Lot 646 · Post-War and Contemporary Art Morning Session
Sculpture in the Form of a Trowel Stuck in the Ground – Model
Claes Oldenburg · lacquer on wood, in two parts
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- Estimate
- $120,000–$180,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Post-War and Contemporary Art Morning Session, New York · 14 November 2019
- Dimensions
- overall: 44 x 30 x 24 1/8 in. (111.8 x 76.2 x 61.3 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3676732
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-3676732 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3676732
Claes Oldenburg, Sculpture in the Form of a Trowel Stuck in the Ground – Model. Christie's, 14 Nov 2019, lot 646. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3676732.
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Claes Oldenburg, Sculpture in the Form of a Trowel Stuck in the Ground – Model. Christie's, 14 Nov 2019, lot 646. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3676732.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracelet | Alexander Calder | $40,000–$60,000 | |
| Writing Piece "Lo" | Anthony Caro | $40,000–$60,000 | |
| Untitled | Kenneth Noland | $60,000–$80,000 | |
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| Brooch | Alexander Calder | $30,000–$50,000 | |
| Ring | Alexander Calder | $15,000–$20,000 |
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