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Pantheon I

Sam Gilliam (American, 1933–2022) · 1983

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $70,000 – $100,000 (≈ £54,344 – £77,634) (≈ €62,595 – €89,421)

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
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas with collage, enamel on aluminum”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled and dated "Pantheon I Sam Gilliam 1983" on the reverse · Sam Gilliam signature
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
59 1/2 x 52 x 7 in. (151.1 x 132.1 x 17.8 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010419)
Date
May 15, 2019
Location
New York
Lot
200
Estimate
$70,000 – $100,000 (≈ £54,344 – £77,634) (≈ €62,595 – €89,421)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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