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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, The Beggars Alms (for Parkett no. 65), 2002, etching with aquatint, sugarlift, spit bite, and drypoint on Somerset papersoft white textured
    The Beggars Alms (for Parkett no. 65), 2002
    Etching · Paper
    10¼ h x 8¼ w in (26 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $1,397≈ £1,053≈ €1,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. John Currin, The Beggars Alm (P. 65), 2002, Etching and aquatint, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    The Beggars Alm (P. 65), 2002
    Etching · Paper · ed. 42/70
    I. 10 3/8 x 8 1/2 in. (26.4 x 21.6 cm) S. 23 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (59.7 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    $1,143≈ £904≈ €1,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. John Currin, Milestones, 2006, The complete set of seven etching, aquatint and drypoints, on Kochi NB paper, with full margins, with title page, colophon and the original brown leather portfolio
    Milestones, 2006
    Etching · Paper · ed. 10/45
    all I. various sizes six S. 18 x 14 1/2 in. (45.7 x 36.8 cm) one S. 14 1/2 x 18 in. (36.8 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    $5,715≈ £4,490≈ €5,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. John Currin, The Beggars Alm, 2002, Etching and aquatint, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    The Beggars Alm, 2002
    Etching · Paper · ed. 51/70
    I. 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (26.7 x 21.6 cm) S. 23 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (59.7 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    $1,386≈ £1,058≈ €1,172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. John Currin, Nude on a Table, 2002, Etching and aquatint, on handmade Kochi NB paper, with full margins
    Nude on a Table, 2002
    Etching · Paper · ed. 40/45
    I. 28.5 x 22.5 cm (11 1/4 x 8 7/8 in.) S. 45.7 x 36.5 cm (17 7/8 x 14 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 243
    £2,000≈ $2,851≈ €2,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. John Currin, The Beggar's Alms (for Parkett no. 65), 2002, etching with aquatint, sugarlift, spitbite, and drypoint on Somerset paper soft white textured
    The Beggar's Alms (for Parkett no. 65), 2002
    Etching · Paper
    Wright · · Lot 224
    $1,625≈ £1,283≈ €1,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  7. John Currin, Milestones, 2006, The complete set of seven etchings with aquatint and drypoint, on Kochi NB paper, with full margins, contained in the original brown leather portfolio
    Milestones, 2006
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    all I. 11 1/4 x 8 3/4 in. (28.6 x 22.2 cm) all S. 18 x 14 3/8 in. (45.7 x 36.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    $27,500≈ £21,722≈ €25,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. John Currin, Milestones portfolio, 2006, The complete portfolio of seven etchings with aquatint and drypoint, on Kochi NB paper, with full margins, also with title and colophon pages and original portfolio box,
    Milestones portfolio, 2006
    Etching · Paper · ed. 10/45
    various sizes (six vertical and one horizontal) largest I. 12 5/8 x 8 7/8 in (32 x 22.5 cm) largest S. 17 7/8 x 14 1/2 in (45.7 x 36.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    $35,000≈ £22,527≈ €26,691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. John Currin, The Penitent, Etching with aquatint and drypoint
    The Penitent
    Etching · ed. 7/65
    Image size 7.25 inches x 6 inches, sheet 14 inches x 12 inches, unframed, in original issuance folder
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 936A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  10. John Currin, The Penitent -, Etching with aquatint and drypoint
    The Penitent -
    Etching · ed. 7/65
    Image size 7.25 inches x 6 inches, sheet 14 inches x 12 inches, unframed, in original issuance folder
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 396
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗

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