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Sterling Ruby, Skull Drum I, 2008, formica, wood and spray paint© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Skull Drum I

Sterling Ruby (German, b. 1972) · 2008

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate £60,000 – £80,000 (≈ $77,868 – $103,824) (≈ €68,233 – €90,978)

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
267.5 x 241.5 x 91.5 cm (105 3/8 x 95 1/8 x 36 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010517)
Date
June 30, 2017
Location
London
Lot
235
Estimate
£60,000 – £80,000 (≈ $77,868 – $103,824) (≈ €68,233 – €90,978)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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