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Venus #2 by Ruud van Empel, 2006, Dye destruction print, Diasec mounted, offered Apr 2026Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Venus #2

Ruud van Empel (Dutch, b. 1958) · 2006

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £7,438 – £11,157) (≈ €8,539 – €12,808)

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
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Dye destruction print, Diasec mounted”
Edition
9/10
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Prints (general)
Dimensions
46 3/4 x 33 1/8 in. (118.7 x 84.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040126)
Date
April 11, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
136
Estimate
$10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £7,438 – £11,157) (≈ €8,539 – €12,808)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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