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Parabolic Umbilic by Sterling Ruby, 2007, wood, urethane, spray paint and ceramic, in two parts, sold Dec 2025Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Parabolic Umbilic

Sterling Ruby (German, b. 1972) · 2007

$28,380 price realized incl. premium

≈ £21,493≈ €24,436

Hammer $22,000 · with buyer’s premium $28,380

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Medium
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As published: “wood, urethane, spray paint and ceramic, in two parts”
Support
Panel
Signed / inscribed
incised with the artist's initials and date "SR.07" on the reverse
Category
Other
Dimensions
96 1/2 x 49 x 17 3/4 in. (245.1 x 124.5 x 45.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, New York (NY010725)
Date
December 2, 2025
Location
New York
Lot
29
Estimate
$30,000 – $50,000 (≈ £22,720 – £37,867) (≈ €25,831 – €43,051)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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