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Jasper Johns

American · 1930–2009 · Painter, Printmaker

Jasper Johns is an American painter, sculptor, draftsman, and printmaker. Considered a central figure in the development of American postwar art, he has been variously… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Jasper Johns, Figure 6, 1964-1972, Sculp-metal and collage on canvasFigure 6Phillips · $2,420,000≈ £1,884,588≈ €2,200,600Sign up to see
  2. Jasper Johns, 0 through 9, 1979, ink on plastic0 through 9Phillips · $975,000≈ £738,692≈ €828,307Sign up to see
  3. Jasper Johns, Gift of the Sea, 1984, acrylic on canvasGift of the SeaPhillips · $504,000≈ £360,309≈ €421,722Sign up to see

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  1. Jasper Johns, High School Days, The Critic Smiles, Flag, Light Bulb, and Bread, from Lead Reliefs (G. 129-133; ULAE 72-76), 1969, The complete set of five lead reliefs with polystyrene and wood backing, one with an inset mirror, one with rag paper hand-painted in oil by the artist, and one with tin leaf and gold plating, all in the original publisher's welded aluminum frames
    High School Days, The Critic Smiles, Flag, Light Bulb, and Bread, from Lead Reliefs (G. 129-133; ULAE 72-76), 1969
    Oil · Panel · ed. AP
    High School Days 23 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (59.1 x 44.1 cm) The Critic Smiles 23 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (59.1 x 44.1 cm) Flag 17 3/8 x 23 1/4 in. (44.1 x 59.1 cm) Light Bulb 39 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (99.7 x 44.1 cm) Bread 23 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (59.1 x 44.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    $355,600≈ £285,668≈ €324,098Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Jasper Johns, Crocodile in the Sewer, oil on paper
    Crocodile in the Sewer
    Oil · Paper
    41 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (105.4 x 74.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    $52,920≈ £42,602≈ €50,280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Jasper Johns, Surprised Nymph, Oil on Canvas
    Surprised Nymph
    Oil · Canvas
    19.5" high x 19.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 58
    $2,900≈ £2,039≈ €2,349HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Jasper Johns, He Was Called the Buffalo's Brother, 1989, oil on paper
    He Was Called the Buffalo's Brother, 1989
    Oil · Paper
    44 h x 30 w in (112 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 297
    $31,875≈ £20,695≈ €24,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
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