Lot 132 · Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale
Purpur und Orange (Purple and Orange)
Ernst Wilhelm Nay · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- £120,000–£180,000 hammer ≈ $151,917–$227,875
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale , London · 29 June 2023
- Dimensions
- 39 3/8 x 31 7/8in. (100 x 81cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3346799
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3346799 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3346799
Ernst Wilhelm Nay, Purpur und Orange (Purple and Orange). Christie's, 29 Jun 2023, lot 132. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3346799.
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Ernst Wilhelm Nay, Purpur und Orange (Purple and Orange). Christie's, 29 Jun 2023, lot 132. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3346799.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ernst Wilhelm Nay | Grüne Flucht | Lempertz, Jun 2022 | ||
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| Ernst Wilhelm Nay | Adam und Eva | Lempertz, Dec 2017 | ||
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