Lot 121 · Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, Hong Kong
Two Works: (i) John as a boy with his mother; (ii) Rompecabezas
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- Estimate
- HK$30,000–HK$50,000 hammer ≈ $3,867–$6,444
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Phillips — Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, Hong Kong, Hong Kong · 23 April 2025
- Record ID
- TB-2026-164053
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Justin Liam O'brien, Two Works: (i) John as a boy with his mother; (ii) Rompecabezas. Phillips, 23 Apr 2025, lot 121. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-164053.
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Justin Liam O'brien, Two Works: (i) John as a boy with his mother; (ii) Rompecabezas. Phillips, 23 Apr 2025, lot 121. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-164053.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Liam O'brien | Ask me to stay | $4,064 | Phillips, Feb 2025 | |
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| Justin Liam O'brien | From Gaugin's Point of View | Heritage Auctions, Feb 2025 | ||
| Damien Hirst | For the Love of God | Bonhams, Nov 2022 | ||
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| Thierry Noir | Bousculade à Checkpoint Charlie | Rago, Sep 2023 | ||
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