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Oh Well by Mel Bochner, 2012, oil on velvet, sold Mar 2025© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Oh Well

Mel Bochner (American, 1940–2025) · 2012

HK$609,600 price realized incl. premium

≈ $78,364≈ £60,499≈ €72,579

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on velvet”
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled and dated '"Oh Well" Mel Bochner '12' on the stretcher
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
159.7 x 119.4 cm. (62 7/8 x 47 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art and Design (HK010325)
Date
March 29, 2025
Location
Hong Kong
Lot
17
Estimate
HK$400,000 – HK$600,000 (≈ $51,420 – $77,130) (≈ £39,697 – £59,546) (≈ €47,624 – €71,437)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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