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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, 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, 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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) ↗
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