The Red Virgin by Robert Rauschenberg, 1969, gouache, watercolor, pencil and solvent transfer on Arches paper, offered Nov 2021

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The Red Virgin

Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925–2008) · 1969

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £74,195 – £111,292) (≈ €88,145 – €132,217)

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

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Medium: Gouache · Works on paper all gouache results →
As published: “gouache, watercolor, pencil and solvent transfer on Arches paper”
Support: Paper
Signed / inscribed: Signed, titled and inscribed “THE RED VIRGIN RAUSCHENBERG XXX" lower right · Robert Rauschenberg signature
Category: Gouaches
Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 30 in. (57.2 x 76.2 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session (NY010821)
Date: November 18, 2021
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 149
Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £74,195 – £111,292) (≈ €88,145 – €132,217)
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