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Milton Avery, Reclining Bather, 1948, oil on artist's board© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Reclining Bather

Milton Avery (American, 1885–1965) · 1948

$51,600 price realized incl. premium

≈ £38,938≈ €45,251

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on artist's board”
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Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "Milton Avery 1948" lower left; signed, titled and dated ""Reclining Bather" by Milton Avery 1948" on the reverse
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
5 x 12 7/8 in. (12.7 x 32.7 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art (NY010626)
Date
September 26, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
37
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £15,092 – £22,638) (≈ €17,539 – €26,309)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 29, 2026

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