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Billy Childish

British · b. 1959 · Painter, Printmaker

Billy Childish is an English painter, author, poet, photographer, film maker, singer, and guitarist. Since the late 1970s, Childish has been prolific in creating music,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Billy Childish, Man Howling to Wolves, 2015, oil and charcoal on linenMan Howling to WolvesPhillips · £54,180≈ $72,785≈ €62,311Sign up to see
  2. Billy Childish, Birch Trees with Spring Snow, 2021, oil and charcoal on linenBirch Trees with Spring SnowPhillips · HK$482,600≈ $61,729≈ £48,560≈ €56,883Sign up to see
  3. Billy Childish, girl in swimming, yuga river, 2022, oil and charcoal on linengirl in swimming, yuga riverPhillips · £44,450≈ $56,207≈ €52,550Sign up to see

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  1. Billy Childish, Girl Holding Breast, 2005, oil on canvas, in artist's frame
    Girl Holding Breast, 2005
    Oil · Canvas
    122 x 60.5 cm (48 x 23 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 83
    £5,000≈ $7,116≈ €6,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Billy Childish, Stood Before Juniper Trees - High Atlas, 2010, oil and charcoal on linen
    Stood Before Juniper Trees - High Atlas, 2010
    Oil · Linen
    59 1/2 x 36 in. (151.1 x 91.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 139
    $22,500≈ £16,238≈ €20,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Billy Childish, The Bitter Cup, 2004, oil on canvas
    The Bitter Cup, 2004
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5 x 91.3 cm. (47 7/8 x 35 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 220
    £12,500≈ $18,861≈ €17,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Billy Childish, The Tattooist, 1990, oil on canvas
    The Tattooist, 1990
    Oil · Canvas
    61.1 x 91.7 cm (24 x 36 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    £10,625≈ $18,203≈ €13,339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Billy Childish, Despair, 1985, oil on board
    Despair, 1985
    Oil · Board
    60.9 x 45.6 cm (23 7/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 151
    £15,000≈ $25,068≈ €18,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Billy Childish, The Kiss, 2000, oil, charcoal on canvas in artist's frame
    The Kiss, 2000
    Oil · Canvas
    88.6 x 64.1 cm. (34 7/8 x 25 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    £10,000≈ $16,462≈ €12,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Billy Childish, The Vines, 2002, wire, oil on wood
    The Vines, 2002
    Oil · Panel
    73.6 x 49.4 cm. (28 7/8 x 19 1/ 2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    £7,500≈ $12,288≈ €8,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Billy Childish, Man in a landscape - North Beach San Franscisco, 2007, oil on linen
    Man in a landscape - North Beach San Franscisco, 2007
    Oil · Linen
    182.5 x 121.8 cm. (71 7/8 x 47 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    £23,750≈ $38,280≈ €28,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Billy Childish, Medway Swimming Club, 2007, oil on linen
    Medway Swimming Club, 2007
    Oil · Linen
    182.5 x 122 cm. (71 7/8 x 48 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    £18,750≈ $28,611≈ €21,874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Billy Childish, Self Portrate with Bones, 2010, oil on canvas
    Self Portrate with Bones, 2010
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5 x 91.5 cm (47 7/8 x 36 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    £10,000≈ $15,398≈ €11,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗

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About Billy Childish

Billy Childish is an English painter, author, poet, photographer, film maker, singer, and guitarist. Since the late 1970s, Childish has been prolific in creating music, writing, and visual art. He has led and played in bands including Thee Milkshakes, Thee Headcoats, and the Musicians of the British Empire, primarily working in the genres of garage rock, punk, and surf, and releasing more than 100 albums.

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