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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, Boat (With Figure Standing) (from the Hegel’s Cellar portfolio), 1986, photogravure and aquatint on BFK Rives
    Boat (With Figure Standing) (from the Hegel’s Cellar portfolio), 1986
    Etching · Paper
    27½ h x 19¾ w in (70 x 50 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 207
    $2,048≈ £1,521≈ €1,774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  2. John Baldessari, Black Dice (H. 10-18), 1982, The complete set of nine etching and aquatints in colors and one gelatin silver print, on Arches paper, with full margins, with colophon and the original felt-lined wooden portfolio box
    Black Dice (H. 10-18), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/35
    nine I. 6 1/4 x 7 7/8 in. (15.9 x 20 cm) nine S. 16 3/8 x 19 5/8 in. (41.6 x 49.8 cm) one S. 8 x 9 1/4 in. (20.3 x 23.5 cm) portfolio 21 3/4 x 19 1/2 x 2 in. (55.2 x 49.5 x 5.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 359
    $2,286≈ £1,761≈ €2,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. John Baldessari, Two Hands (With Distant Figure) (H. 45), 1989-1990, Etching, aquatint and photogravure in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Two Hands (With Distant Figure) (H. 45), 1989-1990
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 51 x 32 1/2 in. (129.5 x 82.6 cm) S. 53 x 34 3/4 in. (134.6 x 88.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 425
    $3,048≈ £2,449≈ €2,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  4. John Baldessari, Large Door, from Hegel's Cellar (S. 1986.01H, H. 28), 1986, Photogravure and aquatint, on Rives BFK paper, folded (as issued), the full sheet
    Large Door, from Hegel's Cellar (S. 1986.01H, H. 28), 1986
    Etching · Paper · ed. 14/35
    S. 19 7/8 x 38 in. (50.5 x 96.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 321
    $5,040≈ £3,609≈ €4,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. John Baldessari, Heaven; and Hell (Diptych) (H. 38), 1988, Two etchings with aquatint, scraping, roulette and photo-etching in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Heaven; and Hell (Diptych) (H. 38), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 36/45
    both I. various sizes both S. 47 3/4 x 31 1/2 in. (121.3 x 80 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 322
    $5,418≈ £3,880≈ €4,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. John Baldessari, Six Ear Drawings (Complementary Colors) (H. 175-180), 2007, The complete set of six etchings in colors, on Magnani Pescia paper, with full margins, contained in the original hardcover folio with printed cover image
    Six Ear Drawings (Complementary Colors) (H. 175-180), 2007
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/25
    all I. 11 x 8 5/8 in. (27.9 x 21.9 cm) all S. 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (41.9 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 323
    $4,788≈ £3,429≈ €3,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Person with Conscience (Green) / Animals Quiescent
    Etching · ed. 20/25
    28 1/2 x 24 in. (irregular shape).
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 145
    $2,880≈ £2,090≈ €2,444Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  8. John Baldessari, Five Pickles (With Fingerprints) in the Shape of a Hand, from Artists & Photographers, 1975, Five color photographs, mounted to one sheet of German Etching paper (as issued), the full sheet
    Five Pickles (With Fingerprints) in the Shape of a Hand, from Artists & Photographers, 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 48/60
    S. 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 349
    $2,500≈ £1,790≈ €2,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. John Baldessari, Five Pickles (With Fingerprints in the Shape of a Hand), from Artists & Photographers, 1975, Five color photographs, mounted to one sheet of German etching paper (as issued), the full sheet
    Five Pickles (With Fingerprints in the Shape of a Hand), from Artists & Photographers, 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 27/60
    S. 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 303
    $2,500≈ £1,895≈ €2,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. John Baldessari, Six Ear Drawings (Complementary Colors), 2007, The complete set of six etchings in colors, on Magnani Pescia paper, with full margins, contained in the original hard-cover folio with printed cover image
    Six Ear Drawings (Complementary Colors), 2007
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/25
    all I. 11 x 8 5/8 in. (27.9 x 21.9 cm) all S. 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (41.9 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
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