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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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  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, 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) ↗
  2. Ben Shahn, TV ANTENNAE 1953 (Prescott 20), Silkscreen
    TV ANTENNAE 1953 (Prescott 20)
    Screenprint · ed. 74/100
    16 in. x 36 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 434
    $1,100≈ £669≈ €790HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. Ben Shahn, Owl No. 1, 1968 Litho "Owl No. 1" Crayon signed and with red artist stamp on left side
    Owl No. 1
    Drawing
    23 7/8 x 13 1/8 in
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 194
    $225≈ £151≈ €170HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Ben Shahn, Untitled, c. 1965, Color lithograph
    Untitled, c. 1965
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 275
    $690≈ £464≈ €545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Ben Shahn, We French workers warn you, 1942, poster
    We French workers warn you, 1942
    Print (other) · Paper
    102x72,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 734
    €660≈ $837≈ £567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–750View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  6. Ben Shahn, The Porch, 1961, Gouache
    The Porch, 1961
    Gouache
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 137
    $1,200≈ £603≈ €761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Ben Shahn, Alienation, 1943, oil on canvas
    Alienation, 1943
    Oil · Canvas
    23 x 36in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1114
    $19,200≈ £9,768≈ €12,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–16,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Ben Shahn, Man Crossing a Street, oil on paper
    Man Crossing a Street
    Oil · Paper
    9 x 11 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 109
    $2,160≈ £1,045≈ €1,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Ben Shahn, City Tenements, Oil on masonite scene shows inner city buildings with narrow alley
    City Tenements
    Oil · Board
    22-1/4” x 15-1/4”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 717
    $2,875≈ £1,428≈ €2,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  10. Ben Shahn, ben shahn graphik, 1962, poster
    ben shahn graphik, 1962
    Print (other) · Paper
    61x86 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 322
    €216≈ $291≈ £148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €180–350View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
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About Ben Shahn

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.

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In museum collections

  • Ben Shahn, The Riveter (mural study, Bronx, New York central postal station)The Riveter (mural study, Bronx, New York central postal station), 1938
    Smithsonian American Art Museum · Public domain
  • Ben Shahn, The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti MuralThe Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti Mural, 1967
    Syracuse University Art Museum · Public domain

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