Michael Ray Charles

American · b. 1967 · Painter, Printmaker

Michael Ray Charles is an American painter born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He won the Rome Prize in 2018. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Michael Ray Charles, (Forever Free) The Watermelon Party, 1996, acrylic and copper penny on wooden panel, in 2 parts(Forever Free) The Watermelon PartyPhillips · $87,500≈ £68,184≈ €74,735Sign up to see
  2. Michael Ray Charles, (Forever Free) Icarus, 2003, household paint and copper penny on board(Forever Free) IcarusPhillips · $67,500≈ £53,961≈ €59,809Sign up to see
  3. Michael Ray Charles, (Forever Free) Strange Fruits, 2008, acrylic latex, gold leaf and copper penny on board(Forever Free) Strange FruitsPhillips · $56,700≈ £42,660≈ €46,805Sign up to see

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  1. Michael Ray Charles, (Liberty Bros. Permanent Daily Circus) "Scratch Yo Dirt Know Yo Worth", 1997, acrylic latex, stain and copper penny on paper
    (Liberty Bros. Permanent Daily Circus) "Scratch Yo Dirt Know Yo Worth", 1997
    Acrylic · Paper
    60 x 36 in. (152.4 x 91.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    $24,510≈ £18,195≈ €20,762Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Michael Ray Charles, Kissing Ass, 1994, acrylic latex, graphite and copper penny on paper
    Kissing Ass, 1994
    Acrylic · Paper
    18⅞ h x 24 w in (48 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 199
    $7,560≈ £5,945≈ €6,981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Michael Ray Charles, (Forever Free) Big Mama's Hot Link Heaven, 1996, acrylic latex and copper penny collage on canvas tarp with metal grommets
    (Forever Free) Big Mama's Hot Link Heaven, 1996
    Acrylic · Canvas
    134 x 117 1/2 in. (340.4 x 298.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 434
    $24,130≈ £19,122≈ €22,277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Michael Ray Charles, I know why the caged bird sings (Forever Free), 1995, Acrylic-latex paint and marble stain on card
    I know why the caged bird sings (Forever Free), 1995
    Acrylic · Board
    99.6 x 64.7 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 516
    €11,340≈ $12,332≈ £9,757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  5. Michael Ray Charles, Capable Shit Happens (Forever Free), 1995, Acrylic latex paint and marble stain on card
    Capable Shit Happens (Forever Free), 1995
    Acrylic · Board
    76.2 x 55.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 450
    €16,380≈ $17,554≈ £14,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Michael Ray Charles, Havin' a Ball (Forever Free), 1995, Acrylic latex paint and marble stain on card
    Havin' a Ball (Forever Free), 1995
    Acrylic · Board
    54.6 x 89.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 451
    €13,860≈ $14,854≈ £11,915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Michael Ray Charles, Forever Free (Gameboy), 1998, Acrylic latex on card
    Forever Free (Gameboy), 1998
    Acrylic · Board
    98.5 x 85.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 423
    €37,800≈ $39,834≈ £32,454Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Michael Ray Charles, (Forever Free) Untitled, 2003, acrylic, enamel, graphite and copper penny on paper mounted on board, in artist’s frame
    (Forever Free) Untitled, 2003
    Acrylic · Paper
    83.8 x 64.4 cm (32 7/8 x 25 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 49
    £3,780≈ $5,054≈ €4,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Michael Ray Charles, (Forever Free) Strange Fruits, 2008, acrylic latex, gold leaf and copper penny on board
    (Forever Free) Strange Fruits, 2008
    Acrylic · Board
    97 1/4 x 60 1/4 in. (247 x 153 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 438
    $56,700≈ £42,660≈ €46,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Michael Ray Charles, (Forever Free) The Watermelon Party, 1996, acrylic and copper penny on wooden panel, in 2 parts
    (Forever Free) The Watermelon Party, 1996
    Acrylic · Panel
    107 x 47 in. (271.8 x 119.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    $87,500≈ £68,184≈ €74,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
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