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John Chamberlain

American · 1927–2011 · Painter, Sculptor

John Angus Chamberlain, was an American sculptor and filmmaker. At the time of his death he resided and worked on Shelter Island, New York. (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Chamberlain, Sprayed Myopia, 1988, painted and chrome-plated steelSprayed MyopiaPhillips · £1,379,000≈ $1,647,216≈ €1,553,244Sign up to see
  2. John Chamberlain, Gris Gris Gumbo Ya Ya, 1990, painted and chromium plated steelGris Gris Gumbo Ya YaPhillips · $905,000≈ £593,637≈ €702,095Sign up to see
  3. John Chamberlain, Endzoneboogie, 1988, painted and chrome plated steelEndzoneboogiePhillips · $900,000≈ £681,870≈ €764,591Sign up to see

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  1. John Chamberlain, Sockets, 1977, Metallobjekt mit Acryllack und Polyesterharz
    Sockets, 1977
    Acrylic
    12 × 14 × 11 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 823
    €37,500≈ $44,569≈ £33,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. John Chamberlain, Endzoneboogie, 1988, painted and chrome plated steel
    Endzoneboogie, 1988
    Sculpture
    116 x 48 1/2 x 48 1/2 in. (294.6 x 123.2 x 123.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    $900,000≈ £681,870≈ €764,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. John Chamberlain, Lucy Snaggletooth, 1976, painted and chromium-plated steel
    Lucy Snaggletooth, 1976
    Sculpture
    36 x 30 x 21 in. (91.4 x 76.2 x 53.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    $543,000≈ £412,332≈ €458,615Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. John Chamberlain, Scratched Echo, 1991, painted and stainless steel
    Scratched Echo, 1991
    Sculpture
    10 x 10 x 8 1/2 in. (25.4 x 25.4 x 21.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    $175,000≈ £132,888≈ €147,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. John Chamberlain, Untitled, 1963, painted and chromium-plated steel
    Untitled, 1963
    Sculpture
    21 1/2 x 19 x 23 in. (54.6 x 48.3 x 58.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $730,000≈ £559,945≈ €655,944Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. John Chamberlain, Dining Out, Paris #6, 1995, Chromogenic print
    Dining Out, Paris #6, 1995
    Photograph · ed. 1/9
    9 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (24.8 x 60.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 326
    $3,000≈ £2,412≈ €2,817Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  7. John Chamberlain, Tabasco fiasco, 2003, painted and chromium plated steel
    Tabasco fiasco, 2003
    Sculpture
    21 x 24.1 x 14 cm (8 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 137
    £106,250≈ $129,158≈ €121,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. John Chamberlain, SOFTENEDBYSNOW, 2007, painted and chrome-plated steel
    SOFTENEDBYSNOW, 2007
    Sculpture
    23 x 40 1/2 x 23 in. (58.4 x 102.9 x 58.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 221
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
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