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Sterling Ruby, Headless Dick / Deth Till, 2008, Formica, wood and spray paint© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Headless Dick / Deth Till

Sterling Ruby (German, b. 1972) · 2008

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $80,000 – $120,000 (≈ £52,514 – £78,771) (≈ €62,165 – €93,247)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
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As published: “Formica, wood and spray paint”
Support
Panel
Category
Other
Dimensions
180 x 47 7/8 x 150 in. (457.2 x 121.9 x 381 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010413)
Date
May 17, 2013
Location
New York
Lot
121
Estimate
$80,000 – $120,000 (≈ £52,514 – £78,771) (≈ €62,165 – €93,247)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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