
Kathy
2002
Lisa Yuskavage's 2002 oil painting on linen titled Kathy exemplifies the artist's distinctive figurative style and her engagement with portraiture. The work showcases Yuskavage's technical skill and her exploration of identity and representation.
- Medium
- oil on linen
- Location
- Sotheby's, New York, NY
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby'sView on map
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
November 19, 2021
Estimate: $120,000 to $180,000
Lot 243
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