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Focus II by Sam Gilliam, 2014, watercolor on rice paper, sold May 2023Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Focus II

Sam Gilliam (American, 1933–2022) · 2014

$88,900 price realized incl. premium

≈ £71,029≈ €81,702

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolor on rice paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "Sam Gilliam '14" lower right; titled "FOCUS II" lower left · Sam Gilliam signature
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
28 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (72.4 x 118.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010423)
Date
May 16, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
209
Estimate
$50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £39,949 – £55,928) (≈ €45,952 – €64,332)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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