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Karl Wirsum

American · 1939–2021 · Painter, Sculptor

Karl Wirsum was an American artist. He was a member of the Chicago artistic group The Hairy Who, and helped set the foundation for Chicago's art scene in the 1970s. Although he… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Karl Wirsum, Mr. Big Arms in a No Swipe Place, 1977, acrylic on acetate in artist's frameMr. Big Arms in a No Swipe PlaceWright · $37,800≈ £29,825≈ €35,278Sign up to see
  2. Karl Wirsum, Tonto Disguised as the Lone Ranger, 1977, Acrylic and papier machéTonto Disguised as the Lone RangerLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $34,375≈ £26,383≈ €29,618Sign up to see
  3. Karl Wirsum, O Bald Music at Dawn, 1995, acylic on woodO Bald Music at DawnRago Auctions · $32,500≈ £28,141≈ €32,533Sign up to see

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  1. Karl Wirsum, Count Fasco's Mouse Piece Whitey Jr. #2, 1983, acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
    Count Fasco's Mouse Piece Whitey Jr. #2, 1983
    Acrylic · Canvas
    30 1/2 x 25 3/8 in. (77.5 x 64.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    $10,320≈ £7,816≈ €8,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Karl Wirsum, Untitled, 1978, acrylic on canvas, in painted wood frame
    Untitled, 1978
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (92.7 x 62.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    $12,900≈ £9,858≈ €11,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Karl Wirsum, Mr. Big Arms in a No Swipe Place, 1977, acrylic on acetate in artist's frame
    Mr. Big Arms in a No Swipe Place, 1977
    Acrylic
    27¾ h x 22¾ w x 1½ d in (70 x 58 x 4 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 123
    $37,800≈ £29,825≈ €35,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Karl Wirsum, Ahh! Macy's Grazed, 1976, acrylic on canvas
    Ahh! Macy's Grazed, 1976
    Acrylic · Canvas
    31 3/4 x 24 7/8 in. (80.6 x 63.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 209
    $22,860≈ £18,116≈ €21,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Karl Wirsum, Toboggan Toes, 1997, acrylic on wood
    Toboggan Toes, 1997
    Acrylic · Panel
    17¾ h x 13⅝ w x 1⅛ d in (45 x 35 x 3 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 108
    $5,040≈ £3,970≈ €4,652Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. Karl Wirsum, Tonto Disguised as the Lone Ranger, 1977, Acrylic and papier maché
    Tonto Disguised as the Lone Ranger, 1977
    Acrylic
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 45
    $34,375≈ £26,383≈ €29,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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