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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, Untitled, 1962, oilstick on paper
    Untitled, 1962
    Oil · Paper
    16 x 13 1/8 in. (40.6 x 33.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $20,640≈ £15,276≈ €17,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Bob Thompson, Bird War, 1964, oil on canvas
    Bird War, 1964
    Oil · Canvas
    9 h x 12⅛ w in (23 x 31 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 121
    $170,100≈ £133,485≈ €160,034Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Bob Thompson, The Family, 1961, oil on panel
    The Family, 1961
    Oil · Panel
    20 x 23 1/2 in. (50.8 x 59.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    $214,200≈ £179,970≈ €205,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Riders on Horseback, 1959
    Oil · Canvas
    28 x 36 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1333
    $38,000≈ £29,350≈ €34,643HammerSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  5. Bob Thompson, Fearful Insider, 1958, Oil On Masonite
    Fearful Insider, 1958
    Oil · Board
    60" high x 48" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 28
    $48,000≈ £36,815≈ €42,689HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Bob Thompson, Untitled #4 (The casting of the spell), 1960, oil on panel
    Untitled #4 (The casting of the spell), 1960
    Oil · Panel
    17 3/4 x 20 1/2in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 7060
    $7,500≈ £4,773≈ €6,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Bob Thompson, Untitled, 1963, oil on canvas
    Untitled, 1963
    Oil · Canvas
    48 x 37 1/2in (122 x 95cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 51
    $22,800≈ £11,553≈ €16,947Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗

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