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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, The Life and Opinions for Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, 1988, bound printed paper
    The Life and Opinions for Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, 1988
    Print (other) · Paper
    10⅞ h x 7½ w x 4⅜ d in (28 x 19 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 256
    $3,556≈ £2,646≈ €3,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. John Baldessari, Untitled, Print
    Untitled
    Print (other)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 328
    $1,152≈ £875≈ €989Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  4. John Baldessari, Studio (C. p. 190, H. 41), 1988, Lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches 88 paper, with full margins
    Studio (C. p. 190, H. 41), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 123/150
    I. 25 12 x 33 7/8 in. (94 x 86 cm) S. 30 1/4 x 38 3/8 in. (76.8 x 97.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    $16,770≈ £12,538≈ €14,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. John Baldessari, The Fallen Easel (S. 1988.01, H. 37), 1988, The complete set of nine lithograph and screenprint elements in colors and black and white, on three sheets of Arches 88 paper, one sheet of Ragocote paper and five aluminum panels, the full sheets
    The Fallen Easel (S. 1988.01, H. 37), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    overall 74 x 95 in. (188 x 241.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    $9,030≈ £6,751≈ €7,780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. John Baldessari, Object (with Flaw) (C. p. 189, S. 1988.02, H. 40), 1988, The complete set of four lithographs in colors, on one sheet of Somerset paper, two sheets of Arches 88 paper and one Plexiglas panel, the full sheets
    Object (with Flaw) (C. p. 189, S. 1988.02, H. 40), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 34/35
    overall 52 x 109 in. (132.1 x 276.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 410
    $5,160≈ £3,858≈ €4,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. John Baldessari, A Suite of Five Lithographs for Tristram Shandy, 1988, lithograph in colors on T.H. Saunders Waterford
    A Suite of Five Lithographs for Tristram Shandy, 1988
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 27½ w in (57 x 70 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 123
    $5,080≈ £3,805≈ €4,371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. John Baldessari, Three Moments, 1999, offset lithograph and screenprint in colors on irregular shaped Coventry Smooth
    Three Moments, 1999
    Lithograph
    36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 125
    $19,050≈ £14,269≈ €16,391Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. 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 ↗
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John Baldessari signature

144 catalogued lots by John Baldessari record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (77% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the reverse10
  • lower right2
  • lower centre1

Form

  • signed95
  • signed in pencil27
  • signed and dated13
  • initialled9

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About John Baldessari

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 Venice, California.

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