Jasper Johns - The Estate of Mrs. Harry N. Abrams New York Wednesday, April 7, 2010 | Phillips

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  • Artist Biography

    Jasper Johns

    American • 1930

    Jasper Johns is a painter and printmaker who holds a foundational place in twentieth century art history. Quoting the evocative gestural brushstroke of the Abstract Expressionists, Johns represented common objects such as flags, targets, masks, maps and numbers: He sought to explore things "seen and not looked at, not examined" in pictorial form.  Drawing from common commercial and 'readymade' objects, such as newspaper clippings, Ballantine Ale and Savarin Coffee cans, Johns was a bridge to Pop, Dada and Conceptual art movements.

    Beyond the historical significance, each work by Johns is individually considered in sensuous form. A curiosity of medium led him to employ a range of materials from encaustic and commercial house paint to lithography, intaglio and lead relief.

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THIS LOT IS SOLD WITH NO RESERVE

106

Leo Castelli Exhibition Poster; and Ileana Sonnabend Exhibition Poster

1962
Two offset lithographs, on laid and wove paper respectively.
Various sizes.
The signature and numbering printed on both, published by the respective galleries.

Estimate
$200 - 300 

Sold for $2,000

The Estate of Mrs. Harry N. Abrams

7 April 2010
New York