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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, Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973, The complete set of 12 offset lithographs in colours, on coated stock paper, with full margins, with title page and colophon, the sheets loose (as issued) all contained in the original blue letter-pressed paper folder with die-cut window opening, and navy fabric-covered portfolio with gilt printed title
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    portfolio 27 x 34.2 x 2.5 cm (10 5/8 x 13 1/2 x 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 257
    £6,300≈ $7,605≈ €7,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. John Baldessari, Object (with Flaw), 1988, lithographs on four sheets, two on Somerset, one on Arches 88, one on Plexiglas
    Object (with Flaw), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    43 h x 36⅜ w in (109 x 92 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 119
    $11,250≈ £8,966≈ €10,657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. John Baldessari, Six Rooms, 1993, photolithograph on Sennelier Bristol D8
    Six Rooms, 1993
    Lithograph
    21 h x 17¼ w in (53 x 44 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 119
    $3,120≈ £2,484≈ €2,960Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. John Baldessari, Double Motorcyclists and Landscape (Icelandic) (from the Overlap Series), 2003, lithograph in colors on Somerset
    Double Motorcyclists and Landscape (Icelandic) (from the Overlap Series), 2003
    Lithograph · Paper
    29⅜ h x 28⅝ w in (75 x 73 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 120
    $3,250≈ £2,587≈ €3,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. John Baldessari, Eight Soups: Pea Soup, 2012, Screenprint in colors, on smooth wove paper, the full sheet
    Eight Soups: Pea Soup, 2012
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 25/50
    S. 38 x 24 1/4 in. (96.5 x 61.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    $6,930≈ £5,321≈ €6,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. John Baldessari, Two Unfinished Letters (H. 62), 1992-1993, Photolithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Two Unfinished Letters (H. 62), 1992-1993
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 58/80
    I. 29 1/4 x 19 in. (74.3 x 48.3 cm) S. 31 5/8 x 21 in. (80.3 x 53.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 240
    $8,820≈ £6,773≈ €8,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. John Baldessari, Six Colorful Expressions (Frozen) (P. 29, H. 59), 1991, Photographic screenprint on porcelain enamel steel plate
    Six Colorful Expressions (Frozen) (P. 29, H. 59), 1991
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. 42/75
    10 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (26.7 x 12.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 241
    $2,268≈ £1,742≈ €2,099Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  8. John Baldessari, Double Motorcyclists and Landscape (Icelandic) from the Overlap Series, 2003
    Double Motorcyclists and Landscape (Icelandic) from the Overlap Series, 2003
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 583
    $2,470≈ £1,888≈ €2,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  9. John Baldessari, Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973, offset lithograph on paper
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    9½ h x 12½ w in (24 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 255
    $25,000≈ £19,001≈ €22,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. John Baldessari, The Overlap Series: Double Motorcyclists and Landscape (Icelandic 2003), 2001-2003, lithograph in colors on Somerset
    The Overlap Series: Double Motorcyclists and Landscape (Icelandic 2003), 2001-2003
    Lithograph · Paper
    29¼ h x 28⅝ w in (74 x 73 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 118
    $7,500≈ £5,684≈ €6,817Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–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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