Lot 14 · On the Shoulders of Giants: Making the Modern World
Fallen Monument
Norman Bluhm · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- $25,000–$35,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — On the Shoulders of Giants: Making the Modern World, London · 11 January 2006
- Dimensions
- 72 x 48 in. (182.9 x 121.9 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3726533
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Norman Bluhm, Fallen Monument. Christie's, 11 Jan 2006, lot 14. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3726533.
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Norman Bluhm, Fallen Monument. Christie's, 11 Jan 2006, lot 14. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3726533.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Bluhm | Stoker | $60,000 | Christie's, Nov 2021 | |
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