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Edward Kienholz

American · 1927–1994 · Painter, Printmaker

Edward Ralph Kienholz was an American installation artist and assemblage sculptor whose work was highly critical of aspects of modern life. From 1972 onwards, he assembled much… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Edward Kienholz, Untitled, circa 1957, acrylic, wood, twine, nails and adhesive assemblage on panelUntitledBonhams · $52,500≈ £36,179≈ €45,632Sign up to see
  2. Edward Kienholz, Hope for '36, 1959, oil, enamel, wood and canvas on panelHope for '36Phillips · $25,400≈ £19,060≈ €22,650Sign up to see
  3. Edward Kienholz, Untitled, 1958, mixed media on boardUntitledBonhams · $24,000≈ £12,161≈ €17,839Sign up to see

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  1. Edward Kienholz, The Pimple, 1957, wood assemblage in artist's frame
    The Pimple, 1957
    Mixed media · Panel
    9½ h x 15 w x 8½ d in (24 x 38 x 22 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 134
    $12,500≈ £11,117≈ €12,741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Edward Kienholz, Midnight Moon, 1957, mixed media assemblage on panel in artist's frame
    Midnight Moon, 1957
    Mixed media · Panel
    35½ h x 28½ w in (90 x 72 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 135
    $10,000≈ £8,894≈ €10,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Edward Kienholz, Untitled, 1971, Mixed media, collaged on panel
    Untitled, 1971
    Mixed media · Panel
    30 x 30 x 2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 581
    €4,960≈ $5,278≈ £4,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  4. Edward Kienholz, Construction for Centre Nationale d'art Contemporain, 1971, mixed media collage on poster
    Construction for Centre Nationale d'art Contemporain, 1971
    Mixed media
    30 x 13 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7082
    $1,750≈ £1,091≈ €1,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Edward Kienholz, Ohne Titel (Broom Painting), 1955, Assemblage
    Ohne Titel (Broom Painting), 1955
    Mixed media
    75 x 86 cm (29,5 x 33,8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 243
    €12,200≈ $14,795≈ £10,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  6. Edward Kienholz, H.I.D.6, 1973, Assemblage
    H.I.D.6, 1973
    Mixed media
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 170
    $18,000≈ £9,046≈ €11,418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Edward Kienholz, Untitled, 1958, mixed media on board
    Untitled, 1958
    Mixed media · Board
    48 x 48in (122 x 122cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 333
    $24,000≈ £12,161≈ €17,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Edward Kienholz, Untitled, mixed media on board
    Untitled
    Mixed media · Board
    32 x 44in (81.3 x 111.8)
    Bonhams · · Lot 332
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
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