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

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Born 1936, KastoriaDied 2024, New York CityOccupation Painter, Printmaker, Sculptor, Draughtsman, Illustrator, PhotographerWikidata Q663175 ↗ULAN 500021682 ↗

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