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Self-portrait by Theophilus Brown, 1996, acrylic on canvas, offered May 2016Photo © Bonhams — view this lot on Bonhams ↗

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Self-portrait

Theophilus Brown (American, 1919–2012) · 1996

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $2,500 – $3,500 (≈ £1,723 – £2,412) (≈ €2,173 – €3,042)

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

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed with initials and dated
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Made in California (23276)
Date
May 4, 2016
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
66
Estimate
$2,500 – $3,500 (≈ £1,723 – £2,412) (≈ €2,173 – €3,042)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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