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    Sale 7941

    Contemporary Art

    New York, East

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    19 November 1996

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    Lot 282

    Heilman-C (20th Century)

    From Silicone to Saline

    Price realised

    USD 4,370

    Estimate

    USD 2,000 - USD 3,000

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    Heilman-C (20th Century)
    From Silicone to Saline
    signed 'Heilman - C' on the underside of each element
    two silicone breast implants
    each: 1 1/8 x 5¾in. (2.8 x 14.6cm.)

    Provenance

    Acquired directly from the artist.

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    Lot Essay

    These silicone implants were worn inside the artist for five years before being replaced with saline implants.

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    Pre-Lot Text

    Property of
    MR. DONALD J. CHRISTAL

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