Lot 36 · The van Daalen Collection of Chinese Art
Light Switches--Hard Version
Claes Oldenburg · painted wood, formica and metal
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- Estimate
- $700,000–$900,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — The van Daalen Collection of Chinese Art, London · 9 May 2006
- Dimensions
- 47¾ x 47¾ x 11¾ in. (121.3 x 121.3 x 29.9 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3681540
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-3681540 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3681540
Claes Oldenburg, Light Switches--Hard Version. Christie's, 9 May 2006, lot 36. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3681540.
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Claes Oldenburg, Light Switches--Hard Version. Christie's, 9 May 2006, lot 36. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3681540.
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