Sale 1704
New York
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13 September 2006
Price realised
USD 45,600
Estimate On Request
Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) GYK signed twice, titled and dated 'VASARELY "GYK" 1974' (on the reverse) acrylic on canvas 37 x 37 in. (94 x 94 cm.) Painted in 1974.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner
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