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Charles Sheeler, Barn Decorations (Hex Signs), 1959, tempera on plexiglass© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Barn Decorations (Hex Signs)

Charles Sheeler (American, 1883–1965) · 1959

$52,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £39,438≈ €44,841

Hammer $42,000 · with buyer’s premium $52,500

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Auction history of this work: offered 2 times ↓

Medium
Tempera · Paintings all tempera results →
As published: “tempera on plexiglass”
Support
Other support
Category
Other
Dimensions
6 1/2 x 9 1/2in, image; 11 1/8 x 14 1/8in, plexi
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
American Art (24545)
Date
May 23, 2018
Location
New York, United States
Lot
30
Estimate
$30,000 – $50,000 (≈ £22,536 – £37,560) (≈ €25,624 – €42,706)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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Provenance trail: auction history of this work

Offered twice between 2016 and 2018 · sold 1 · bought in / unsold 1

  1. Barn Decorations (Hex Signs), Bonhams 2016

    Nov 22, 2016 · Bonhams

    American Art, lot 88

    Bought in / unsold · est. $60,000 – $80,000

    As catalogued

    Charles Sheeler, “Barn Decorations (Hex Signs)”, 1959

    tempera on plexiglass

    6 1/2 x 9 1/2in, image; 11 1/8 x 14 1/8in, plexi

  2. Barn Decorations (Hex Signs), Bonhams 2018

    May 23, 2018 · Bonhams this result

    American Art, lot 30

    Sold $52,500Sign up to see · est. $30,000 – $50,000

    As catalogued

    Charles Sheeler, “Barn Decorations (Hex Signs)”, 1959

    tempera on plexiglass

    6 1/2 x 9 1/2in, image; 11 1/8 x 14 1/8in, plexi

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