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October Light by Ralph Humphrey, 1983, acrylic modeling paste on panel, sold May 2023Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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October Light

Ralph Humphrey (American, 1932–1990) · 1983

$24,130 price realized incl. premium

≈ £19,279≈ €22,176

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic modeling paste on panel”
Support
Panel
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled and dated ""October Light" 1983 RALPH HUMPHREY 83" on the reverse
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
54 1/8 x 48 in. (137.5 x 121.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010423)
Date
May 16, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
242
Estimate
$18,000 – $25,000 (≈ £14,382 – £19,974) (≈ €16,543 – €22,976)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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