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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, Hook; and Ribbon, 1972, Two screenprints in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Hook; and Ribbon, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 147/150
    both I. 32 1/4 x 21 5/8 in. (81.9 x 54.9 cm) both S. approx. 36 1/4 x 25 3/4 in. (92.1 x 65.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 276
    $1,651≈ £1,245≈ €1,454Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  2. Lucas Samaras, Clenched Couple, 1975, screenprint in colors
    Clenched Couple, 1975
    Screenprint
    36 h x 27½ w in (91 x 70 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 208
    $378≈ £292≈ €347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Lucas Samaras, Modern Match, Serigraph
    Modern Match
    Screenprint
    Site: 17.75" h x 13.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 213
    $175≈ £136≈ €156HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Lucas Samaras, Hand, Screenprint
    Hand
    Screenprint
    17" high x 14" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 119
    $600≈ £466≈ €505HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Lucas Samaras, Hook; Ribbon, 1972 (2), Screenprints in colors on wove paper, each signed in pencil
    Hook; Ribbon, 1972 (2)
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 101/150
    each 32 1/8 x 21 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7092
    $250≈ £154≈ €189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Lucas Samaras, Clenched Couple, 1975, Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,
    Clenched Couple, 1975
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 120/125
    I. 35 5/8 x 27 3/8 in. (90.5 x 69.5 cm) S. 40 x 32 in. (101.6 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗

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