Theatre #7 by Ruud van Empel, 2012, Dye destruction print, face-mounted to Plexiglas and flush-mounted, sold Apr 2025

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Theatre #7

Ruud van Empel (Dutch, b. 1958) · 2012

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Medium: Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Dye destruction print, face-mounted to Plexiglas and flush-mounted”
Edition: 5/7
Signed / inscribed: Signed, titled, numbered and dated 'THEATRE #7 2012 5/7 RUUD VAN EMPEL’ on an artist label affixed to the reverse of the mount
Category: Photographs
Dimensions: 100 x 300 cm (39 3/8 x 118 1/8 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art (UK010325)
Date: April 10, 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
Lot: 142
Estimate: £15,000 – £25,000 (≈ $19,385 – $32,308) (≈ €17,492 – €29,153)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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