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Rules of Interference by Mel Bochner, 1974, Etching and aquatint in black and gray, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2017© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Rules of Interference

Mel Bochner (American, 1940–2025) · 1974

$1,375 price realized incl. premium

≈ £1,086≈ €1,287

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Medium
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As published: “Etching and aquatint in black and gray, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins”
Support
Paper
Edition
8/35
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Etchings
Dimensions
I. 22 x 31 in. (55.9 x 78.7 cm) S. 29 5/8 x 39 in. (75.2 x 99.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection (NY030117)
Date
April 18, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
312
Estimate
$1,000 – $1,500 (≈ £790 – £1,185) (≈ €936 – €1,404)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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