Franz West Work Sells for $154,800 But Delivers a 38% Negative Return

Franz West Work Sells for $154,800 But Delivers a 38% Negative Return

3 min read  ·  21 Nov 2025

Urs. Image courtesy of Phillips

Urs. Image courtesy of Phillips

Franz West, Urs (2010) sold for $154,800, less than the low estimate at Phillips in New York on November 21.

The sale was below the previous auction result by $97,200, realizing a 38% negative return. It last sold at auction in 2024 for $252,000 at Christie's.

Papier mâché, epoxy resin, synthetic enamel and stainless steel, 255.0 x 106.7 x 147.3cm. The work has been traded 5 times in the past.

Sale Date
Price
Price Increase
Venue
City
November 21, 2025
$154,800
-39 %
Phillips
New York
May 17, 2024
$252,000
-33 %
Christie's
New York
September 29, 2022
$378,000
-
Christie's
New York

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