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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, Morning Still Life, 1976, screenprint on Arches paper
    Morning Still Life, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper
    23¾ h x 18 w in (60 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 178
    $2,500≈ £2,003≈ €2,229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Jacob Lawrence, Morning Still Life
    Morning Still Life
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 650
    $2,250≈ £1,730≈ €2,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Jacob Lawrence, Morning Still Life, 1976, lithograph on Arches 88 paper
    Morning Still Life, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    23½ h x 17¾ w in (60 x 45 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 316
    $2,750≈ £2,104≈ €2,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Jacob Lawrence, Birth of of Toussaint, 1986, Color Screenprint
    Birth of of Toussaint, 1986
    Screenprint · ed. 84/100
    Image - 28.25" high x 18.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 107
    $1,700≈ £1,283≈ €1,466HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Jacob Lawrence, To the Defense
    To the Defense
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 88
    $4,063≈ £2,995≈ €3,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Jacob Lawrence, Hiroshima
    Hiroshima
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 89
    $1,000≈ £737≈ €835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Jacob Lawrence, Aspiration, Lithograph in Colors "Aspiration" Pencil signed and numbered 180/200 lower right
    Aspiration
    Lithograph · ed. 180/200
    Sheet - 29.25" x 21.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 54
    $1,900≈ £1,336≈ €1,539HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Jacob Lawrence, The Birth of Toussaint, 1986, Screenprint in Colors
    The Birth of Toussaint, 1986
    Screenprint · ed. 84/100
    Image - 28.25" high x 18.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 55
    $2,300≈ £1,617≈ €1,863HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Jacob Lawrence, The Legend of John Brown #4, 1977, Screenprint in Colors "The Legend of John Brown #4" 1977
    The Legend of John Brown #4, 1977
    Screenprint · ed. 25/60
    Image - 20" high x 14" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 56
    $2,200≈ £1,547≈ €1,782HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  10. Jacob Lawrence, Escape, 1967, gouache on paper
    Escape, 1967
    Gouache · Paper
    image 17 1/4 x 10 in. (43.8 x 25.4 cm.) overall 17 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (45.1 x 29.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    $212,500≈ £161,364≈ €179,476Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
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About Jacob Lawrence

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 "dynamic cubism", an art form popularized in Europe which drew great inspiration from West African and Meso-American art. For his compositions, Lawrence found inspiration in everyday life in Harlem. He brought the African-American experience to life using blacks and browns juxtaposed with vivid colors. Lawrence also taught and spent 16 years as a professor at the University of Washington.

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