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Sterling Ruby, The Martyr, 2006, urethane, foam, paint and t-shirt, in 2 parts© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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The Martyr

Sterling Ruby (German, b. 1972) · 2006

$22,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £17,987≈ €19,936

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Medium
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As published: “urethane, foam, paint and t-shirt, in 2 parts”
Category
Other
Dimensions
overall 10 1/2 x 78 1/2 x 45 in. (26.7 x 199.4 x 114.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th c. & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session (NY010520)
Date
July 2, 2020
Location
New York
Lot
299
Estimate
$30,000 – $50,000 (≈ £23,983 – £39,971) (≈ €26,582 – €44,303)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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