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Reuben Nakian

Reuben Nakian

American · 1897–1986 · Sculptor, Draughtsman

Reuben Nakian was an American sculptor and teacher of Armenian extraction. His works' recurring themes are from Greek and Roman mythology. Noted works include Leda and the… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Reuben Nakian, Head of Marcel Duchamp, 1943, bronze with brown patinaHead of Marcel DuchampBonhams · $26,563≈ £19,708≈ €23,413Sign up to see
  2. Reuben Nakian, Young Calf, circa 1927, pink marbleYoung CalfBonhams · $8,200≈ £6,334≈ €7,403Sign up to see
  3. Reuben Nakian, Voyage to Crete, bronze with olive and green patinaVoyage to CreteBonhams · $6,950≈ £5,518≈ €6,135Sign up to see

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  1. Reuben Nakian, Nude Study, graphite on paper
    Nude Study
    Drawing · Paper
    8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 387
    $102≈ £79≈ €92Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–300View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Reuben Nakian, Untitled, ink on paper
    Untitled
    Drawing · Paper
    42 h x 30 w in (107 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 172
    $1,000≈ £760≈ €899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Reuben Nakian, Leda and the Swan, 1982, ink and wash on paper
    Leda and the Swan, 1982
    Drawing · Paper
    17¾ h x 12 w in (45 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 311
    $585≈ £448≈ €494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Reuben Nakian, Nymph and Goats, 1981, ink and wash on Rives BFK paper
    Nymph and Goats, 1981
    Drawing · Paper
    22 h x 11 w x 14 d in (56 x 28 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 342
    $1,062≈ £600≈ €883Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Reuben Nakian, Nude Study, graphite on paper
    Nude Study
    Drawing · Paper
    8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 254
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–350View at Bonhams ↗
Also offered, result not published (7)

Lots by Reuben Nakian that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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