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Ben Shahn, The Riveter (mural study, Bronx, New York central postal station)

Ben Shahn

American · 1898–1969 · Painter, Printmaker

Ben Shahn was an American artist. He is best known for his works of social realism, his left-wing political views, and his series of lectures published as The Shape of Content. (Wikipedia)

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138lots offered2002–2026years recorded86%sold (96)$988Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ben Shahn, Bather, tempera on canvas tacked over boardBatherBonhams · $21,250≈ £12,976≈ €15,634Sign up to see
  2. Ben Shahn, Alienation, 1943, oil on canvasAlienationBonhams · $19,200≈ £9,768≈ €12,188Sign up to see
  3. Ben Shahn, Cine metro rama Warner super vision D.D.D. vista vast confusion scopeCine metro rama Warner super vision D.D.D. vista vast confusion scopeCapitolium Art · €11,088≈ $13,235≈ £9,523Sign up to see

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  1. Ben Shahn, Patterson #1, 1953, linocut with hand-colored additions
    Patterson #1, 1953
    Woodcut / linocut
    31 h x 22¼ w in (79 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 209
    $2,540≈ £1,921≈ €2,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Ben Shahn, Futility, 1960, Woodcut
    Futility, 1960
    Woodcut / linocut
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 400
    $613≈ £392≈ €451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Ben Shahn, Martin Luther King, Wood engraving
    Martin Luther King
    Woodcut / linocut · Panel · ed. 164/300
    18.9 in. x 15.6 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1025
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
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