint with collage, engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker paper, sold Mar 2019© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Obscene

Mel Bochner (American, 1940–2025) · 2012

£17,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ $22,967≈ €20,377

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As published: “monoprint with collage, engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 'Bochner 2012' upper left
Category
Engravings
Dimensions
74.9 x 56.5 cm (29 1/2 x 22 1/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010219)
Date
March 7, 2019
Location
London
Lot
205
Estimate
£12,000 – £18,000 (≈ $15,749 – $23,623) (≈ €13,973 – €20,959)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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