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Ernest Trova

Ernest Trova

American · 1927–2009 · Painter, Printmaker

Ernest Tino Trova was a self-trained American surrealist and pop art painter and sculptor. Best known for his signature image and figure series, The Falling Man, Trova… (Wikipedia)

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116lots offered1995–2026years recorded91%sold (96)$1.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ernest Trova, Falling Man, c. 1972, enameled metalFalling ManWright · $18,750≈ £13,074≈ €14,669Sign up to see
  2. Ernest Trova, Study/Falling Man (Radical Hinge Figure #2), polished stainless steel, stamped and dated 'EStudy/Falling Man (Radical Hinge Figure #2)Bonhams · $16,575≈ £13,687≈ €16,375Sign up to see
  3. Ernest Trova, Study/Falling Man (Flapman), stainless steel, impressed 'EStudy/Falling Man (Flapman)Bonhams · $12,160≈ £9,953≈ €11,437Sign up to see

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  1. Ernest Trova, Wisdom is the Appropriate Use of Time ...' (Fallen Man Series), screenprint on canvas
    Wisdom is the Appropriate Use of Time ...' (Fallen Man Series)
    Screenprint · Canvas
    60cm x 60cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 607
    £90≈ $145≈ €110HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  2. Ernest Trova, Falling Man Banner, 1968, Felt, linen, and canvas banner
    Falling Man Banner, 1968
    Felt, linen, and canvas banner · Linen
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 14
    $1,750≈ £1,080≈ €1,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Ernest Trova, Four Foot Falling Man, 1973, Color screenprint on wove paper
    Four Foot Falling Man, 1973
    Screenprint · Paper
    64 x 32 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4177
    $438≈ £275≈ €343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Ernest Trova, Seated Figure VII, 1990, chrome-plated brass, glass
    Seated Figure VII, 1990
    chrome-plated brass, glass
    11 h x 16 w x 6 d in (28 x 41 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 294
    $5,313≈ £3,276≈ €4,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  5. Ernest Trova, Untitled, oil, canvas and masonite collage on panel
    Untitled
    Oil · Panel
    48 x 48in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7104
    $625≈ £400≈ €474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Ernest Trova, Four Foot Falling Man, 1973, Color screenprint on wove paper
    Four Foot Falling Man, 1973
    Screenprint · Paper
    64 x 32 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2152
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
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