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Bob Thompson

Bob Thompson

American · 1937–1966 · Painter, Printmaker

Bob Thompson was an African-American figurative painter known for his bold and colorful canvases, whose compositions were influenced by the Old Masters. His art has also been… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Bob Thompson, Horseman of the Queen of Sheba, 1966, pastel and crayon on paper laid on canvasHorseman of the Queen of ShebaBonhams · $267,200≈ £199,106≈ €230,365Sign up to see
  2. Bob Thompson, The Family, 1961, oil on panelThe FamilyPhillips · $214,200≈ £179,970≈ €205,724Sign up to see
  3. Bob Thompson, Bird War, 1964, oil on canvasBird WarRago Auctions · $170,100≈ £133,485≈ €160,034Sign up to see

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  1. Bob Thompson, Study for Four Bathers, 1961–1962, pencil, oilstick and ink on paper
    Study for Four Bathers, 1961–1962
    Drawing · Paper
    image 7 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. (18.4 x 16.8 cm) sheet 11 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (28.3 x 26.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    $49,530≈ £39,102≈ €46,895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Bob Thompson, Woman Reclining, 1963, colored ink on notebook paper
    Woman Reclining, 1963
    Drawing · Paper
    19⅝ h x 13¾ w in (50 x 35 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $7,560≈ £5,995≈ €6,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Bob Thompson, Woman with Apple, ink on notebook paper
    Woman with Apple
    Drawing · Paper
    19½ h x 13¾ w in (50 x 35 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 140
    $18,900≈ £14,987≈ €17,474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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