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John Baldessari

John Baldessari

American · 1931–2020 · Painter, Printmaker

John Anthony Baldessari was an American conceptual artist known for his work featuring found photography and appropriated images. He lived and worked in Santa Monica and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Baldessari, Upward Fall, 1986, black and white prints with oil tints and metallic paper, in 5 parts, in artist's framesUpward FallPhillips · £441,000≈ $575,549≈ €500,216Sign up to see
  2. John Baldessari, Transform (Lipstick), 1990, Unique work comprised of two chromogenic prints with vinyl paint, flush-mountedTransform (Lipstick)Phillips · £389,000≈ $507,139≈ €455,692Sign up to see
  3. John Baldessari, Two Figures (Red) and Two Figures (Green) in Different Environments (Food), 1990, color photograph with acrylic and vinyl, in artist's frame, in 2 partsTwo Figures (Red) and Two Figures (Green) in Different Environments (Food)Phillips · $478,800≈ £355,246≈ €422,036Sign up to see

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. John Baldessari, Table Lamp and Its Shadows (A1-A6), 1994, monotype, photo intaglio, cut-out and hand-colored acrylic additions on handmade paper, laminated for thickness
    Table Lamp and Its Shadows (A1-A6), 1994
    Acrylic · Paper
    38¼ h x 27¼ w in (97 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 118
    $5,000≈ £3,742≈ €4,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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) ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
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