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White Boy Learns a Lesson

Peter Saul (American, b. 1934) · 1967

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $200,000 – $300,000 (≈ £157,891 – £236,836) (≈ €189,358 – €284,037)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "SAUL '67" lower right
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
67 3/4 x 60 in. (172.1 x 152.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010824)
Date
November 20, 2024
Location
New York, United States
Lot
140
Estimate
$200,000 – $300,000 (≈ £157,891 – £236,836) (≈ €189,358 – €284,037)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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