Philip Pearlstein

Philip Pearlstein

American · 1924–2022 · Painter, Printmaker

Philip Martin Pearlstein was an American painter best known for Modernist Realist nudes. Cited by critics as the preeminent figure painter of the 1960s to 2000s, he led a… (Wikipedia)

$125,000≈ £97,042≈ €111,777Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumModel with Empire State BuildingPhillips144lots offered2003–2026years recorded87%sold (102)$882Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Model with Empire State Building by Philip Pearlstein, 1992, oil on canvas, sold May 2019Model with Empire State BuildingPhillips · $125,000≈ £97,042≈ €111,777Sign up to see
  2. Nude with Outstretched Arms, Green Sofa by Philip Pearlstein, 1971, oil on canvas, sold May 2023Nude with Outstretched Arms, Green SofaRago Auctions · $94,500≈ £76,265≈ €87,670Sign up to see
  3. Male and Female Reclining by Philip Pearlstein, 1965, Öl auf Leinwand, sold Jun 2022Male and Female RecliningVan Ham · €66,000≈ $70,699≈ £56,204Sign up to see

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  1. The Temple of Hatshepsut; Tintern Abbey (2) by Philip Pearlstein, 1979, Color sugar-lift aquatint with roulette work on Rives BFK paper, sold Jun 2018
    The Temple of Hatshepsut; Tintern Abbey (2), 1979
    Aquatint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 257
    $438≈ £328≈ €373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Untitled (Male Nude) by Philip Pearlstein, sold May 2018
    Untitled (Male Nude)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 627
    $5,938≈ £4,377≈ €4,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Two works of art by Philip Pearlstein, sold May 2018
    Two works of art
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 764
    $1,250≈ £921≈ €1,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Ruins and Landscapes: A Folio of Five Prints by Philip Pearlstein, 1979, The complete portfolio of five color sugar-lift aquatints with roulette work on Rives BFK paper in original portfolio ca, sold Oct 2017
    Ruins and Landscapes: A Folio of Five Prints, 1979
    Aquatint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 373
    $1,250≈ £949≈ €1,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Model on Grey Patterned Rug II by Philip Pearlstein, 1974, lithograph on paper, sold Oct 2017
    Model on Grey Patterned Rug II, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    22¼ h x 32¾ w in (57 x 83 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 233
    $500≈ £381≈ €422Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  6. Figure Lying on Rug (from Six Lithographs Drawn from Life) by Philip Pearlstein, 1970, Color lithograph on Arches White Cover paper, sold Oct 2016
    Figure Lying on Rug (from Six Lithographs Drawn from Life), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 329
    $1,188≈ £959≈ €1,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. The Sphinx by Philip Pearlstein, 1979, Color aquatint on Rives BFK paper, sold Oct 2016
    The Sphinx, 1979
    Aquatint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 330
    $1,125≈ £908≈ €1,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Girl on an Iron Bench by Philip Pearlstein, 1974, lithograph on Twinrocker paper, sold Jun 2016
    Girl on an Iron Bench, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    24½ h x 34 w in (62 x 86 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 165
    $477≈ £321≈ €419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  9. Nude with African Drum by Philip Pearlstein, 2006, Lithograph "Nude with African Drum" 2006, sold May 2016
    Nude with African Drum, 2006
    Lithograph · ed. PP
    sight - 29" high x 21.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 72
    $150≈ £104≈ €132HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  10. Untitled by Philip Pearlstein, 2011, watercolor on paper, sold Feb 2016
    Untitled, 2011
    Watercolor · Paper
    30¼ h x 22¾ w in (77 x 58 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 245
    $3,840≈ £2,748≈ €3,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
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About Philip Pearlstein

Philip Martin Pearlstein was an American painter best known for Modernist Realist nudes. Cited by critics as the preeminent figure painter of the 1960s to 2000s, he led a revival in realist art.

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