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Dwarf Head (chocolate) by Paul McCarthy, 2000, platinum-based silicone and wood crate, sold Dec 2023Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Dwarf Head (chocolate)

Paul McCarthy (American, b. 1945) · 2000

£20,320 price realized incl. premium

≈ $25,583≈ €23,736

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Medium
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As published: “platinum-based silicone and wood crate”
Support
Panel
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
head 39.4 x 43.2 x 48.9 cm (15 1/2 x 17 x 19 1/4 in.) crate 61.6 x 52.4 x 54.6 cm (24 1/4 x 20 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.) overall 101 x 52.4 x 54.6 cm (39 3/4 x 20 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
New Now (UK010823)
Date
December 6, 2023
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
92
Estimate
£20,000 – £30,000 (≈ $25,180 – $37,770) (≈ €23,362 – €35,044)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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