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For a Fool II (Zoetrope)

William Monk (British, 1863–1937) · 2018-2019

£114,300 price realized incl. premium

≈ $137,046≈ €129,106

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled, inscribed and dated 'For a Fool II (Zoetrope) 2018-19 NYC William Monk' on the reverse
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
55.6 x 90.3 cm (21 7/8 x 35 1/2 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010223)
Date
March 3, 2023
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
207
Estimate
£20,000 – £30,000 (≈ $23,980 – $35,970) (≈ €22,591 – €33,886)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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Provenance trail: auction history of this work

Offered twice between 2023 and 2026 · sold 2

  1. For a Fool II (Zoetrope), Phillips 2023

    Mar 3, 2023 · Phillips this result

    20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, lot 207

    Sold £114,300Sign up to see · est. £20,000 – £30,000

    As catalogued

    William Monk, “For a Fool II (Zoetrope)”, 2018-2019

    oil on canvas

    55.6 x 90.3 cm (21 7/8 x 35 1/2 in.)

  2. For a Fool II (Zoetrope), Phillips 2026

    Apr 16, 2026 · Phillips

    Modern & Contemporary Art, lot 60

    Sold £28,380 −75%Sign up to see · est. £22,000 – £28,000

    As catalogued

    William Monk, “For a Fool II (Zoetrope)”, 2018-2019

    oil on canvas

    55.6 x 90.3 cm (21 7/8 x 35 1/2 in.)

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