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John Currin

American · b. 1962 · Painter, Draughtsman

John Currin is an American painter based in New York City. He is most recognized for his satirical figurative paintings that explore controversial sexual and societal topics.… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Currin, Amanda, 2003, oil on canvasAmandaPhillips · $3,525,000≈ £2,205,744≈ €2,631,775Sign up to see
  2. John Currin, The Owens, 1994, oil on canvasThe OwensPhillips · $1,685,000≈ £1,066,996≈ €1,475,611Sign up to see
  3. John Currin, Birthday, 1999, oil on canvasBirthdayPhillips · $1,505,000≈ £997,349≈ €1,396,622Sign up to see

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  1. John Currin, Nude Couple with Drinks, 1993, ink on paper
    Nude Couple with Drinks, 1993
    Drawing · Paper
    13½ h x 10⅞ w in (34 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 267
    $10,240≈ £7,580≈ €8,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. John Currin, Sister, 1993, pencil on paper
    Sister, 1993
    Drawing · Paper
    12 x 9 1/2 in. (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 163
    $8,890≈ £7,019≈ €8,299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. John Currin, Woman and Baby, 1993, ink on paper
    Woman and Baby, 1993
    Drawing · Paper
    13 1/2 x 11 in. (34.3 x 27.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 164
    $8,255≈ £6,517≈ €7,706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. John Currin, Girl on a Fence, 2001, ink and graphite on paper
    Girl on a Fence, 2001
    Drawing · Paper
    7 7/8 x 6 in. (20 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 136
    $27,720≈ £20,402≈ €23,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. John Currin, Untitled, 1989, graphite on paper
    Untitled, 1989
    Drawing · Paper
    12½ h x 9¼ w in (32 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 144
    $9,100≈ £6,426≈ €7,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. John Currin, Worker, 1993, coloured pencil on paper
    Worker, 1993
    Drawing · Paper
    30.2 x 22.5 cm. (11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 52
    $6,875≈ £5,367≈ €6,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. John Currin, Big Breasted Woman, 1988, ink on paper
    Big Breasted Woman, 1988
    Drawing · Paper
    24.1 x 14.9 cm (9 1/2 x 5 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    £10,000≈ $13,171≈ €11,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. John Currin, Woman with child, 1994, ink on paper
    Woman with child, 1994
    Drawing · Paper
    34.3 x 27.9 cm (13 1/2 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 248
    £30,000≈ $39,720≈ €34,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. John Currin, Sister, 1993, pencil on paper
    Sister, 1993
    Drawing · Paper
    12 x 9 1/2 in. (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 477
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. John Currin, Amanda, 2003, charcoal and Conté on paper
    Amanda, 2003
    Drawing · Paper
    15 x 11 1/8 in. (38.1 x 28.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 358
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗

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