Love and Work by John Baldessari, 1991, photogravure and aquatint in colors, sold Oct 2024

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Love and Work

John Baldessari (American, 1931–2020) · 1991

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Medium: Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “photogravure and aquatint in colors”
Category: Photographs
Dimensions: 23¾ h x 9¼ w in (60 x 23 cm)
Auction house: Rago Auctions
Sale: Prints + Multiples (auctions/2024/10/prints-multiples)
Date: October 16, 2024
Location: Lambertville, New Jersey, United States
Lot: 270
Estimate: $2,500 – — (≈ £1,918) (≈ €2,294)
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Retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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