Lot 160 · 20th Century British Art
Globe and Book
Michael Craig-martin · acrylic on paper, laid on aluminium, unframed
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- Estimate
- £6,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $12,007–$16,009
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 20th Century British Art, London (South Kensington) · 16 July 2008
- Dimensions
- 23¾ x 31¾ in. (60.3 x 80.7 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5437147
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Michael Craig-martin, Globe and Book. Christie's, 16 Jul 2008, lot 160. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5437147.
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Michael Craig-martin, Globe and Book. Christie's, 16 Jul 2008, lot 160. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5437147.
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|---|---|---|---|
| The Beach, Hastings | Philip Naviasky | £3,000–£5,000 | |
| Brown White Hessian Grid | Sandra Blow R.a. | £3,000–£5,000 | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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