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Optimierung (Optimization) by Sigmar Polke, 1996, Screenprint in colours, on smooth wove paper, with full margins,, offered Jun 2015Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Optimierung (Optimization)

Sigmar Polke (German, 1941–2010) · 1996

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate £800 – £1,200 (≈ $1,237 – $1,855) (≈ €1,101 – €1,651)

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
Screenprint · Prints & multiples all screenprint results →
As published: “Screenprint in colours, on smooth wove paper, with full margins,”
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Paper
Edition
34/100
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
I. 48.1 x 70.1 cm (18 7/8 x 27 5/8 in.) S. 59.5 x 83.9 cm (23 3/8 x 33 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (UK030215)
Date
June 11, 2015
Location
London
Lot
168
Estimate
£800 – £1,200 (≈ $1,237 – $1,855) (≈ €1,101 – €1,651)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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