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Morris Louis (American, 1912–1962) · 1958

$1,630,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £1,311,555≈ €1,523,080

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic resin (Magna) on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and inscribed "m. Louis #74" on the reverse
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
90 1/2 x 140 1/2 in. (229.9 x 356.9 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010716)
Date
November 16, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
31
Estimate
$1,500,000 – $2,500,000 (≈ £1,206,952 – £2,011,587) (≈ €1,401,607 – €2,336,012)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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