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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, Two Erect Figures/Two Skateboards (Hurowitz 78), 1995, Screenprint in colors on Fabriano Disegno paper
    Two Erect Figures/Two Skateboards (Hurowitz 78), 1995
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    28 x 23 1/2in (71.1 x 60cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 11
    $4,352≈ £3,250≈ €3,792Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,400View at Bonhams ↗
  2. John Baldessari, A Group of 3 Skateboards, 2010, Three screenprints in colors on skateboard decks, each with artist's printed signature
    A Group of 3 Skateboards, 2010
    Screenprint · Board
    each deck 31 1/2 x 8in (80 x 20.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    $512≈ £379≈ €434Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  3. John Baldessari, Person with Guitar (Yellow) (G. 2027, H. 149), 2005, Screenprint in colors, on Rives BFK paper cut and mounted to Sintra (three layer construction, as issued), all contained in the original artist's specified black wood frame
    Person with Guitar (Yellow) (G. 2027, H. 149), 2005
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 30/45
    S. 24 x 46 1/2 x 3/4 in. (61 x 118.1 x 1.9 cm) framed 28 3/4 x 51 in. (73 x 129.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 2
    $14,190≈ £10,442≈ €12,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. John Baldessari, Two Opponents (Blue and Yellow) (G. 2014, H. 148), 2004, Screenprint in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Two Opponents (Blue and Yellow) (G. 2014, H. 148), 2004
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 147/165
    S. 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 3
    $2,451≈ £1,804≈ €2,078Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. John Baldessari, Two Sunsets (One with Square Blue Moon), 1994, screenprint in colors
    Two Sunsets (One with Square Blue Moon), 1994
    Screenprint
    48 h x 32 w in (122 x 81 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 251
    $3,556≈ £2,690≈ €3,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. John Baldessari, Raised Eyebrows / Furrowed Foreheads (Red, White, and Blue) (from the Artists for Obama portfolio), 2008, screenprint in colors
    Raised Eyebrows / Furrowed Foreheads (Red, White, and Blue) (from the Artists for Obama portfolio), 2008
    Screenprint
    11 h x 14 w in (28 x 36 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $1,254≈ £1,017≈ €1,219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. John Baldessari, Foot and Stocking (With Big Toe Exposed): Brienne, Fran, Io, Phil, Shelly, 2010, Five 8-color screenprints with fabric and paper collage, each mounted and mounted again
    Foot and Stocking (With Big Toe Exposed): Brienne, Fran, Io, Phil, Shelly, 2010
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 10/45
    Each 47 7/8 x 32 7/8 in. (121.6 x 83.5 cm) Each overall 58 1/2 x 40 1/4 in. (148.6 x 102.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    $16,510≈ £12,948≈ €15,683Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. John Baldessari, The Thing Quarterly, Issue 22, 2014, screenprint on two sateen pillowcases
    The Thing Quarterly, Issue 22, 2014
    Screenprint
    10¼ h x 8⅛ w x ⅝ d in (26 x 21 x 2 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 115
    $126≈ £97≈ €116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. John Baldessari, Raised Eyebrows/Furrowed Foreheads: Figure with Globe, 2009, screenprint in colors on Fabriano
    Raised Eyebrows/Furrowed Foreheads: Figure with Globe, 2009
    Screenprint
    31⅝ h x 30¼ w in (80 x 77 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 261
    $2,193≈ £1,683≈ €2,012Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. John Baldessari, Visionaire No. 64: Art (Red Edition), 2014, screenprint with embossed color interventions on paper
    Visionaire No. 64: Art (Red Edition), 2014
    Screenprint · Paper
    18¾ h x 12¾ w x 1¾ d in (48 x 32 x 4 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 365
    $983≈ £788≈ €920Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
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