Lot 103 · 20/21 Photographs: Photographs selected by James Danziger
Lightness of Being, 2008
Chris Levine · archival pigment print
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- Estimate
- £20,000–£25,000 hammer ≈ $31,280–$39,101
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 20/21 Photographs: Photographs selected by James Danziger, London · 22 May 2015
- Dimensions
- image: 76.2 x 61cm. (30 x 24in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4156624
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Chris Levine, Lightness of Being, 2008. Christie's, 22 May 2015, lot 103. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4156624.
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Chris Levine, Lightness of Being, 2008. Christie's, 22 May 2015, lot 103. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4156624.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Levine | Lightness of Being, 2008 (Golden) | $60,720 | Sotheby's, May 2023 | |
| Chris Levine | Lightness of Being | Phillips, Sep 2022 | ||
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