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Jay DeFeo

American · 1929–1989 · Painter, Sculptor

Jay DeFeo was an American visual artist who became celebrated in the 1950s as part of the spirited community of Beat artists, musicians, and poets in San Francisco. Best known… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Jay DeFeo, Apex, 1982, Oil and tape on canvasApexLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $281,250≈ £226,998≈ €252,016Sign up to see
  2. Jay DeFeo, The Arrival (Jewelry Series), 1978, acrylic, graphite, chalk and charcoal on paperThe Arrival (Jewelry Series)Bonhams · $47,500≈ £32,734≈ €41,286Sign up to see
  3. Jay DeFeo, Untitled, 1987, acrylic, oil and oil pastel on paperUntitledPhillips · $40,320≈ £29,675≈ €34,526Sign up to see

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  1. Jay DeFeo, Apex, 1982, Oil and tape on canvas
    Apex, 1982
    Oil · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 227
    $281,250≈ £226,998≈ €252,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Jay DeFeo, The Arrival (Jewelry Series), 1978, acrylic, graphite, chalk and charcoal on paper
    The Arrival (Jewelry Series), 1978
    Acrylic · Paper
    20 x 15 1/8 in. (51 x 38.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 54
    $47,500≈ £32,734≈ €41,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗

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