• Post-War and Contemporary Art auction at Christies

    Sale 5585

    Post-War and Contemporary Art

    London, South Kensington

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    26 March 2014

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    • Donald Baechler (B. 1956)
    Lot 163

    Donald Baechler (B. 1956)

    Abstract Painting with Clown

    Price realised

    GBP 13,750

    Estimate

    GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000

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    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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