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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, The First Book of Moses Called Genesis, 1989-90, Eight Color Screenprints on Whatman Print Matt Paper
    The First Book of Moses Called Genesis, 1989-90
    Screenprint · Paper
    H 19.5" W
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1034
    $3,000≈ £2,267≈ €2,616HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Jacob Lawrence, Untitled (from the Hiroshima portfolio), 1983, screenprint in colors
    Untitled (from the Hiroshima portfolio), 1983
    Screenprint
    12¾ h x 9¾ w in (32 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 220
    $1,197≈ £890≈ €1,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Jacob Lawrence, The Swearing In (from the Inaugural Impressions portfolio), 1977, screenprint in colors
    The Swearing In (from the Inaugural Impressions portfolio), 1977
    Screenprint
    17875 h x 28 w in (45402 x 71 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 175
    $3,072≈ £2,291≈ €2,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Jacob Lawrence, New York in Transit I; II (2 works) (Nesbett L98-1; L98-2), 1998, Two screenprints in colors on wove paper, each signed in pencil
    New York in Transit I; II (2 works) (Nesbett L98-1; L98-2), 1998
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    each image 12 1/8 x 36 1/8in (30.8 x 91.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 176
    $17,920≈ £13,352≈ €15,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. The March, from the series The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture
    Screenprint · Paper
    image 17-7/8 x 27-7/8
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 547
    $2,600≈ £1,936≈ €2,232HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. Jacob Lawrence, No. 1 John Brown, a Man Who Had a Fanatical Belief That He Was Chosen by God to Overthrow Black Slavery in America, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977, Screenprint in colors on Domestic Etching paper, an unsigned proof aside from the edition of 60
    No. 1 John Brown, a Man Who Had a Fanatical Belief That He Was Chosen by God to Overthrow Black Slavery in America, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. edition of 60
    20 x 14in (50.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 272
    $1,536≈ £1,135≈ €1,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Jacob Lawrence, No. 4 His Adventures Failing Him, He Accepted Poverty, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977, Screenprint in colors on Domestic Etching paper, an unsigned proof aside from the edition of 60
    No. 4 His Adventures Failing Him, He Accepted Poverty, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. edition of 60
    20 x 14in (50.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 273
    $1,664≈ £1,229≈ €1,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Jacob Lawrence, No. 6 John Brown Formed an Organization Among the Colored People of the Adirondack Woods to Resist the Capture of Any Fugitive Slave, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977, Screenprint in colors on Domestic Etching paper
    No. 6 John Brown Formed an Organization Among the Colored People of the Adirondack Woods to Resist the Capture of Any Fugitive Slave, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977
    Screenprint · Paper
    20 x 14in (50.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 274
    $3,840≈ £2,837≈ €3,280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Jacob Lawrence, Plate 22, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977, Screenprint in colors on Domestic Etching paper
    Plate 22, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 6/60
    20 x 14in (50.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 86
    $5,120≈ £3,737≈ €4,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Jacob Lawrence, Confrontation at the Bridge, from An American Portrait 1776-1976, Volume 2 (N. 75-2), 1975, Screenprint in colors, on Strathmore paper, the full sheet, accompanied by the original paper folder
    Confrontation at the Bridge, from An American Portrait 1776-1976, Volume 2 (N. 75-2), 1975
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. XL/L
    S. 19 1/2 x 26 in. (49.5 x 66 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    $8,890≈ £6,847≈ €8,216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
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