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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, Leda and the Swan - 7, 1980, Etching and chine collé with wove support
    Leda and the Swan - 7, 1980
    Etching · Paper
    5 x 13 7/8in (12.8 x 35cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 105
    $205≈ £151≈ €175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Reuben Nakian, Untitled - Leda [leaning left] and the Swan #59/75, 1980, two colour etching on paper
    Untitled - Leda [leaning left] and the Swan #59/75, 1980
    Etching · Paper
    12.1 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 360
    CA$164≈ $160≈ £105≈ €124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  3. Reuben Nakian, Untitled - Leda [leaning right] and the Swan #59/75, 1980, two colour etching on paper
    Untitled - Leda [leaning right] and the Swan #59/75, 1980
    Etching · Paper
    12.1 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 361
    CA$187≈ $182≈ £119≈ €141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  4. Reuben Nakian, Voyage to Crete - Europa and the Bull #59/75, etching on paper
    Voyage to Crete - Europa and the Bull #59/75
    Etching · Paper
    12.1 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 821
    CA$199≈ $198≈ £125≈ €156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  5. Reuben Nakian, Voyage to Crete - Leda and the Goat #59/75, etching on paper
    Voyage to Crete - Leda and the Goat #59/75
    Etching · Paper
    12.1 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 822
    CA$140≈ $140≈ £88≈ €110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  6. Reuben Nakian, Voyage to Crete - [Escape] #59/75, etching on paper
    Voyage to Crete - [Escape] #59/75
    Etching · Paper
    12.1 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 823
    CA$129≈ $129≈ £81≈ €101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  7. Reuben Nakian, Plate 11, from Leda and the Swan; Plate 4, from Nymph and Goat, c. 1970; c. 1980, Etchings on chine collé to wove support, each signed in pencil
    Plate 11, from Leda and the Swan; Plate 4, from Nymph and Goat, c. 1970; c. 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 56/75
    first sight 16 x 17 1/4in; second sight 25 1/2 x 18 5/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7071
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
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