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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, Helmsman (With Various Fires), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on three sheets of Somerset Satin
    Helmsman (With Various Fires), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    17½ h x 20⅛ w in (44 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 269
    $4,032≈ £3,209≈ €3,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. John Baldessari, Deer and Octopus; Boat (With Standing Figure) (two works from the Hegel's Celler portfolio), 1986, photogravure; etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Deer and Octopus; Boat (With Standing Figure) (two works from the Hegel's Celler portfolio), 1986
    Photograph · Paper
    30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 270
    $2,520≈ £2,006≈ €2,352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. John Baldessari, Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Two Hands (With Distant Figure), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    50⅞ h x 32½ w in (129 x 83 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 271
    $2,268≈ £1,805≈ €2,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. John Baldessari, Engravings with Sounds: SOB, GRUNT, CLACK, SNEEZE, URG, TOOT,, 2015, archival inkjet print
    Engravings with Sounds: SOB, GRUNT, CLACK, SNEEZE, URG, TOOT,, 2015
    Photograph
    26 h x 25¼ w in (66 x 64 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 272
    $4,788≈ £3,811≈ €4,469Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. 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 20⅝ w in (159 x 52 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 273
    $2,772≈ £2,206≈ €2,588Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. John Baldessari, Six Rooms, 1993, photolithograph on Sennelier Bristol D8
    Six Rooms, 1993
    Lithograph
    21 h x 17⅛ w in (53 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 275
    $1,386≈ £1,103≈ €1,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. John Baldessari, Engravings with Sounds: Sob, Grunt, Clack, Sneeze, Urg, Toot, 2015, archival inkjet print
    Engravings with Sounds: Sob, Grunt, Clack, Sneeze, Urg, Toot, 2015
    Photograph
    26 h x 25⅛ w in (66 x 64 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 146
    $5,040≈ £3,961≈ €4,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. John Baldessari, Rollercoaster, 1989-1990, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin
    Rollercoaster, 1989-1990
    Photograph · Paper
    36½ h x 65⅜ w in (93 x 166 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 147
    $9,030≈ £7,096≈ €8,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. John Baldessari, Two Sets (One with Bench), 1989-90, photogravure with aquatint in colors on Somerset 410 gsm
    Two Sets (One with Bench), 1989-90
    Photograph · Paper
    45⅜ h x 27½ w in (115 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 148
    $5,040≈ £3,961≈ €4,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. John Baldessari, 2623 Third Street, Santa Monica, 2000, lithograph and screenprint in colors on Somerset Velvet
    2623 Third Street, Santa Monica, 2000
    Lithograph · Paper
    27 h x 27 w in (69 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 149
    $4,032≈ £3,169≈ €3,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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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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