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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, Untitled, 1970, mineral-coated synthetic polymer resin
    Untitled, 1970
    Sculpture
    9 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (24.1 x 44.5 x 39.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 50
    $43,750≈ £32,855≈ €38,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. John Chamberlain, Untitled, 1970, urethane foam, cord and paint
    Untitled, 1970
    urethane foam, cord and paint
    10 1/2 x 17 x 15 in. (26.7 x 43.2 x 38.1 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 219
    $16,250≈ £12,522≈ €14,386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. John Chamberlain, Flashback, 1979, The complete set of eight lithographs in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Flashback, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 175
    all I. approximately 19 1/2 x 15 in. (49.5 x 38.1 cm) all S. 28 x 20 in. (71.1 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 247
    $5,000≈ £3,814≈ €4,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. John Chamberlain, Welding Series I-III, 1978, The complete set of three lithographs in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Welding Series I-III, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 20/27
    all I. various sizes S. 32 x 24 in. (81.3 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 248
    $3,000≈ £2,288≈ €2,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. John Chamberlain, L’Eau Frais Voodoo, 1999, painted and chrome-plated steel
    L’Eau Frais Voodoo, 1999
    Sculpture
    122.3 x 177 x 100.5 cm (48 1/8 x 69 5/8 x 39 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    £297,000≈ $391,268≈ €336,835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. John Chamberlain, Sockets, 1977, Metallobjekt mit Acryllack und Polyesterharz
    Sockets, 1977
    Acrylic
    12 × 14 × 11 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 765
    €25,000≈ $29,173≈ £21,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Grisebach ↗
  7. John Chamberlain, Chamooda, 1975, painted and chromium-plated steel
    Chamooda, 1975
    painted and chromium-plated steel
    65 x 69 x 23 in. (165.1 x 175.3 x 58.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $795,000≈ £589,763≈ €674,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. John Chamberlain, Socket #27, 1978, painted aluminum with resin
    Socket #27, 1978
    Sculpture
    4 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 4 3/8 in. (11.1 x 9.8 x 11.1 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    $30,000≈ £22,255≈ €25,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. John Chamberlain, Flashback, 1979, The complete set of eight lithographs in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Flashback, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 175
    all I. approximately 19 1/2 x 15 in. (49.5 x 38.1 cm) all S. 28 x 20 in. (71.1 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 187
    $7,500≈ £5,371≈ €6,141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. John Chamberlain, Untitled, 1970, urethane foam and cord
    Untitled, 1970
    urethane foam and cord
    9 x 13 x 14 in. (22.9 x 33 x 35.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 84
    $13,750≈ £9,954≈ €11,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
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John Chamberlain signature

43 catalogued lots by John Chamberlain record a signature line. The most common placement is lower left (40% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower left4
  • lower right3
  • in the margin1
  • lower centre1
  • on the reverse1

Form

  • signed30
  • signed and dated12
  • signed in pencil1
  • (i-iii) each signed, respectively numbered and dedicated "Josa [#1-#3] John" lower edge (iv) signed, numbered, dedicated and dated "Josa #4 John '85" lower edge — Five works (i-v): Untitled, Phillips, Feb 28, 2025
  • Signed and dated "Chamberlain '86" lower left — Tonk #8, Phillips, May 15, 2024
  • Signed "John Chamberlain" lower left — Untitled, Phillips, Sep 26, 2023

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About John Chamberlain

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

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