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William Copley (American, 1919–1996) · 1962-1964

$12,200 price realized incl. premium

≈ £7,269≈ €8,202

Hammer $10,000 · with buyer’s premium $12,200

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated · William Copley signature
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
31 3/4 x 39 1/4in (80.6 x 99.7cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Modern, Contemporary and Latin American Art (17529)
Date
November 17, 2009
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
1116
Estimate
$10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £5,958 – £8,937) (≈ €6,723 – €10,084)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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