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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, Mouse Meow, 1983, screenprint in colors on silver foil on white wove paper
    Mouse Meow, 1983
    Screenprint · Paper
    26 h x 20 w in (66 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 137
    $2,540≈ £2,014≈ €2,432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  2. Karl Wirsum, Untitled, 2021, screenprint in colors
    Untitled, 2021
    Screenprint
    24 h x 20 w in (61 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 402
    $750≈ £542≈ €635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  3. Karl Wirsum, First Portrait of the Brand New Star (from the Screen Prints 1970 portfolio), 1970, screenprint on paper
    First Portrait of the Brand New Star (from the Screen Prints 1970 portfolio), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    15 h x 15 w in (38 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 289
    $780≈ £625≈ €695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Wright ↗
  4. Karl Wirsum, First Portrait of the Brand New Star (from the Screen Prints 1970 portfolio), 1970, screenprint on paper
    First Portrait of the Brand New Star (from the Screen Prints 1970 portfolio), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    15 h x 15 w in (38 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 250
    $625≈ £439≈ €505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
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