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Dove and Thistle Pod by Viola Frey, 1963, oil on canvas, sold May 2007Photo © Bonhams — view this lot on Bonhams ↗

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Dove and Thistle Pod

Viola Frey (American, 1933–2004) · 1963

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$2,160 price realized incl. premium

≈ £1,095≈ €1,605

Hammer $1,800 · with buyer’s premium $2,160

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
50 x 16 1/4in (127 x 41.3cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Modern and Contemporary Art/Made in California (15222)
Date
May 22, 2007
Location
San Francisco, United States
Lot
418
Estimate
$1,000 – $1,500 (≈ £507 – £760) (≈ €743 – €1,115)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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