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Joel Shapiro

American · 1941–2025 · Painter, Printmaker

Joel Elias Shapiro was an American sculptor. Classified by art critics as a postminimalist, his works consisted of sculptures composed of simple rectangular shapes. His… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 2009–2010, oil on bronzeUntitledPhillips · $406,400≈ £324,704≈ €373,495Sign up to see
  2. Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 1996, bronzeUntitledBonhams · $381,500≈ £286,282≈ €340,200Sign up to see
  3. Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 1995, bronzeUntitledPhillips · $346,000≈ £266,872≈ €311,235Sign up to see

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  1. Joel Shapiro, Two works: (i-ii) Untitled, 1992, charcoal, chalk and pastel on paper
    Two works: (i-ii) Untitled, 1992
    Pastel · Paper
    each 26 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (67.3 x 37.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    $9,030≈ £6,694≈ €7,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Joel Shapiro, Untitled (JS 858), 1988, pastel, charcoal, chalk and pencil on paper
    Untitled (JS 858), 1988
    Pastel · Paper
    60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    $24,130≈ £18,519≈ €22,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Joel Shapiro, Untitled, from Postcards for the Edge: A Benefit for Visual AIDS, 2012, Unique pastel, graphite, charcoal and ink drawing, on Strathmore postcard
    Untitled, from Postcards for the Edge: A Benefit for Visual AIDS, 2012
    Pastel · Board
    6 x 4 in. (15.2 x 10.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 254
    $889≈ £728≈ €836Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  4. Joel Shapiro, Untitled (JS 972), 1991, Chalk, charcoal, and pastel on paper
    Untitled (JS 972), 1991
    Pastel · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 177
    $7,500≈ £5,760≈ €6,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Joel Shapiro, #5, 1994, chalk and pastel on paper
    #5, 1994
    Pastel · Paper
    37 x 37.2 cm. (14 5/8 x 14 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    £5,250≈ $8,084≈ €6,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 2010, pastel and chalk on paper
    Untitled, 2010
    Pastel · Paper
    20 1/8 x 27 in. (51.1 x 68.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 161
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Joel Shapiro, Untitled (JS 706), 1986, charcoal, chalk and pastel on paper
    Untitled (JS 706), 1986
    Pastel · Paper
    30 3/4 x 32 5/8 in. (78.1 x 82.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Joel Shapiro Selected Drawings 1968-1990 Center for the Fine Arts Miami Florida April 6-June 2nd 1991
    Pastel · Paper
    9.25 x 12 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 527
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–8,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  9. Joel Shapiro Selected Drawings 1968-1990 Center for the Fine Arts Miami Florida April 6-June 2nd 1991
    Pastel · Paper
    9.25 x 12 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 1
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–12,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
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