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Reef II by Sam Gilliam, 1976, acrylic and canvas collage on beveled edge canvas, sold May 2022Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Reef II

Sam Gilliam (American, 1933–2022) · 1976

$371,700 price realized incl. premium

≈ £299,227≈ €353,159

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic and canvas collage on beveled edge canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and titled “Reef II Sam Gilliam” on the reverse · Sam Gilliam signature
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
60 x 27 1/2 in. (152.4 x 69.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010422)
Date
May 19, 2022
Location
New York, United States
Lot
155
Estimate
$100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £80,502 – £120,754) (≈ €95,012 – €142,518)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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