Lot 24 · Made in California: Contemporary Art
Into the Blue or Marilyn Monroe in Heaven, 1976
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- Estimate
- $4,000–$6,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Made in California: Contemporary Art, Online, Los Angeles · 29 May 2020
- Record ID
- TB-2026-689789
- Record
- first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Norman Stiegelmeyer, Into the Blue or Marilyn Monroe in Heaven, 1976. Bonhams, 29 May 2020, lot 24. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-689789.
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Norman Stiegelmeyer, Into the Blue or Marilyn Monroe in Heaven, 1976. Bonhams, 29 May 2020, lot 24. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-689789.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Stiegelmeyer | Ancient Reunions, 1967 | $3,840 | Bonhams, Jun 2025 | |
| Norman Stiegelmeyer | Untitled, 1982 | Bonhams, Oct 2018 | ||
| Nathan Oliveira | Head of a Man II , 1960 | Freeman's | Hindman, Jan 2024 | ||
| Nathan Oliveira | Untitled | Rago, May 2022 | ||
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| Paul Wonner | A Kiss | Bonhams, Jun 2026 | ||
| Charles Arnoldi | Untitled (Santa Barbara) | Christie's, Feb 2025 | ||
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