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Mark Tobey

Mark Tobey

American · 1890–1976

Mark George Tobey was an American painter. His densely structured compositions, inspired by Asian calligraphy, resemble Abstract expressionism, although the motives for his… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Mark Tobey, Between Black and White, 1970, tempera and oil on paper mounted to cardboardBetween Black and WhitePhillips · $531,000≈ £409,185≈ €470,078Sign up to see
  2. Mark Tobey, Threading White, 1958, tempera on paperThreading WhiteBonhams · $101,175≈ £77,505≈ €93,421Sign up to see
  3. Mark Tobey, Desert Town (Wild City), 1950, oil and gouache on card mounted on MasoniteDesert Town (Wild City)Phillips · $87,500≈ £67,930≈ €78,244Sign up to see

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  1. Mark Tobey, Maestri d'arma:, print (other)
    Maestri d'arma:
    Print (other)
    36.0 x 25.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 9
    €113≈ $125≈ £97Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Capitolium Art ↗
  2. Mark Tobey, Transitions, 1971, The complete set of seven aquatints in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, all contained in the original beige cloth-covered portfolio, with justification
    Transitions, 1971
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 48/75
    all I. 11 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (28.9 x 24.1 cm) all S. 21 x 16 3/4 in. (53.3 x 42.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 208
    $3,250≈ £2,534≈ €2,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  3. Mark Tobey, Untitled, 1890-1976) ABSTRACT Oil on board 61 x 51cm; together with catalogues and books
    UntitledCircle of the artist
    Oil · Board
    Sworders · · Lot 418
    £1,100≈ $1,423≈ €1,278HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  4. Mark Tobey, Abstract with Face, Color lithograph
    Abstract with Face
    Lithograph · ed. 14/50
    13 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 301
    $200≈ £161≈ €181HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  5. Mark Tobey, Ground of confidence, 1972, Farbaquatinta auf AUVERNGE A LA MAIN (Wasserzeichen)
    Ground of confidence, 1972
    Aquatint · ed. 25/55
    23,5 x 14,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 98
    €490≈ $552≈ £437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Mark Tobey, Ohne Titel, Ca. 1969, Tempera
    Ohne Titel, Ca. 1969
    Watercolor
    27.2 x 20.5 cm (10.7 x 8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 240
    €6,000≈ $6,764≈ £5,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  7. Mark Tobey, Ohne Titel, 1958, Mixed media
    Ohne Titel, 1958
    Mixed media
    31.5 x 45.5 cm (12.4 x 17.9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 524
    €8,125≈ $9,159≈ £7,205Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  8. Mark Tobey, Desert Town (Wild City), 1950, oil and gouache on card mounted on Masonite
    Desert Town (Wild City), 1950
    Oil · Board
    43 x 27 1/8 in. (109.2 x 68.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 187
    $87,500≈ £67,930≈ €78,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Mark Tobey, The harvest't gleaning, 1975, Farbradierung auf BFK RIVES FRANCE (Wasserzeichen)
    The harvest't gleaning, 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 61/150
    Van Ham · · Lot 83
    €77≈ $87≈ £67Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  10. Mark Tobey, After Harvest (Farbvariante), 1970, Farbaquatinta auf Lafranca Bütten
    After Harvest (Farbvariante), 1970
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. Probedruck
    Van Ham · · Lot 84
    €129≈ $146≈ £113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–View at Van Ham ↗
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About Mark Tobey

Mark George Tobey was an American painter. His densely structured compositions, inspired by Asian calligraphy, resemble Abstract expressionism, although the motives for his compositions differ philosophically from most Abstract Expressionist painters. His work was widely recognized throughout the United States and Europe. Along with Guy Anderson, Kenneth Callahan, Morris Graves, and William Cumming, Tobey was a founder of the Northwest School. Senior in age and experience, he had a strong influence on the others; friend and mentor, Tobey shared their interest in philosophy and Eastern religions. Similar to others of the Northwest School, Tobey was mostly self-taught after early studies at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1921, Tobey founded the art department at The Cornish School in Seattle, Washington.

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