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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, Blue Burger Quartet à la Carte (Pie in the Sky Not Included), 1994, lithograph in colors 3-D construction
    Blue Burger Quartet à la Carte (Pie in the Sky Not Included), 1994
    Lithograph
    11 h x 6½ w x 3½ d in (28 x 17 x 9 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 119
    $1,088≈ £805≈ €929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Karl Wirsum, Dancing Hare Toddy, 1980, offset lithograph in colors, brass grommets
    Dancing Hare Toddy, 1980
    Lithograph
    17 h x 7⅜ w in (43 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 146
    $445≈ £331≈ €387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  3. Karl Wirsum, Wade 'N' C Policy, 1983, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Wade 'N' C Policy, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22½ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 131
    $1,524≈ £1,209≈ €1,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  4. Karl Wirsum, Wade 'N' C Policy, 1983, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Wade 'N' C Policy, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    30⅛ h x 22⅜ w in (77 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 382
    $2,016≈ £1,585≈ €1,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  5. Karl Wirsum, Tex Tour, lithograph on paper
    Tex Tour
    Lithograph · Paper
    sight: approx 29"h, 25"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 74
    $550≈ £448≈ €517HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Karl Wirsum, Jello Joel, 1989, color lithograph on Arches paper
    Jello Joel, 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 381
    $219≈ £169≈ €189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
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