Monday, November 24, 2014

Jack Levine at Auction


Christie's 2012




Levine’s On the Block 

One of the most inspired observers of America’s social eccentricities, Jack Levine (1915-2010) is renowned for his uniquely modern brand of Social Realism that he infused with satirical wit and enchantment equal to Old Masters’ Honoré Daumier and William Hogarth. Levine’s On the Block was completed over the course of six years from 1986 to 1992 (estimate: $150,000-250,000). It is the largest work in a series of paintings in which the artist bitingly comments on the New York art scene.  Standing six feet tall, the canvas is composed of a lively scene in an auction room.  The crowd of bidders includes several recognizable figures from the art world including Leo Castelli, Larry Fleischman, Andy Warhol, Edith Halpert, and who is believed to be Christie’s own Christopher Burge presiding as the auctioneer.



PRICE REALIZED


$146,500





Bonhams 19 Nov 2014


Bonhams Nov 28, 2012



Jack Levine (American, 1915-2010) 
The Millionaire 
34 x 16in
US$ 40,000 - 60,000

Bonhams May 9, 201l



Jack Levine (American, born 1915) Untitled, c. 1945 12 x 9in (30.5 x 22.9cm)
US$ 6,000 - 8,000

Bonhams Nov 9, 2005



Jack Levine (b. 1915) 
Outside a deli 
28 1/2 x 34in (72.5 x 86.3cm)
US$ 30,000 - 50,000

Sotheby's April 16, 2014



JACK LEVINE
THE BANQUET
LOT SOLD. 43,750


 




































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Swann 2010





  • JACK LEVINE 
    Judy
    Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
    Price Realized (with Buyer's Premium) $9,600

Swann 2003



  • JACK LEVINE 
    Passing Comrade
    Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
    Price Realized (with Buyer's Premium) $2,645