Lot 14 · Editions & Works on Paper
Flag of the political prisoner, from Gran Pavese – The Flag Project
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- Estimate
- $3,000–$5,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Phillips — Editions & Works on Paper, New York · 12 February 2025
- Record ID
- TB-2026-158550
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William N. Copley, Flag of the political prisoner, from Gran Pavese – The Flag Project. Phillips, 12 Feb 2025, lot 14. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-158550.
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William N. Copley, Flag of the political prisoner, from Gran Pavese – The Flag Project. Phillips, 12 Feb 2025, lot 14. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-158550.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William N. Copley | Man and Woman | $4,125 | Phillips, Jan 2022 | |
| William N. Copley | Untitled | Rago, Jul 2024 | ||
| William N. Copley | Untitled (Seated Nude and Vignettes from Above) | Freeman's | Hindman, Sep 2019 | ||
| William N. Copley | Untitled (Think/Flag), from Artists and Writers Protest Agai | Phillips, Jun 2025 | ||
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