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Elaine Sturtevant

American · 1924–2014 · Painter, Sculptor

Elaine Frances Sturtevant, also known professionally as Sturtevant, was an American artist. She achieved recognition for her carefully inexact repetitions of other artists' works. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Elaine Sturtevant, Study for Warhol Marilyn, 1973, synthetic polymer silkscreen and acrylic on canvas, triptychStudy for Warhol MarilynPhillips · $2,419,500≈ £1,941,502≈ €2,234,278Sign up to see
  2. Elaine Sturtevant, Johns Painting With Two Balls, 1987, encaustic and paper collage on 3 joined canvases with metal brackets and 2 ballsJohns Painting With Two BallsPhillips · $680,000≈ £529,554≈ €618,350Sign up to see
  3. Elaine Sturtevant, Johns White Target (First Study), 1986–1988, encaustic and collage on canvasJohns White Target (First Study)Phillips · $655,200≈ £486,126≈ €577,523Sign up to see

Elaine Sturtevant’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

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ArtSell has recorded 25 auction results for Elaine Sturtevant between 2012 and 2026, of which 24 sold (96%). Recorded sale prices range from $380Sign up free to see to $2.4MSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.4MSign up free to see for Study for Warhol Marilyn at Phillips in May 2023. Most results come from Phillips (22), Rago Auctions (1) and Lempertz (1).

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  1. Elaine Sturtevant, Warhol Gold Marilyn, 1973, acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
    Warhol Gold Marilyn, 1973
    Acrylic · Canvas
    diameter 17 7/8 in. (45.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    $129,000≈ £96,125≈ €111,216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Elaine Sturtevant, Duchamp Wanted, 1991, Offset print in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Duchamp Wanted, 1991
    Print (other) · Paper
    I. 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (28.6 x 23.5 cm) S. 13 x 10 1/4 in. (33 x 26 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 485
    $1,419≈ £1,051≈ €1,213Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Elaine Sturtevant, Haring Untitled January 1982, 1986, acrylic on canvas
    Haring Untitled January 1982, 1986
    Acrylic · Canvas
    23 7/8 x 23 3/4 in. (60.6 x 60.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $95,250≈ £75,577≈ €91,490Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $90,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Elaine Sturtevant, Duchamp Triptych, from Sequences, 1998, The complete set of three prints including two grano-lithographs and one screenprint in colours, on Rives Rag paper, with full margins
    Duchamp Triptych, from Sequences, 1998
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    all I. 20.6 x 30.6 cm (8 1/8 x 12 in.) all S. 50.1 x 40.1 cm (19 5/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    £2,032≈ $2,503≈ €2,406Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  5. Elaine Sturtevant, Study for Warhol Marilyn, 1973, synthetic polymer silkscreen and acrylic on canvas, triptych
    Study for Warhol Marilyn, 1973
    Acrylic · Canvas
    each 84 1/4 x 62 7/8 in. (214 x 160 cm) overall 84 1/4 x 188 5/8 in. (214 x 479.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    $2,419,500≈ £1,941,502≈ €2,234,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Elaine Sturtevant, Warhol Gold Marilyn, 1973, silkscreen and gold paint on canvas
    Warhol Gold Marilyn, 1973
    Screenprint · Canvas
    diameter 18 in. (45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $190,500≈ £152,205≈ €175,076Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Elaine Sturtevant, Ohne Titel, 2000, Radierung auf Bütten
    Ohne Titel, 2000
    Etching · Paper · ed. 40/50
    4,5 x 16cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 128
    €1,056≈ $1,128≈ £935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Elaine Sturtevant, Duchamp Triptych, from Sequences, 1998, The complete set of three prints including two grano-lithographs and one screenprint in colours, on Rives Rag paper, with full margins
    Duchamp Triptych, from Sequences, 1998
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    all I. 20.6 x 30.6 cm (8 1/8 x 12 in.) all S. 50.1 x 40.1 cm (19 5/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 258
    £315≈ $380≈ €364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  9. Elaine Sturtevant, Duchamp Wanted, 1991, Offset print in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Duchamp Wanted, 1991
    Print (other) · Paper
    I. 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (28.6 x 23.5 cm) S. 13 x 10 1/4 in. (33 x 26 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 355
    $3,780≈ £2,903≈ €3,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Elaine Sturtevant, Johns White Target (First Study), 1986–1988, encaustic and collage on canvas
    Johns White Target (First Study), 1986–1988
    Mixed media · Canvas
    30 1/4 x 30 1/4 in. (76.8 x 76.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    $655,200≈ £486,126≈ €577,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗

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Elaine Sturtevant: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Elaine Sturtevant at auction?

$2,419,500Sign up free to see, for Study for Warhol Marilyn at Phillips (May 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Elaine Sturtevant?

The median sale price is $127kSign up free to see across 24 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Elaine Sturtevant have sold at auction?

24 of 25 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Elaine Sturtevant?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Lempertz

About Elaine Sturtevant

Elaine Frances Sturtevant, also known professionally as Sturtevant, was an American artist. She achieved recognition for her carefully inexact repetitions of other artists' works.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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