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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, 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 ↗
  2. 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) ↗
  3. 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) ↗
  4. 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) ↗
  5. John Baldessari, Upward Fall, 1986, black and white prints with oil tints and metallic paper, in 5 parts, in artist's frames
    Upward Fall, 1986
    Oil · Paper
    smallest part 75.1 x 16.2 cm (29 5/8 x 6 3/8 in.) lower left and right parts each 62.5 x 62.5 cm (24 5/8 x 24 5/8 in.) right vertical part 77.6 x 32 cm (30 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.) largest part 179.5 x 47.5 cm (70 5/8 x 18 3/4 in.) overall 241 x 172 cm (94 7/8 x 67 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    £441,000≈ $575,549≈ €500,216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. John Baldessari, Untitled, 1960, Gouache, oil & collage on paper
    Untitled, 1960
    Oil · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 187
    $4,288≈ £2,625≈ €2,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. 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) ↗
  9. 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) ↗
  10. 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 ↗
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