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- Estimate
- €8,000–€12,000 hammer ≈ $10,452–$15,678
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — PF1215, Paris · 5 December 2012
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4132997
- Record
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César, Insecte. Sotheby's, 5 Dec 2012, lot 147. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4132997.
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César, Insecte. Sotheby's, 5 Dec 2012, lot 147. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4132997.
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From the same sale Pf1215 · Dec 2012
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jong leven (La jeunesse) | Anton Rooskens | €25,000–€35,000 | |
| The lovers III | Zineb Sedira | €1,500–€2,000 | |
| Sans titre | Philippe Cognee | €2,000–€3,000 | |
| New Girlfriend | Walasse Ting | €18,000–€25,000 | |
| Métamorphose | Jan Fabre | €30,000–€40,000 | |
| Eboulé | Jean Paul Riopelle | €18,000–€25,000 |
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