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Betye Saar

American · 1926–2026 · Painter, Printmaker

Betye Irene Saar was an American artist known for her work in the medium of assemblage. She was a visual storyteller and an accomplished printmaker. Saar was a part of the… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Betye Saar, Unearthing the Future -, Mixed media assemblage boxUnearthing the Future -Jackson's International Auctioneers · $92,500≈ £75,222≈ €87,719Sign up to see
  2. Betye Saar, Untitled, 1976-1977, Mixed-media collage on handkerchiefUntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $25,000≈ £19,206≈ €23,073Sign up to see
  3. Betye Saar, Grandma's Garden, 1972, mixed media assemblage in artist's frameGrandma's GardenRago Auctions · $23,750≈ £17,938≈ €20,113Sign up to see

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  1. Betye Saar, Wood Nymph with Birds, c. 1967, Etching and aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Wood Nymph with Birds, c. 1967
    Etching · Paper · ed. 9/25
    plate 15 x 10in (38.1 x 25.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 103
    $563≈ £423≈ €495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Betye Saar, In a Jaded Garden, 1962, etching
    In a Jaded Garden, 1962
    Etching
    12 h x 15 w in (30 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 142
    $7,040≈ £5,251≈ €6,059Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Betye Saar, Takin’ a chance on luv, 2017, Archival pigment print in colors, on Canson Edition Etching paper, with full margins
    Takin’ a chance on luv, 2017
    Etching · Paper · ed. 32/150
    I. 14 5/8 x 11 3/8 in. (37.1 x 28.9 cm) S. 16 1/4 x 13 in. (41.3 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    $635≈ £502≈ €594Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Betye Saar, To Catch a Unicorn, 1960, Etching and aquatint on paper
    To Catch a Unicorn, 1960
    Etching · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 104
    $2,500≈ £1,761≈ €2,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Betye Saar, To Catch a Unicorn, Color Etching and Aquatint
    To Catch a Unicorn
    Etching
    Plate - 14.75" high x 8" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 38
    $1,000≈ £660≈ €847HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Betye Saar, Noël, c. 1960, Etching in reddish-brown on cream wove paper
    Noël, c. 1960
    Etching · Paper
    5 7/8 x 5in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗

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