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Lucas Samaras

American · 1936–2024 · Painter, Printmaker

Lucas Samaras was a Greek-born American photographer, sculptor, and painter. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Lucas Samaras, Untitled, circa 1960, pins and printed x-ray laid on boardUntitledBonhams · $114,800≈ £85,353≈ €97,677Sign up to see
  2. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation (Eye), 1973, Unique manipulated Polaroid SX-70 print; dated '11/3/73' in ink on the reversePhoto-Transformation (Eye)Bonhams · $48,640≈ £36,618≈ €42,047Sign up to see
  3. Lucas Samaras, XYZ 0823 (Chinoiserie), 2012, pure pigment on paper mounted to DibondXYZ 0823 (Chinoiserie)Rago Auctions · $18,480≈ £13,404≈ €15,433Sign up to see

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  1. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation (Seated Figure), 1976, Unique manipulated Polaroid SX-70 print; dated '7/2/76' in ink on the reverse
    Photo-Transformation (Seated Figure), 1976
    Photograph
    3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (8.3 x 8.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    $7,680≈ £5,722≈ €6,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation (Torso), 1976, Unique manipulated Polaroid SX-70 print; dated '6/17/76' in ink on the reverse
    Photo-Transformation (Torso), 1976
    Photograph · ed. 6/17
    3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (8.3 x 8.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 40
    $7,040≈ £5,245≈ €6,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation, 1975, SX-70 Polaroid, instant internal dye diffusion transfer print
    Photo-Transformation, 1975
    Photograph
    3⅛ h x 3⅛ w in (8 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 179
    $9,525≈ £6,909≈ €7,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation, 1975, SX-70 Polaroid, instant internal dye diffusion transfer print
    Photo-Transformation, 1975
    Photograph
    3⅛ h x 3⅛ w in (8 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 226
    $5,080≈ £3,872≈ €4,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation (Eye), 1973, Unique manipulated Polaroid SX-70 print; dated '11/3/73' in ink on the reverse
    Photo-Transformation (Eye), 1973
    Photograph
    3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (7.9 x 7.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    $48,640≈ £36,618≈ €42,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation (Body), 1976, Unique manipulated Polaroid SX-70 print; dated '7/30/76' in ink on the reverse
    Photo-Transformation (Body), 1976
    Photograph · ed. 7/30
    3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (7.9 x 7.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    $7,680≈ £5,782≈ €6,639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation, 1975, SX-70 Polaroid, instant internal dye diffusion transfer print
    Photo-Transformation, 1975
    Photograph
    3⅛ h x 3⅛ w in (8 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 180
    $5,080≈ £3,800≈ €4,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation, 1975, SX-70 Polaroid, instant internal dye diffusion transfer print
    Photo-Transformation, 1975
    Photograph
    3⅛ h x 3⅛ w in (8 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 181
    $5,080≈ £3,800≈ €4,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation, 1975, SX-70 Polaroid, instant internal dye diffusion transfer print
    Photo-Transformation, 1975
    Photograph
    3⅛ h x 3⅛ w in (8 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 215
    $6,600≈ £4,924≈ €5,830Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Lucas Samaras, Photo-Transformation, 1975, SX-70 Polaroid, instant internal dye diffusion transfer print
    Photo-Transformation, 1975
    Photograph
    3⅛ h x 3⅛ w in (8 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $5,080≈ £4,091≈ €4,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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