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Jacob Lawrence, Two Comedians and a Dancer, 1958, tempera on hardboard© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Two Comedians and a Dancer

Jacob Lawrence (American, 1917–2000) · 1958

$381,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £284,659≈ €328,879

Hammer $300,000 · with buyer’s premium $381,500

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Medium
Tempera · Paintings all tempera results →
As published: “tempera on hardboard”
Support
Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated
Category
Other
Dimensions
18 x 24 in (45.7 x 60.8 cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
20th & 21st Century Art Evening Sale (31875)
Date
May 20, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
18A
Estimate
$400,000 – $600,000 (≈ £298,463 – £447,694) (≈ €344,828 – €517,241)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 29, 2026

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