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Jonathan Borofsky

American · b. 1942 · Painter, Printmaker

Jonathan Borofsky is an American sculptor and printmaker who lives and works in Ogunquit, Maine. (Wikipedia)

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79lots offered2004–2026years recorded86%sold (66)$1.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Jonathan Borofsky, The Sun at 3,214,887, 1989, acrylic on canvas mounted on concave welded aluminum theater lightThe Sun at 3,214,887Phillips · $18,750≈ £14,453≈ €16,765Sign up to see
  2. Jonathan Borofsky, I Dreamed I Could Fly at 2,883,114", 1984, acrylic on fiberglassI Dreamed I Could Fly at 2,883,114"Rago Auctions · $15,120≈ £11,812≈ €13,822Sign up to see
  3. Jonathan Borofsky, Man With a Briefcase (A) (G. 1482), 1991, Unique monumental woodcut in black and grey, on La Paloma handmade paper with collage, the full sheetMan With a Briefcase (A) (G. 1482)Phillips · $15,120≈ £10,827≈ €12,547Sign up to see

Jonathan Borofsky’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

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ArtSell has recorded 77 auction results for Jonathan Borofsky between 2004 and 2026, of which 66 sold (86%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $32Sign up free to see to $18.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $18.8kSign up free to see for The Sun at 3,214,887 at Phillips in September 2016. The most common medium is screenprints (22 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (20), Rago Auctions (18) and Phillips (14).

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  1. Jonathan Borofsky, Art is for the Spirit, 1989, screenprint in colors with hand-painted elements
    Art is for the Spirit, 1989
    Screenprint
    60 h x 48 w in (152 x 122 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 245
    $1,131≈ £837≈ €974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Jonathan Borofsky, Numbered Money, 1986, screenprint on acrylic, uncut sheet of U.S. currency
    Numbered Money, 1986
    Screenprint · Paper
    25¾ h x 21¾ w in (65 x 55 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 254
    $896≈ £663≈ €771Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Jonathan Borofsky, Untitled, lithograph and screenprint on paper, 1991
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    33 1/2 x 71 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 416
    $768≈ £581≈ €670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  4. Jonathan Borofsky, I Dreamed I Could Fly at No. 3088752 (State IV), 1990, lithograph in colors with embossing
    I Dreamed I Could Fly at No. 3088752 (State IV), 1990
    Lithograph
    46 h x 36½ w in (117 x 93 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 121
    $512≈ £382≈ €443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Jonathan Borofsky, Foot Prints (Left), 1986, screenprint in colors on Arches Cover
    Foot Prints (Left), 1986
    Screenprint · Paper
    54 h x 21 w in (137 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 166
    $960≈ £714≈ €827Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Jonathan Borofsky, Drawing 2,766,760, 1981, Ink on graph paper
    Drawing 2,766,760, 1981
    Drawing · Paper
    11.625" h x 8.25" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 33
    $350≈ £257≈ €297HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. Jonathan Borofsky, color, lithograph with embossing, 1990, ed. 14/20
    color
    Lithograph · ed. 14/20
    42 x 52 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 571
    $156≈ £118≈ €136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  8. Jonathan Borofsky, The Balance of Love and Work Produces Energy, 1994, screenprint in colors with gold leaf on Fabriano
    The Balance of Love and Work Produces Energy, 1994
    Screenprint
    39¼ h x 27½ w in (100 x 70 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 120
    $762≈ £574≈ €664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Jonathan Borofsky, White Horse (Gemini 1464), 1991, Lithograph, screenprint and collage with hand-painting on Arches 88 paper
    White Horse (Gemini 1464), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 27/35
    sheet 38 1/8 x 31 1/2in (97 x 80cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 421
    $90≈ £66≈ €75Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Jonathan Borofsky, Pied Piper #2,466,159, 1976-80, screenprint
    Pied Piper #2,466,159, 1976-80
    Screenprint
    48¾ h x 35⅞ w in (124 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 127
    $508≈ £381≈ €436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (2)

Lots by Jonathan Borofsky that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Jonathan Borofsky: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Jonathan Borofsky at auction?

$18,750Sign up free to see, for The Sun at 3,214,887 at Phillips (September 2016) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Jonathan Borofsky?

The median sale price is $1.1kSign up free to see across 66 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Jonathan Borofsky have sold at auction?

66 of 77 recorded lots sold between 2004 and 2026. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Jonathan Borofsky?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Rago Auctions and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Rago Auctions · Phillips

Jonathan Borofsky signature

30 catalogued lots by Jonathan Borofsky record a signature line. The most common placement is in the margin (25% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • in the margin1
  • on the reverse1
  • lower right1
  • upper right1

Form

  • signed16
  • signed in pencil6
  • signed and dated5
  • initialled3

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