Sale 5585
London, South Kensington
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26 March 2014
Price realised
GBP 13,750
Estimate
Donald Baechler (B. 1956) Abstract Painting with Clown signed, signed with the artist's initials, titled, inscribed and dated twice 'DB 87 ABSTRACT PAINTING WITH CLOWN Donald Baechler RUE DE CHARONNE PARIS 6/87’ (on the reverse) acrylic and fabric collage on canvas 31.7/8 x 25½in. (81 x 65cm.) Executed in 1987
Provenance
Galerie Antoine Candau, Paris. Acquired from the above by the present owner.
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