Number 17A

Number 17A is a painting by Jackson Pollock, an American painter known for his contributions to the abstract expressionist movement.

Number 17A
ArtistJackson Pollock
Year1948
TypeOil on fiberboard
LocationPrivate collection

2015 sale

In 2015, it was sold by the David Geffen Foundation to Kenneth C. Griffin for $200 million.[1][2][3]

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See also

References

  1. Kazakina, Katya (February 18, 2016). "Billionaire Griffin Pays $500 Million for Two Paintings". Bloomberg News.
  2. "Art classics fetch $500m in record deal | The Times". The Times. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
  3. "Las obras de arte más caras de la historia - Robb Report España". Robb Report España (in Spanish). Retrieved 2016-02-25.

Sources

  • Ellen G. Landau Jackson Pollock, Harry N. Abrams, 2010, ISBN 9780810984967
  • Francis V. O'Connor (ed) Jackson Pollock: A Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Drawings, and Other Works. Pollock-Krasner Foundation, 1995, ISBN 9780964463905
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