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Purple Rocks by Wayne Thiebaud, 1957, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2026© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Purple Rocks

Wayne Thiebaud (American, 1920–2021) · 1957

$30,960 price realized incl. premium

≈ £23,363≈ €27,151

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "Thiebaud 57" lower right
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
16 1/8 x 20 in. (41 x 50.8 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art (NY010626)
Date
September 26, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
38
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £30,184 – £45,276) (≈ €35,078 – €52,618)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 29, 2026

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