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Emil Bisttram, Justice Tempered with Mercy (mural study, Roswell, New Mexico Courthouse)

Emil Bisttram

American · 1895–1976 · Painter, Printmaker

Emil Bisttram (1895–1976) was an American artist who lived in New York and Taos, New Mexico, who is known for his modernist work. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ranchos de Taos ChurchBrunk Auctions · $28,000≈ £24,585≈ €28,129Sign up to see
  2. Emil Bisttram, Ranchos Church Taos, 1974, oil on canvasRanchos Church TaosBonhams · $25,313≈ £18,173≈ €21,341Sign up to see
  3. Emil Bisttram, Taos Mountain in Winter, oil on MasoniteTaos Mountain in WinterBonhams · $19,200≈ £15,523≈ €17,885Sign up to see

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  1. Emil Bisttram, The Coming of the Christ, 1961, graphite on paper
    The Coming of the Christ, 1961
    Drawing · Paper
    18 h x 13½ w in (46 x 34 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 227
    $10,795≈ £8,264≈ €9,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Emil Bisttram, The Messenger, 1963, graphite on paper
    The Messenger, 1963
    Drawing · Paper
    21¼ h x 14⅜ w in (54 x 37 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 228
    $889≈ £681≈ €772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Emil Bisttram, Sketch of Pharoah, 1929, graphite on paper
    Sketch of Pharoah, 1929
    Drawing · Paper
    9⅝ h x 12¾ w in (24 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 229
    $826≈ £632≈ €717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Emil Bisttram, The Model, 1929, graphite on paper
    The Model, 1929
    Drawing · Paper
    18¼ h x 14 w in (46 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 230
    $889≈ £681≈ €772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Emil Bisttram, Untitled, 1941, encaustic wax crayon on paper
    Untitled, 1941
    Drawing · Paper
    10½ h x 7½ w in (27 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 107
    $6,096≈ £4,519≈ €5,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Emil Bisttram, Untitled, 1940, encaustic wax crayon on paper
    Untitled, 1940
    Drawing · Paper
    10½ h x 7½ w in (27 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 109
    $6,096≈ £4,519≈ €5,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Emil Bisttram, Untitled, crayon and graphite on paper
    Untitled
    Drawing · Paper
    16⅜ h x 12 w in (42 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 111
    $1,207≈ £895≈ €1,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Emil Bisttram, Archangel #2, charcoal on paper
    Archangel #2
    Drawing · Paper
    10 h x 9¼ w in (25 x 23 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 155
    $567≈ £436≈ €521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  9. Emil Bisttram, Kachina Series #2, graphite on paper
    Kachina Series #2
    Drawing · Paper
    13 h x 9¾ w in (33 x 25 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 102
    $774≈ £600≈ €700Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  10. Emil Bisttram, Kachina Doll, Pencil on paper - sight size: 14 in x 9 1/2 in
    Kachina Doll
    Drawing · Paper
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 268
    $750≈ £409≈ €599HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
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