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Willem de Kooning (American, 1904–1997) · 1947

$3,055,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £2,568,090≈ €2,936,371

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Medium
Oil · Works on paper all oil results →
As published: “oil, enamel and paper collage on paper laid on board”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed "de Kooning" lower right · Willem de Kooning signature
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
24 3/4 x 33 in. (62.9 x 83.8 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010722)
Date
November 15, 2022
Location
New York, United States
Lot
36
Estimate
$2,500,000 – $3,500,000 (≈ £2,101,547 – £2,942,165) (≈ €2,402,922 – €3,364,091)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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