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Jacob Lawrence

American · 1917–2000 · Painter, Printmaker

Jacob Armstead Lawrence was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life. Lawrence referred to his style as… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Jacob Lawrence, Two Comedians and a Dancer, 1958, tempera on hardboardTwo Comedians and a DancerBonhams · $381,500≈ £284,659≈ €328,879Sign up to see
  2. Jacob Lawrence, Escape, 1967, gouache on paperEscapePhillips · $212,500≈ £161,364≈ €179,476Sign up to see
  3. Jacob Lawrence, Street Scene, 1951, gouache, ink and graphite on paperStreet ScenePhillips · $69,300≈ £52,141≈ €57,207Sign up to see

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  1. Jacob Lawrence, Celebration of Heritage, 1992, lithograph in colors
    Celebration of Heritage, 1992
    Lithograph
    30 h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 241
    $3,072≈ £2,291≈ €2,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Jacob Lawrence, Carpenters (Nesbett L77-2), 1977, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Carpenters (Nesbett L77-2), 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 249/300
    18 1/4 x 22in (46.4 x 55.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 167
    $5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Jacob Lawrence, Tools (Nesbett L77-3), 1977, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Tools (Nesbett L77-3), 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 81/300
    22 x 18 1/4in (55.9 x 46.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 168
    $3,840≈ £2,861≈ €3,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Jacob Lawrence, Windows (Nesbett L77-4), 1977, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Windows (Nesbett L77-4), 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 201/300
    18 x 22in (45.7 x 55.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 169
    $3,584≈ £2,670≈ €3,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Jacob Lawrence, Schomburg Library (Nesbett L87-1), 1987, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Schomburg Library (Nesbett L87-1), 1987
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 33/200
    26 x 20 1/8in (66 x 51.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 171
    $4,096≈ £3,052≈ €3,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Jacob Lawrence, Builders Three (Nesbett L91-1), 1991, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Builders Three (Nesbett L91-1), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 47/90
    sheet 30 x 21 7/8in (76.2 x 55.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 172
    $4,480≈ £3,338≈ €3,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Jacob Lawrence, Celebration of Heritage (Nesbett L92-1), 1992, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Celebration of Heritage (Nesbett L92-1), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 142/150
    sheet 30 1/4 x 22 1/4in (76.8 x 56.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 173
    $3,840≈ £2,861≈ €3,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Jacob Lawrence, Studio (Artist in Studio) (Nesbett L94-1), 1994, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Studio (Artist in Studio) (Nesbett L94-1), 1994
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    sheet 26 x 19 1/2in (66 x 49.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 174
    $8,320≈ £6,199≈ €7,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Jacob Lawrence, Brotherhood for Peace, 1967, lithograph in colors
    Brotherhood for Peace, 1967
    Lithograph
    23½ h x 17½ w in (60 x 44 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 236
    $4,410≈ £3,406≈ €4,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  10. Celebration of Heritage, 1992
    Lithograph · ed. 119/150
    30 x 22-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 14
    $1,800≈ £1,452≈ €1,640HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
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