John Coplans Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Coplans Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 25, 2024
John R. Coplans, 1920-2003, Untitled, from the series "Hand Xeroxes"
Est: CHF300 - CHF500
Signed with the monogram and dated. (Frame).
Germann Auction House Ltd
Jun. 25, 2024
John Coplans (1920-2003) Self-Portrait (Standing side view), SP 593
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
John Coplans (1920-2003) Self-Portrait (Standing side view), SP 593 1993 Edition 1/6 3 tirages argentiques montés sur carton Editie 1/6 3 zilverdrukken gemonteerd op karton Edition 1/6 3 silver prints mounted on cardboard Print: 9 x 11 cm each (3 9/16 x 4 5/16 in) Frame: 47 x 32 cm (18 1/2 x 12 5/8 in)
Bonhams
Jun. 25, 2024
John Coplans (1920-2003) Selfportrait Upside Down N 7, SP 20/92
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
John Coplans (1920-2003) Selfportrait Upside Down N 7, SP 20/92 1992 Edition 1/6 3 tirages argentiques montés sur carton Editie 1/6 3 zilverdrukken gemonteerd op karton Edition 1/6 3 silver prints mounted on cardboard Print: 9 x 11 cm each (3 9/16 x 4 5/16 in) Frame: 47 x 32 cm (18 1/2 x 12 5/8 in)
Bonhams
Jun. 20, 2024
John Coplans (1920-2003) Self-Portrait (Stepped Foot), 1989
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
John Coplans (1920-2003) Self-Portrait (Stepped Foot), 1989 Trois silver chlorobromide photographic emulsion prints on paper Numbered on the back on a label: "2/6" Edition of 6 90 x 156 cm Provenance: - Galerie Lelong, Paris - Private collection, Paris John Coplans (1920-2003) Self-Portrait (Stepped Foot), 1989 Trois tirages aux sels de chlorobromure d'argent sur papier Numéroté au dos sur une étiquette : "2/6" Edition de 6 exemplaires 90 x 156 cm Provenance : - Galerie Lelong, Paris - Collection particulière, Paris
Piasa
May. 30, 2024
John Coplans, Portrait of Tom Garver and Natasha Nicholson in the Bowery Studio, NYC
Est: $300 - $500
John Coplans Portrait of Tom Garver and Natasha Nicholson in the Bowery Studio, NYC 1984 gelatin silver print image: 20.75 h x 14.75 w in (53 x 37 cm) sheet: 23.75 h x 18.875 w in (60 x 48 cm) Signed, dated and numbered 'John Coplans 1984 Artist's Proof'. This work is an artist's proof apart from the edition of an unknown size. Provenance: Collection of Natasha Nicholson This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Feb. 15, 2024
JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) Double Self-Portrait.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) Double Self-Portrait. Silver print, the image measuring 10¼x9¼ inches (26x23.5 cm.), the mount 20x18 inches (50.8x45.7 cm.), with Coplans' signature, title, date, and inscription in pencil on mount recto. 1990 Provenance: Gifted by Coplans; to the artist Robert Berlind (1938-2015), New York
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 29, 2023
John R. Coplans, 1920-2003, Untitled, from the series "Hand Xeroxes"
Est: CHF500 - CHF1,000
Signed with the monogram and dated. (Frame).
Germann Auction House Ltd
Sep. 27, 2023
John Coplans (1920-2003) Untitled, 1988
Est: €12,000 - €18,000
John Coplans (1920-2003) Untitled, 1988 Xerography on paper Signed and dated on the bottom left Unique piece 24 x 19 cm Provenance: - Galerie Sylviane de Decker Heftler, Paris - Paris auction, Etude de Quay - Lombrail, "Collection Pierre Cornette de Saint Cyr", 17 October 1994, lot 134 - Purchased from the latter by the current owner - Dotation Lefebvre-Vornic collection John Coplans (1920-2003) Sans titre, 1988 Xérographie sur papier Signé et daté en bas à gauche Pièce unique 24 x 19 cm Provenance : - Galerie Sylviane de Decker Heftler, Paris - Vente Paris, Etude de Quay - Lombrail, "Collection Pierre Cornette de Saint Cyr", 17 octobre 1994, lot 134 - Acquis auprès de cette dernière par l'actuel propriétaire
Piasa
Aug. 02, 2023
John Coplans, Hands Holding Feet
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Coplans Hands Holding Feet 1985 gelatin silver print image: 11.5 h x 16.375 w in (29 x 42 cm) sheet: 16 h x 19.875 w in (41 x 50 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'John Coplans Hands Holding Feet Sp. 4 85' with stamped copyright from the artist's studio. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 17, 2022
John Coplans Photos, Books, and Letter (1980s)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
John Rivers Coplans (British, 1920-2003). 10 photographs + 3 books including "A Body of Work: Self Portraits by John Coplans" (1987), "Hand: Self Portraits by John Coplans" (1988) and "Foot: Self Portraits by John Coplans" (1989) + Coplans' Letter to Galerie Lelong that includes an artist statement for "Hand: Self Portraits" dated December 12, 1988. A collection of 10 black-and-white photographs by John Coplans depicting sections of his own naked body (2 with handwritten notes identifying the artist, title, and date and 1 with editing notes), 3 books by Coplans: "A Body of Work", "Hand", and "Foot" as well as a letter to Galerie Lelong from Coplans that includes his artist statement for "Hands". A special ensemble featuring John Coplans' photography which he described as follows, "So, I'm using my body and saying, even though it's a 70-year-old body, I can make it interesting. .. I don't know how it happens, but when I pose for one of these photographs, I become immersed in the past...I am somewhere else, another person, or a woman in another life. At times, I'm in my youth." Size (largest photo): 7.25" L x 7" W (18.4 cm x 17.8 cm) Size (books): 9" L x 9" W (22.9 cm x 22.9 cm) The artist statement for "Hands" typed in letter format begins as follows, "POSTSCRIPT ON THE HANDS Photography allows any object, event or perception to be isolated from the real world of time and space. In these images the hand is transformed by isolation from the rest of the body and represented at a vastly larger size. The viewer is not aware of the rest of the body to which the hand is attached, the hand in its isolation releasing the specifics of association and framing, much in the same manner as one-shot imagery, a convention of modern abstract art" (see photos for complete letter) In addition to being an artist, John Coplans was a curator, a museum director, and an art critic who was a founding member as well as an editor-in-chief of Artforum magazine. Born in London, Coplans pursued art following his service in World War II. He was most influenced by the work of Willem de Kooning and other Abstract Expressionists during this period. In 1960, Coplans moved to the United States where he lived in San Francisco, California and met the other founding members of Artforum Magazine. Two decades later, in the 1980s, Coplans began creating art again. His works have been collected by esteemed museums such as the Whitney Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, and the Tate Gallery in London. Provenance: private Idledale, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174099
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 13, 2022
JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) - Self-Portrait (Heel, Dark Sole), 1989
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) Self-Portrait (Heel, Dark Sole), 1989 Tirage aux sels de chlorobromure d’argent. Exemplaire 2/12 Afdruk in zilverchlorobromide, kopie 2/12 107 x 126,5 cm Provenance / Herkomst : Galerie Lelong, Paris. Collection privée, Paris
Cornette de Saint-Cyr-Bruxelles
Dec. 15, 2021
John Coplans, Self-Portrait, Fingers Front; Self-Portrait, Fingers Walking (two works)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Coplans Self-Portrait, Fingers Front; Self-Portrait, Fingers Walking (two works) 1999 gelatin silver print 24.5 h × 31.375 w in (62 × 80 cm) Signed, titled, dated, numbered and inscribed to verso of each work 'John Coplans Self Portrait Fingers Walking, 1999 SP 16 99 3/6 edition' and 'John Coplans Self Portrait Fingers, Front, 1999 SP 20 99 2/6 edition'. These works are numbers 2 and 3 from the editions of 6. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. condition: Full bleed images measuring 24.5 X 31.5 and 24 X 31.5 inches. Works are in very good condition and mounted to mat board backing. One work shows small accretion to center of upper edge. Photographs present well. Framed behind acrylic measuring 28 x 35 inches.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Dec. 15, 2021
John Coplans, Self Portrait (Heel, Dark Sole)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Coplans Self Portrait (Heel, Dark Sole) 1989 gelatin silver print 29.125 h × 36.875 w in (74 × 94 cm) Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to verso 'John Coplans Self Portrait (Heel, Dark Sole) 1989 SP 6 89 Exhibition Print' with artist's copyright stamp. This work is an exhibition print apart from the edition of 9. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Apr. 20, 2021
John COPLANS (Anglais - 1920 - 2003) Self Portrait (Hands Holding Feet) - 1985 Tirage sur papier baryté au gélatino-argentique
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
John COPLANS (Anglais - 1920 - 2003) Self Portrait (Hands Holding Feet) - 1985 Tirage sur papier baryté au gélatino-argentique Signé, daté, titré, numéroté et dédicacé au dos "9 / 12 ED, For Claude" 93 x 102 cm (planche) Gelatin silver print ; signed, dated, titled, numbered and dedicated on reverse h: 61,50 w: 78 cm Commentaire : La série Self-Portraits (1984-1987) est composée de neuf photographies, chacune ayant pour thème une partie du corps de l'artiste, montrée, selon les cas, par le point de vue de la simple frontalité ou dans une mise en scène plus complexe de membres enchevêtrés ou soumis à la torsion. On y retrouve à la fois la monstration sans fard d'un corps marqué par le temps, et le jeu compositionnel, quasi chorégraphique, avec un corps vivant. Le traitement du corps n'est pas sans évoquer la peinture de vanité, la peinture ou la sculpture héroïque, ainsi que les dessins d'anatomie. Dans cette série, John Coplans affronte avec lucidité les processus de dégénérescence corporelle et, face à eux, une société de l'artifice médiatique, obsédée par la jeunesse et la santé physique. À travers son corps, d'un certain âge, l'artiste aborde indéniablement les questions du vieillissement, de la mort et de la mémoire. Estimation 3 000 - 4 000 €
Artcurial
Apr. 08, 2021
John Coplans (1930-2003) Self-Portrait (Fragment, Foot and Hell, Two Panels), 1989
Est: €5,000 - €8,000
John Coplans (1930-2003) Self-Portrait (Fragment, Foot and Hell, Two Panels), 1989 Black and white silver on paper Numbered on the reverse "1/6" 143 x 55 cm Provenance: - Galerie Lelong, Paris - Private collection, Paris John Coplans (1930-2003) Self-Portrait (Fragment, Foot and Hell, Two Panels), 1989 Épreuve argentique noir et blanc sur papier Numéroté au dos "1/6" 143 x 55 cm Provenance: - Galerie Lelong, Paris - Collection particulière, Paris
Piasa
Nov. 25, 2020
Coplans John R., 1920-2003, Self Portrait (Torso, Front)
Est: CHF1,600 - CHF1,800
Verso: 6/12. Signed, dated and titled: John Coplans, 1984, Self Portrait (Torso Front). Copyright stamp. (Frame).
Germann Auction House Ltd
Nov. 25, 2020
Coplans John R., 1920-2003, Self Portrait (Handsholding Feet)
Est: CHF1,600 - CHF1,800
Verso: 7/12. Signed, dated and titled: John Coplans, 1985, Self Portrait (Handsholding Feet). Copyright stamp. (Frame).
Germann Auction House Ltd
Jul. 15, 2020
John Coplans, South African/British 1920-2003- - Still life of flowers, circa 1958;
Est: £300 - £500
John Coplans, South African/British 1920-2003- Still life of flowers, circa 1958; oil on canvas, signed with initials upper left corner, 75 x 63.5cm (ARR) Provenance: Purchased from the Commonwealth Institute in the 1960s; thence by decent Note: John Coplans, along with the Australian painter, Daryl Hill and Canadian artist William Newcombe were founding members of the Commonwealth institute, where this piece was exhibited. This piece was acquired by the current owner's father who was a patron of the institute. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
May. 21, 2020
John Coplans (American 1920 - 2003)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
"Side Torso Bent with Large Upper Arm". 1985, gelatin silver contact print from a Type 55 Polaroid negative, image area: 3.5 x 4.5" on a sheet measuring 5 1/4 x 8", signed on verso in pencil and dated 1985, and inscribed to: "Lauren Shauver, with regards". An early work.
Vallot Auctioneers
Dec. 17, 2019
John Coplans (1920-2003) Self Portrait (Toes on Foot Four Panels), 1989
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Coplans (1920-2003) Self Portrait (Toes on Foot Four Panels), 1989 signed and dated John Coplans '89 (lower right); titled, dated and numbered SELF PORTRAIT (TOES ON FOOT FOUR PANELS), 1989 A.P. and stamped with the artist's copyright (on the reverse) four gelatin silver prints laid on card Each print: 22.1 x 16.9 cm. 8 11/16 x 6 5/8 in. Overall: 50.5 x 101.5 19 7/8 x 39 15/16 in. This work is an artist's proof aside from an edition of twelve. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 17, 2019
John Coplans (1920-2003) Self Portrait (Two Hands Together), 1988
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
John Coplans (1920-2003) Self Portrait (Two Hands Together), 1988 signed, titled, dated and numbered John Coplans SELF PORTRAIT (TWO HANDS TOGETHER) 1988 7/12 and with the artist's copyright stamp (on the reverse) gelatin silver print laid on card Image: 96.5 by 105.3 cm. 38 by 41 7/16 in. Sheet: 101.5 by 110.8 cm 39 15/16 by 43 5/8 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 22, 2019
* Coplans (John Rivers, 1920-2003). Cityscape 5
Est: £200 - £300
* Coplans (John Rivers, 1920-2003). Cityscape 5, 1957, colour screenprint, published by Editions Alecto in an edition of 30 impressions, signed and dated in pencil, and numbered 5/30, pale mount stain, and substantial traces of mount glue to the blank margins, image size 46 x 60.5 cm (18 x 23.75 ins), sheet size 56 x 70 cm (22 x 27.5 ins) (Qty: 1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Sep. 26, 2019
John Coplans (British, 1920-2003) Sugar Please (John Baldessari's hands), ca. 1979
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Coplans (British, 1920-2003) Sugar Please (John Baldessari's hands), ca. 1979 polaroid photographs titled (lower right) each 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 26, 2019
John Coplans (British, 1920-2003) Self Portrait, Back of Hand, 1986
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Coplans (British, 1920-2003) Self Portrait, Back of Hand, 1986 gelatin silver print 13 x 14 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 26, 2019
John Coplans (British, 1920-2003) Marge in Office, Akron Art Museum, 1979
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Coplans (British, 1920-2003) Marge in Office, Akron Art Museum, 1979 gelatin silver print 7 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 13, 2018
COPLANS, JOHN (1920-2003) Brooke and Irving, 1981.
Est: $300 - $500
COPLANS, JOHN (1920-2003) Brooke and Irving, 1981. Gelatin Silver print, printed 1981, 17 1/2 x 22 1/4 inches (444 x 565 mm), stamped, signed, notes as "Proof" and additionally inscribed by Coplans on the verso. Framed; Together with a copy of Dennis Hopper's 1712 North Crescent Heights , inscribed by both Brooke Hayward and Marin Hopper. Cloth in dust jacket. Fine copy. This photograph depicts the American actress Brooke Hayward, wife of Dennis Hopper during the 1960s (the subject of the Hopper book included in the lot) and Los Angeles art dealer Irving Blum. C Estate of Howard Kaminsky
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 19, 2018
FIVE PRINTS 1-2) Two lithographs by Otto Hofman (German, 1907-1996). 3) "Composition 3" by John Coplans (British, 1920-2003). 4) Lit...
Est: $250 - $350
FIVE PRINTS 1-2) Two lithographs by Otto Hofman (German, 1907-1996). 3) "Composition 3" by John Coplans (British, 1920-2003). 4) Lithograph "Combustion" by Levee, 1954. 5) Lithograph by Sear, 1956.
Eldred's
Jun. 14, 2018
COPLANS, JOHN (1920-2003) Brooke and Irving, 1981.
Est: $700 - $1,000
COPLANS, JOHN (1920-2003) Brooke and Irving, 1981. Gelatin Silver print, printed 1981, 17 1/2 x 22 1/4 inches (444 x 565 mm), stamped, signed, notes as "Proof" and additionally inscribed by Coplans on the verso. Framed; Together with a copy of Dennis Hopper's 1712 North Crescent Heights , inscribed by both Brooke Hayward and Marin Hopper. Cloth in dust jacket. Fine copy. This photograph depicts the American actress Brooke Hayward, wife of Dennis Hopper during the 1960s (the subject of the Hopper book included in the lot) and Los Angeles art dealer Irving Blum. C Estate of Howard Kaminsky
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 30, 2018
John Coplans (1920-2003) Halloween Parade, Greenwich Village, New York, 1982 Tirage gélatino argentique Numéroté au dos "1/5" 73,7 x...
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
John Coplans (1920-2003) Halloween Parade, Greenwich Village, New York, 1982 Tirage gélatino argentique Numéroté au dos "1/5" 73,7 x 57 cm Provenance : - Ancienne Collection Joseph E. Seagram & sons Inc, New York - Vente New York, Philip''s, 25-26 avril 2003, lot 320 - Acquis auprès de cette dernière par l''actuel propriétaire
Piasa
May. 30, 2018
John Coplans (1920-2003)Mardi Gras, New Orleans, 1982
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
John Coplans (1920-2003) Mardi Gras, New Orleans, 1982 Tirage gélatino argentique Numéroté au dos "1/3" 73,7 x 61 cm Provenance : - Ancienne Collection Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Inc, New York - Vente New York, Phillip''s, 25-26 avril 2003, lot 320 - Acquis auprès de cette dernière par l''actuel propriétaire
Piasa
Apr. 11, 2018
JOHN COPLANS - Hand
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
JOHN COPLANS - Hand
Phillips
Mar. 05, 2018
JOHN COPLANS | 'Self-Portrait, Frieze No. 4, 3 Panels'
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
the right-most panel: signed, credited, titled, dated 1994, editioned 4/6, and numbered SP 4 94 in pencil on the reverse of the mount
Sotheby's
Mar. 05, 2018
JOHN COPLANS | 'Self Portrait: Interlocking Fingers' No. 1 and No. 2
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
each: mounted, signed, titled, dated 1999, editioned 3/6, and numbered SP 31 99 and SP 32 99, respectively, in pencil on the reverse, framed
Sotheby's
Mar. 05, 2018
JOHN COPLANS | 'Self Portrait: Crossed Fingers' (Nos. 1-7)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
each: signed, titled, dated 1999, numbered sequentially No 1, No 2, No 3, No 4, V, No 6, and No 7, respectively, and all but V editioned 2/12 in pencil on the reverse, framed, a Galerie Nordenhake, Stockholm, label on the reverse
Sotheby's
Jan. 06, 2018
John Coplans "Self Portrait: Bent Torso/Back"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Rivers Coplans (British, 1920-2003) "Self-Portrait: Bent Torso/Back View - 1985 Gelatin Silver Print Edition 4/12 Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed 4/12 to verso, with artist's stamp Approx. 16" x 20.5" (image) Provenance: Purchased from artist by the present owner. From the Collection of Hillman Holland of Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jan. 06, 2018
John Coplans "Self-Portrait: Back with Arms Above"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Rivers Coplans (British, 1920-2003) "Self-Portrait: Back with Arms Above" - 1984 Gelatin Silver Print Artist's Proof Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed AP to verso, with artist's stamp and framing instructions Approx. 24" x 18" (image) Provenance: Purchased from the artist by the present owner. From the Collection of Hillman Holland of Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Dec. 20, 2017
John Coplans (1920-2003) British. "Female Nude (C.1955)", Oil on Canvas, Signed with Initials and Inscribed on a label on reverse, 20" x 30". Provenance: Norah Farr - Bonhams 20/11/1991.
Est: £300 - £500
John Coplans (1920-2003) British. "Female Nude (C.1955)", Oil on Canvas, Signed with Initials and Inscribed on a label on reverse, 20" x 30". Provenance: Norah Farr - Bonhams 20/11/1991.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 03, 2017
JOHN COPLANS - Self Portrait, Interlocking Fingers No. 1, 1999
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOHN COPLANS - Self Portrait, Interlocking Fingers No. 1, 1999
Phillips
Apr. 04, 2017
JOHN COPLANS - Self-Portrait, Frieze, No. 4, 3 Panels, 1994
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
JOHN COPLANS - Self-Portrait, Frieze, No. 4, 3 Panels, 1994
Phillips
Dec. 15, 2016
John Coplans (1920-2003)Self portrait (Three quarter back, hands
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
John Coplans (1920-2003) Self portrait (Three quarter back, hands, claquepsed), 1986 Épreuve argentique noir et blanc, numérotée 2/12 116,8 × 94 cm
Piasa
Nov. 28, 2016
John COPLANS (1920 - 2003) SELF PORTRAIT (STANDING HAND SP 187) - 1987 Tirage argentique
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
John COPLANS (1920 - 2003) SELF PORTRAIT (STANDING HAND SP 187) - 1987 Tirage argentique N°7/12 Edition de 12 exemplaires h: 72 w: 66 cm Provenance : Galerie Anne de Villepoix, Paris Collection Michel Fedoroff, Monaco Commentaire : GELATIN SILVER PRINT; EDITION OF 12
Artcurial
Nov. 28, 2016
John COPLANS (1920 - 2003) SELF PORTRAIT (FRONT HAND N°6 MIDDLE FINGERS DOWN SP488) - 1988 Tirage argentique
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
John COPLANS (1920 - 2003) SELF PORTRAIT (FRONT HAND N°6 MIDDLE FINGERS DOWN SP488) - 1988 Tirage argentique N°10/12 Edition de 12 exemplaires h: 72 w: 64 cm Provenance : Galerie Anne de Villepoix, Paris Collection Michel Fedoroff, Monaco Commentaire : GELATIN SILVER PRINT; EDITION OF 12
Artcurial
Nov. 12, 2016
JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) Self-Portrait (Front Hand, Pinched), 198
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) Self-Portrait (Front Hand, Pinched), 1988 signé, titré, daté, numéroté '12/12', dédicacé 'For Claude' au crayon et cachet du photographe (dos du montage) image/feuille 97.5 x 100.5 cm. (38 3/8 x 39 ½ in.) montage 101.5 x 103.5 cm. (40 x 40 ¾ in.)
Christie's
Jul. 07, 2015
JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) Mardi Gras, New Orleans & Halloween Parade, Greenwich Village, New York, 1982
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) Mardi Gras, New Orleans & Halloween Parade, Greenwich Village, New York, 1982 Two gelatin silver prints Both signed, dated and numbered (1/3 and 1/5) on the reverse Artist's copyright stamp on the reverse of each 28 3/4 x 24 in. each JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) Mardi Gras, New Orleans & Halloween Parade, Greenwich Village, New York, 1982 Deux tirages argentique Chacun signé, daté et numéroté (1/3 et 1/5) au dos Tampon du photographe au dos de chaque Two gelatin silver prints Both signed, dated and numbered (1/3 and 1/5) on the reverse Artist's copyright stamp on the reverse of each 73 x 61 cm chaque (28 3/4 x 24 in. each)
Tajan
May. 21, 2015
Coplans, J. Rivers (1920-2003). "Self portrait (double hand, front)." Gelat
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
Coplans, J. Rivers (1920-2003). "Self portrait (double hand, front)." Gelatin silver print, 66x86 cm., verso signed "John Coplans", titled and "SP 10 88 1988" in pencil and w. the photographer's copyright stamp, framed. - Partly foxed. = K. Schampers afb. 11. "John Coplans simply records his hand and feet. In different positions, with no underlying significance, no special meaning. The camera allows him to isolate them enlarge them, distort them, and thus heighten the observer's experience of seeing them. Using a video camera, he selects his object and then has an assistant take the photograph. (...). Coplans's pictures of hands and feet, though not less compelling, are more abstract. The gestures are pure association and nothing to do with body-language or any other form of symbolic communication. (...). Yet Coplans' work is by no means detached. He literally allows the observer to come right up close. His self-portraits are highly sensitive representations of a human body, reflecting a personal biography (...)". (Schampers p.2f). SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LXVII. WITH: K. SCHAMPERS (ed.), John Coplans Self Portrait: Hand/ Foot (Rott., 1990, ills., orig. wr., 4to).
Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
Oct. 28, 2014
John COPLANS (1920-2003) "Self portrait (Clenched Fist dark)", 1988
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
John COPLANS (1920-2003) "Self portrait (Clenched Fist dark)", 1988 Épreuve argentique d'époque. Encadrée. Signée, titrée et numérotée "6/12" au dos. Étiquette de la galerie Lelong au dos du cadre. 95 x 104.5 cm. Provenance : Galerie Lelong (Paris) à l'actuel propriétaire.
Piasa
Oct. 16, 2014
JOHN COPLANS (British, 1920-2003) Self Portrait: Frieze
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHN COPLANS (British, 1920-2003) Self Portrait: Frieze No. 4, Three Panels, 1994 Gelatin silver contact prints, 1994 14-7/8 x 10-3/4 inches (37.8 x 27.3 cm) Signed, titled, dated, and editioned '4/6' in pencil with artist's stamp verso. Three prints, 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches each, drymounted to panel; three panels hinged together. FROM A PRIVATE NEW YORK COLLECTION
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 14, 2014
JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) Self Portrait (Legs and Hands, Thumbs Together) SP
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
JOHN COPLANS (1920-2003) Self Portrait (Legs and Hands, Thumbs Together) SP6185, 1985 image 59.6 x 75.4 cm. (23½ x 29 5/8 in.) feuille 90 x 108 cm. (35½ x 42½ in.)
Christie's