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John Baldessari Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1931–2020

ArtSell has recorded 110 auction results for John Baldessari photographs between 2013 and 2026, of which 94 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $685 to $507,139, with a median of $5,625 across 94 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $507,139 for “Transform (Lipstick)” at Phillips in 2017.

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  1. John Baldessari, National City Portfolio (W, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, B) (H. 81-88), 1996/2009, The complete set of eight colour photographs with hand-colouring in acrylic, on photo paper flush-mounted to Sintra board (as issued), with full margins
    National City Portfolio (W, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, B) (H. 81-88), 1996/2009
    Photograph · Paper · ed. PP
    all I. 45.7 x 45.9 cm (17 7/8 x 18 1/8 in.) all S. 48.6 x 47.6 cm (19 1/8 x 18 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 136
    £12,255≈ $16,392≈ €14,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. John Baldessari, Two Trucks/Two Decisions (On Bridge), 1996, black and white photograph on glossy photographic paper printed to the edges
    Two Trucks/Two Decisions (On Bridge), 1996
    Photograph · Paper
    11⅜ h x 19⅝ w in (29 x 50 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 209
    $832≈ £618≈ €721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. John Baldessari, Six Colorful Expression (Frozen), for Parkett no. 29 (Hurowitz 59), 1991, Photographic screenprint in colors on porcelain enamel steel plate
    Six Colorful Expression (Frozen), for Parkett no. 29 (Hurowitz 59), 1991
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 65/75
    8 9/16 x 3 3/8in (21.7 x 8.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 10
    $1,152≈ £860≈ €1,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  4. John Baldessari, Sniffle, from Engravings with Sounds, 2015, Archival inkjet print in colors on wove paper
    Sniffle, from Engravings with Sounds, 2015
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 40/50
    sheet 43 3/4 x 70 1/4in (111.1 x 178.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 94
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. John Baldessari, Snigger, from Engravings with Sounds, 2015, Archival inkjet print in colors on wove paper
    Snigger, from Engravings with Sounds, 2015
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 43/50
    sheet 44 x 49 1/2in (111.8 x 125.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 93
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. John Baldessari, Arg, from Engravings with Sounds, 2015, Archival inkjet print in colors on wove paper
    Arg, from Engravings with Sounds, 2015
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 1/50
    sheet 43 1/8 x 59 1/8in (109.5 x 150.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. John Baldessari, Rollercoaster (Hurowitz 48), 1989-90, Photogravure and aquatint in colors on irregular shaped Somerset paper
    Rollercoaster (Hurowitz 48), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 10/45
    23 3/8 x 65 1/4in (59.4 x 165.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 90
    $3,584≈ £2,670≈ €3,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. John Baldessari, The Intersection Series: Large Group of Persons Meeting/Public Building, 2002, 5 digital photographic prints (1 with acrylic), on foam PVC board, in artist's frames
    The Intersection Series: Large Group of Persons Meeting/Public Building, 2002
    Photograph · Board
    218.5 x 229.5 cm (86 x 90 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £130,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. John Baldessari, Falling Star (Hurowitz 43), 1989-90, Sugar-lift, spit-bite, aquatint, and photogravure in colors on wove paper
    Falling Star (Hurowitz 43), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 31/45
    62 1/2 x 20 3/4in (158.8 x 52.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 17
    $7,040≈ £5,206≈ €5,974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. John Baldessari, Two Fisted Choice and Flow with Observer, 1991, black and white photograph with oil tint and acrylic, in artist's frame
    Two Fisted Choice and Flow with Observer, 1991
    Photograph
    4 1/4 x 43 1/2 in. (10.8 x 110.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    $77,400≈ £59,147≈ €67,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. John Baldessari, 8 Lamps x 6 = 48: one plate (H. 95), 1998, Unique inkjet print in colors, on Hewlett Packard Satin-Gloss photo paper, with full margins
    8 Lamps x 6 = 48: one plate (H. 95), 1998
    Photograph · Paper
    I. 5 1/4 x 5 in. (13.3 x 12.7 cm) S. 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 409
    $2,451≈ £1,833≈ €2,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. John Baldessari, Child with Kitten/Man with Cigar (from 'Above and Below'), 1991/2003, Unique photomontage comprised of two black-and-white photographs; hand-colored with oil tint and crayon, flush-mounted to board
    Child with Kitten/Man with Cigar (from 'Above and Below'), 1991/2003
    Photograph · Board
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    $10,880≈ £8,191≈ €9,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. John Baldessari, Two Hands (With Distant Figure) (Hurowitz 45), 1989-1990, Photogravure with etching and aquatint in colors on irregular shaped Somerset paper
    Two Hands (With Distant Figure) (Hurowitz 45), 1989-1990
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 10/45
    plate 51 x 32 1/2in (129.5 x 82.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 27
    $4,864≈ £3,600≈ €4,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,400–3,400View at Bonhams ↗
  14. John Baldessari, Person With Conscience (Green) / Animals Quiescent, 1991, photogravure and aquatint in colors on Somerset
    Person With Conscience (Green) / Animals Quiescent, 1991
    Photograph · Paper
    28⅝ h x 24 w in (73 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 254
    $3,048≈ £2,272≈ €2,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. John Baldessari, Falling Star, 1989-90, sugar-lift, spit bite, aquatint in colors and photogravure on Somerset Satin
    Falling Star, 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    62½ h x 20¾ w in (159 x 53 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 252
    $8,580≈ £6,396≈ €7,363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. John Baldessari, Press Photo, archival inkjet print on
    Press Photo
    Photograph
    36 x 26 in.
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 205
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  17. John Baldessari, Domestic Smoke, Photogravure
    Domestic Smoke
    Photograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 68
    $2,560≈ £1,899≈ €2,265Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  18. John Baldessari, Stairway, Coat and Person, 2011, Archival inkjet print, on wove paper, the full sheet
    Stairway, Coat and Person, 2011
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 39/120
    S. 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 279
    $3,810≈ £2,873≈ €3,355Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  19. John Baldessari, Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    51 h x 32½ w in (130 x 83 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 236
    $3,556≈ £2,858≈ €3,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. John Baldessari, Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    51 h x 32½ w in (130 x 83 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 118
    $4,445≈ £3,604≈ €4,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. John Baldessari, Prima Facie (Third State): Treacherous/Genuine, 2005, digital photographic print on foam PVC board and enamel paint on canvas, in artist's frame, in 2 parts
    Prima Facie (Third State): Treacherous/Genuine, 2005
    Photograph · Canvas
    each 47 3/8 x 37 3/4 in. (120.3 x 95.9 cm) overall 47 3/8 x 75 1/2 in. (120.3 x 191.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 182
    $124,460≈ £98,255≈ €117,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. John Baldessari, Love and Work, 1991, photogravure and aquatint in colors
    Love and Work, 1991
    Photograph
    23¾ h x 9¼ w in (60 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 270
    $2,772≈ £2,127≈ €2,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  23. John Baldessari, Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    50⅞ h x 32½ w in (129 x 83 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. John Baldessari, 8 Plants x 6 = 48: one plate (H. 96), 1998, Unique inkjet print in colors, on Hewlett Packard Satin-Gloss photo paper, with full margins
    8 Plants x 6 = 48: one plate (H. 96), 1998
    Photograph · Paper
    I. 5 1/4 x 5 in. (13.3 x 12.7 cm) S. 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 110
    $1,778≈ £1,356≈ €1,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  25. John Baldessari, Hand and Chin (With Entwined Hands), 1991, Photogravure und Aquatinta auf Bütten
    Hand and Chin (With Entwined Hands), 1991
    Photograph · Paper · ed. A.P. 7
    60,5 x 35,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 78
    €1,122≈ $1,208≈ £947Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  26. John Baldessari, Rollercoaster, 1989-1990, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Rollercoaster, 1989-1990
    Photograph · Paper
    36½ h x 65⅜ w in (93 x 166 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 311
    $8,820≈ £6,912≈ €8,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. John Baldessari, Heart (with Pearls) (from the Independent Curators Incorporated 15th Anniversary Print portfolio), 1991, photogravure and aquatint in colors on Somerset 410 Satin
    Heart (with Pearls) (from the Independent Curators Incorporated 15th Anniversary Print portfolio), 1991
    Photograph · Paper
    36¼ h x 39½ w in (92 x 100 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 111
    $2,520≈ £1,997≈ €2,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. John Baldessari, Rollercoaster, 1989-1990, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Rollercoaster, 1989-1990
    Photograph · Paper
    36½ h x 65⅜ w in (93 x 166 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 113
    $6,930≈ £5,492≈ €6,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. John Baldessari, Rollercoaster, 1989-1990, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Rollercoaster, 1989-1990
    Photograph · Paper
    36½ h x 65⅜ w in (93 x 166 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 223
    $8,190≈ £6,567≈ €7,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
  30. John Baldessari, Life's Balance (With Money), 1989-1990, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset 410 gsm
    Life's Balance (With Money), 1989-1990
    Photograph · Paper
    51 h x 42¾ w in (130 x 109 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 225
    $5,292≈ £4,243≈ €4,956Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  31. John Baldessari, Six Colorful Gags (Male), 1991, Photogravure und Aquatinta auf Somerset
    Six Colorful Gags (Male), 1991
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 8/25
    100 x 120,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 16
    €2,640≈ $2,847≈ £2,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  32. John Baldessari, Figure (with Vertical Lines) (from the Printed Matter Photography Portfolio III: Stills), 1999, gelatin silver print
    Figure (with Vertical Lines) (from the Printed Matter Photography Portfolio III: Stills), 1999
    Photograph
    21⅛ h x 18½ w in (54 x 47 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 190
    $2,520≈ £1,963≈ €2,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. John Baldessari, Deer and Octopus; Boat (With Standing Figure) (two works from the Hegel's Celler portfolio), 1986, photogravure; etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Deer and Octopus; Boat (With Standing Figure) (two works from the Hegel's Celler portfolio), 1986
    Photograph · Paper
    30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 270
    $2,520≈ £2,006≈ €2,352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. John Baldessari, Helmsman (With Various Fires), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on three sheets of Somerset Satin
    Helmsman (With Various Fires), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    17½ h x 20⅛ w in (44 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 269
    $4,032≈ £3,209≈ €3,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. John Baldessari, Paradise, 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset
    Paradise, 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    25¾ h x 51⅜ w in (65 x 130 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 266
    $16,380≈ £13,036≈ €15,290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. John Baldessari, Life's Balance (With Money), 1989-1990, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset 410 gsm
    Life's Balance (With Money), 1989-1990
    Photograph · Paper
    51 h x 42¾ w in (130 x 109 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 267
    $4,585≈ £3,649≈ €4,280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. John Baldessari, Rollercoaster, 1989-1990, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Rollercoaster, 1989-1990
    Photograph · Paper
    36½ h x 65⅜ w in (93 x 166 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 268
    $11,610≈ £9,240≈ €10,837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. John Baldessari, Falling Star, 1989-90, sugar-lift, spit bite, aquatint in colors and photogravure on Somerset Satin
    Falling Star, 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    62½ h x 20⅝ w in (159 x 52 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 273
    $2,772≈ £2,206≈ €2,588Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. John Baldessari, Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    50⅞ h x 32½ w in (129 x 83 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 271
    $2,268≈ £1,805≈ €2,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. John Baldessari, Engravings with Sounds: SOB, GRUNT, CLACK, SNEEZE, URG, TOOT,, 2015, archival inkjet print
    Engravings with Sounds: SOB, GRUNT, CLACK, SNEEZE, URG, TOOT,, 2015
    Photograph
    26 h x 25¼ w in (66 x 64 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 272
    $4,788≈ £3,811≈ €4,469Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. John Baldessari, Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    50⅞ h x 32½ w in (129 x 83 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 155
    $2,268≈ £1,782≈ €2,072Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. John Baldessari, Life's Balance (With Money), 1989-1990, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset 410 gsm
    Life's Balance (With Money), 1989-1990
    Photograph · Paper
    51 h x 42¾ w in (130 x 109 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 152
    $8,190≈ £6,436≈ €7,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. John Baldessari, Helmsman (With Various Fires), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on three sheets of Somerset Satin
    Helmsman (With Various Fires), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    17½ h x 20⅛ w in (44 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 150
    $2,772≈ £2,178≈ €2,532Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. John Baldessari, Paradise, 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset
    Paradise, 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    25¾ h x 51⅜ w in (65 x 130 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 151
    $21,420≈ £16,833≈ €19,569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. John Baldessari, Two Sets (One with Bench), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset 410 gsm
    Two Sets (One with Bench), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    45⅜ h x 27½ w in (115 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 148
    $5,040≈ £3,961≈ €4,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. John Baldessari, Rollercoaster, 1989-1990, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Rollercoaster, 1989-1990
    Photograph · Paper
    36½ h x 65⅜ w in (93 x 166 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 147
    $9,030≈ £7,096≈ €8,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. John Baldessari, Falling Star, 1989-90, sugar-lift, spit bite, aquatint in colors and photogravure on Somerset Satin
    Falling Star, 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    62½ h x 20⅝ w in (159 x 52 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 153
    $3,612≈ £2,839≈ €3,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. John Baldessari, Engravings with Sounds: Sob, Grunt, Clack, Sneeze, Urg, Toot, 2015, archival inkjet print
    Engravings with Sounds: Sob, Grunt, Clack, Sneeze, Urg, Toot, 2015
    Photograph
    26 h x 25⅛ w in (66 x 64 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 146
    $5,040≈ £3,961≈ €4,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. John Baldessari, Three Moments, 1999, offset lithograph and screenprint in colors on irregular shaped Coventry Smooth
    Three Moments, 1999
    Photograph · Paper
    36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 105
    $23,940≈ £19,749≈ €22,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. John Baldessari, Heart (with Pearls), 1991, aquatint in colors and photogravure on Somerset 410 Satin
    Heart (with Pearls), 1991
    Photograph · Paper
    36⅜ h x 39⅝ w in (92 x 101 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 203
    $2,620≈ £2,063≈ €2,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗

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