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- Estimate
- $30,000–$40,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Contemporary Art Day Auction, New York · 13 May 2010
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3924014
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Sandro Chia, Blue Creek and Rubbing Noses. Sotheby's, 13 May 2010, lot 478. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3924014.
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Sandro Chia, Blue Creek and Rubbing Noses. Sotheby's, 13 May 2010, lot 478. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3924014.
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From the same sale Contemporary Art Day Auction · May 2010
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untitled (P118) | Christopher Wood | $300,000–$400,000 | |
| Parrot | Andy Warhol | $70,000–$90,000 | |
| Albi | Elger Esser | $25,000–$35,000 | |
| Ohne Titel | Sigmar Polke | $100,000–$150,000 | |
| Portland to Memphis | Ed Ruscha | $300,000–$500,000 | |
| Still Life with Belt and Sneaker | Tom Wesselmann | $600,000–$800,000 |
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| Sandro Chia | Sunday Players | Christie's, Oct 2021 | ||
| Sandro Chia | Gioco di mano | Sotheby's, May 2026 |
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