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Tony DeLap

American · 1927–2019 · Painter, Sculptor

Tony DeLap was a West Coast artist, known for his abstract sculpture utilizing illusionist techniques and meticulous craftsmanship. As a pioneer of West Coast minimalism and Op… (Wikipedia)

$57,075≈ £49,420≈ €57,132Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumOzanamBonhams60lots offered2004–2026years recorded93%sold (55)$2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ozanam by Tony DeLap, 1989, wood and acrylic on canvas, sold Sep 2022OzanamBonhams · $57,075≈ £49,420≈ €57,132Sign up to see
  2. Fantasmagorique by Tony DeLap, 1989, Acrylic and wood on canvas, sold Jun 2018FantasmagoriqueLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $43,750≈ £32,723≈ €37,221Sign up to see
  3. The Stately Ghost by Tony DeLap, 1987, acrylic on canvas over wood, sold Jun 2023The Stately GhostLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $30,240≈ £23,761≈ €27,685Sign up to see

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  1. Untitled (2) by Tony DeLap, 1968, Color screenprint on paper, sold May 2017
    Untitled (2), 1968
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 114
    $563≈ £432≈ €504Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Magic Trick Series (13) by Tony DeLap, 1966, Color screenprint on paper, sold Feb 2016
    Magic Trick Series (13), 1966
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 407
    $1,375≈ £976≈ €1,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. The One of Diamonds by Tony DeLap, 1980, Acrylic on canvas, sold Oct 2015
    The One of Diamonds, 1980
    Acrylic · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 367
    $3,438≈ £2,237≈ €3,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. The Psychic by Tony DeLap, 1992, Bronze, sold Oct 2015
    The Psychic, 1992
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 368
    $2,000≈ £1,301≈ €1,759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Box by Tony DeLap, 1968, aluminum, lacquered acrylic, glass, enameled aluminum, enameled steel, sold Feb 2015
    Box, 1968
    Acrylic
    14 h x 13½ w x 2¾ d in (36 x 34 x 7 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 101
    $8,750≈ £5,645≈ €7,732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. Untitled by Tony DeLap, 1965, aluminum, lacquered Masonite, acrylic on Plexiglas, sold Feb 2015
    Untitled, 1965
    Acrylic · Other support
    24½ h x 24½ w x 3½ d in (62 x 62 x 9 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 102
    $7,500≈ £4,838≈ €6,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Triple Trouble by Tony DeLap, 1966, heat-formed acrylic plastic and lacquer, sold Feb 2015
    Triple Trouble, 1966
    Acrylic
    13 h x 22¾ w x 12¾ d in (33 x 58 x 32 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 109
    $6,875≈ £4,435≈ €6,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Spirit Phenomena by Tony DeLap, 1977, acrylic on canvas with wood, sold Feb 2015
    Spirit Phenomena, 1977
    Acrylic · Canvas
    47 h x 47 w in (119 x 119 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 110
    $12,500≈ £8,064≈ €11,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Modern Times; Triple Trouble; Bagno, 1967 (2); 1969 by Tony DeLap, Screenprints in colors on wove paper, each signed in pencil, sold Sep 2012
    Modern Times; Triple Trouble; Bagno, 1967 (2); 1969
    Screenprint · Paper
    first 22 1/2 x 24in; second and third 20 3/4 x 21in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7079
    $125≈ £77≈ €95Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Untitled by Tony DeLap, 1995, pencil, acrylic, clear tape and paper collage on paper, sold Apr 2012
    Untitled, 1995
    Acrylic · Paper
    13 3/4 x 10 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7064
    $125≈ £77≈ €94Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
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Lots by Tony DeLap that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Tony DeLap signature

18 catalogued lots by Tony DeLap record a signature line. The most common placement is on the stretcher (50% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.

Placement

  • on the stretcher2
  • on the reverse2

Form

  • signed and dated9
  • signed7
  • signed in pencil2
  • Signed, titled and dated 'Tony Delap 2016 "Foxy"' on the reverse — Foxy, Phillips, Jun 24, 2024
  • Signed, titled and dated "PRESTO'S GARDEN TONY DELAP 1986" on the reverse — Presto's Garden, Phillips, Jun 17, 2024
  • Signed, titled and dated '"MYSTERIOSO II" TONY DELAP 1979' on the stretcher — Mysterioso II, Phillips, Jun 23, 2026

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About Tony DeLap

Tony DeLap was a West Coast artist, known for his abstract sculpture utilizing illusionist techniques and meticulous craftsmanship. As a pioneer of West Coast minimalism and Op Art, DeLap's oeuvre is a testament to his willingness to continuously challenge the viewer's perception of reality.

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