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Figure by Willem de Kooning, 1965-66, oil on paper towel laid on Masonite, sold May 2025Photo © Bonhams — view this lot on Bonhams ↗

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Willem de Kooning (American, 1904–1997) · 1965-66

$559,300 price realized incl. premium

≈ £419,706≈ €498,752

Hammer $440,000 · with buyer’s premium $559,300

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Medium
Oil · Works on paper all oil results →
As published: “oil on paper towel laid on Masonite”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Willem de Kooning signature
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
19 1/4 x 11 1/2 in (49.1 x 29.2 cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
20th/21st Century Art Evening Sale (30808)
Date
May 14, 2025
Location
New York, United States
Lot
12A
Estimate
$500,000 – $700,000 (≈ £375,206 – £525,289) (≈ €445,871 – €624,220)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

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