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John Baldessari Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1931–2020

ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for John Baldessari paintings between 2005 and 2025, of which 13 sold (68% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,500 to $409,930, with a median of $118,750 across 13 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $409,930 for “Two Dogs and Two Aliens” at Phillips in 2015.

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  1. John Baldessari, Red Figure (Striding) and Door and Stairs, 1988, oil tint, vinyl paint and pastel on black and white photograph on board
    Red Figure (Striding) and Door and Stairs, 1988
    Oil · Board
    36 x 30 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 4
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–90,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. John Baldessari, Double Bill (Part 2)… and De Chirico, 2012, acrylic and oil on inkjet print on canvas
    Double Bill (Part 2)… and De Chirico, 2012
    Acrylic · Canvas
    185.3 x 137.2 cm (72 7/8 x 54 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 191
    £35,560≈ $45,912≈ €42,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. John Baldessari, Sediment (Part One): Foot, Person and Barrel, 2010, inkjet, oil, acrylic and enamel on canvas
    Sediment (Part One): Foot, Person and Barrel, 2010
    Oil · Canvas
    70 1/8 x 54 1/8 in. (178.1 x 137.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    $38,100≈ £30,231≈ €36,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. John Baldessari, Untitled, 1961, oil on canvas in artist-made frame
    Untitled, 1961
    Oil · Canvas
    17½ h x 53½ w x 2 d in (44 x 136 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 107
    $25,400≈ £20,062≈ €24,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. John Baldessari, Prima Facie (Third State): From Adorable to Winning, 2005, digital photographic print on foam PVC board and acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame, in 2 parts
    Prima Facie (Third State): From Adorable to Winning, 2005
    Acrylic · Canvas
    overall 171.2 x 274.4 cm (67 3/8 x 108 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. John Baldessari, Sign for "Rothko and Albers", 1961, oil on canvas
    Sign for "Rothko and Albers", 1961
    Oil · Canvas
    13½ h x 14½ w in (34 x 37 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 105
    $56,700≈ £46,848≈ €53,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. John Baldessari, White X Sign, 1963, Oil on canvas
    White X Sign, 1963
    Oil · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 82
    $118,750≈ £91,283≈ €101,141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. John Baldessari, Double Bill (Part 2): …and Ernst, 2012, varnished inkjet print, acrylic and oil on canvas
    Double Bill (Part 2): …and Ernst, 2012
    Acrylic · Canvas
    69 5/8 x 60 1/8 in. (176.7 x 152.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 248
    $237,500≈ £189,863≈ €210,438Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. John Baldessari, Nose & Ears, Etc., Part III: Two Altered Persons (One with Yellow Nose), 2007, inkjet prints and acrylic on foam PVC board, in artist's frame
    Nose & Ears, Etc., Part III: Two Altered Persons (One with Yellow Nose), 2007
    Acrylic · Board
    110.5 x 235.6 cm (43 1/2 x 92 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 160
    £181,250≈ $230,061≈ €202,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. UntitledManner of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    26 x 22 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 180A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–800View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  11. John Baldessari, Sediment: Leg and Shirt, 2010, inkjet print and acrylic on canvas
    Sediment: Leg and Shirt, 2010
    Acrylic · Canvas
    54 x 70 in. (137.2 x 177.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. John Baldessari, Two Dogs and Two Aliens, 2002, digital photo with acrylic on Sintraplate
    Two Dogs and Two Aliens, 2002
    Acrylic
    214.9 x 182.9 cm (84 5/8 x 72 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    £266,500≈ $409,930≈ €359,273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. John Baldessari, Untitled, 1964, oil on canvas
    Untitled, 1964
    Oil · Canvas
    36 1/2 x 24 in. (92.7 x 61 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 188
    $221,000≈ £131,477≈ €161,361Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. John Baldessari, 8th and D, National City, 1966-68, Photographic emulsion and acrylic on canvas
    8th and D, National City, 1966-68
    Acrylic · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 160
    $287,875≈ £184,016≈ €211,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. John Baldessari, Throwing Three Balls to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-six Attempts), 1973, Portfolio of 14 sheets
    Throwing Three Balls to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-six Attempts), 1973
    Oil
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 453
    $2,280≈ £1,146≈ €1,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. John Baldessari, The overlap series: Building (with two Cars) and Goat Eating Dynamite, 2001, 3-teilig: Digitale farbige Fotodrucke mit Acryl auf Sintra-Tafeln
    The overlap series: Building (with two Cars) and Goat Eating Dynamite, 2001
    Acrylic
    184,5 x 154,2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 448
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €270,000–300,000View at Lempertz ↗
  17. John Baldessari, Throwing Three Balls to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-six Attempts), 1973, Framed portfolio
    Throwing Three Balls to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-six Attempts), 1973
    Oil
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 99
    $1,500≈ £770≈ €1,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. John Baldessari, X Sign for a Crucifixion, 1962, mixed media assemblage on panel
    X Sign for a Crucifixion, 1962
    Mixed media · Panel
    48 x 48in (122 x 122cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 424
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. John Baldessari, 11th and National, 1968, pencil, photo emulsion and acrylic on canvas
    11th and National, 1968
    Acrylic · Canvas
    13 3/4 x 13 3/4in (35 x 35cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 224
    $390,000≈ £197,618≈ €289,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. John Baldessari, (American, b. 1931), mixed media assemblage on panel
    (American, b. 1931)
    Mixed media · Panel
    48 x 48in (122 x 122cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 138
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗

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