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Self-Portrait by Wayne Thiebaud, 1973, oil on canvas, sold May 2026Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Self-Portrait

Wayne Thiebaud (American, 1920–2021) · 1973

$1,999,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £1,491,385≈ €1,720,740

Hammer $1,550,000 · with buyer’s premium $1,999,500

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
16 x 16 in. (40.6 x 40.6 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010326)
Date
May 19, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
18
Estimate
$1,500,000 – $2,500,000 (≈ £1,118,819 – £1,864,698) (≈ €1,290,878 – €2,151,463)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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