Donald Sultan

American · b. 1951 · Painter, Printmaker

Donald K. Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, particularly well known for large-scale still life paintings and the use of industrial materials such as tar,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Donald Sultan, FOUR FLOWERS, MAY 28, 2004, Screenprint on BronzeFOUR FLOWERS, MAY 28, 2004Palm Beach Modern Auctions · $51,200≈ £38,329≈ €44,032Sign up to see
  2. Donald Sultan, Three Old Limes and an Orange August 30 1988 (in four parts), 1988, tar, oil and spackle on tile over wood and masonite constructionThree Old Limes and an Orange August 30 1988 (in four parts)Wright · $47,500≈ £34,055≈ €38,490Sign up to see
  3. Donald Sultan, Seven Blue Flowers, 1999, conté crayon on paperSeven Blue FlowersLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $37,800≈ £29,701≈ €34,606Sign up to see

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  1. Donald Sultan, Black Lemons and Black Egg, 1984, Charcoal on Paper "Black Lemons and Black Egg" 1984
    Black Lemons and Black Egg, 1984
    Drawing · Paper
    50" high x 38" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 68
    $13,000≈ £8,615≈ €12,064HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Donald Sultan, Fruit, Flowers and a Fish, 1989-1991, The complete set of 8 screenprints in colours, on Arches 88 paper, with full margins
    Fruit, Flowers and a Fish, 1989-1991
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 6/125
    all I. 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.) all S. 58.5 x 56 cm (23 x 22 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 201
    $9,375≈ £6,117≈ €8,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Donald Sultan, Big Red, 2014, Screenprint in colors with enamel inks and tar-like texture, on 4-ply museum board, with full margins,
    Big Red, 2014
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 12/30
    I. 56 x 56 in. (142.2 x 142.2 cm) S. 60 1/4 x 60 1/4 in. (153 x 153 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 202
    $6,250≈ £4,078≈ €5,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Donald Sultan, White Tulips and Vase, 2014, Screenprint with enamel inks and tar-like texture on 4-ply museum board, with full margins,
    White Tulips and Vase, 2014
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 20/50
    I. 41 7/8 x 41 7/8 in. (106.4 x 106.4 cm) S. 46 x 46 in. (116.8 x 116.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 203
    $4,375≈ £2,854≈ €3,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Donald Sultan, Silver Lantern Flowers, 2014, Polished aluminum on painted aluminum base,
    Silver Lantern Flowers, 2014
    Polished aluminum on painted aluminum base, · ed. 10/12
    18 x 19 1/2 x 3 in. (45.7 x 49.5 x 7.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    $15,000≈ £9,787≈ €13,623Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Donald Sultan, Untitled (four works from the Dominoes Portfolio), 1990, aquatint on paper
    Untitled (four works from the Dominoes Portfolio), 1990
    Aquatint · Paper
    21¼ h x 14¾ w in (54 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 122
    $2,816≈ £1,851≈ €2,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Donald Sultan, Pomegranate, 1990, charcoal on paper
    Pomegranate, 1990
    Drawing · Paper
    60 h x 47½ w in (152 x 121 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 123
    $8,125≈ £5,339≈ €7,228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Donald Sultan, Green Cypress Tree, 1982, pastel and charcoal on paper
    Green Cypress Tree, 1982
    Pastel · Paper
    30 x 23in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 7083
    $2,500≈ £1,591≈ €2,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Donald Sultan, Yellow Iris, 1982, Woodblock print on paper
    Yellow Iris, 1982
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 271
    $750≈ £479≈ €662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Donald Sultan, Apples and Red Pears (two works from the Fruits and Flowers portfolio), 1989, screenprint on paper
    Apples and Red Pears (two works from the Fruits and Flowers portfolio), 1989
    Screenprint · Paper
    23 h x 22 w in (58 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 224
    $1,875≈ £1,210≈ €1,657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
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Donald Sultan signature

121 catalogued lots by Donald Sultan record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (38% of lots that state a placement). Most often: initialled.

Placement

  • lower right3
  • in the margin2
  • lower left1
  • on the stretcher1
  • upper left1

Form

  • initialled79
  • signed38
  • monogrammed2
  • signed in pencil1
  • signed and dated1
  • Signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 'Black eggs april 20 1988 D.S.' lower left — Black Eggs April 20 1988, Phillips, Jun 23, 2026
  • Signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated "Smoke rings Feb 14 2001 DS" left vertical edge and numbered "3/6" lower right — Smoke Rings, Feb 14, Phillips, Jun 17, 2024
  • Signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated "Cigarette January 15 1980 DS" lower right; signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated "Cigarette J — Cigarette, Phillips, Dec 7, 2023

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About Donald Sultan

Donald K. Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, particularly well known for large-scale still life paintings and the use of industrial materials such as tar, enamel, spackle and vinyl tiles. He has been exhibiting internationally in prominent museums and galleries, and his works are included in important museum collections all over the globe. Sultan is the recipient of numerous honors and awards for his artistic achievements.

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