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  • John Wesley, Under the Sea of Japan
    Apr. 03, 2025

    John Wesley, Under the Sea of Japan

    Est: $500 - $700

    John Wesley Under the Sea of Japan 1990 screenprint in colors image: 7.25 h x 11.25 w in (18 x 29 cm) sheet: 27.75 h x 21.25 w in (70 x 54 cm) Signed, titled, dated and numbered to lower margin 'John Wesley 1990 Under the Sea of Japan 23/60'. This work is number 23 from the edition of 60. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Wright
  • John Wesley (American, 1928-2022) Acrylic on Canvas
    Apr. 01, 2025

    John Wesley (American, 1928-2022) Acrylic on Canvas

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    DESCRIPTION: John Wesley (American, 1928-2022) Acrylic on canvas, titled "Dog Watching" depicting a nude woman reclining with her eyes closed and a small brown dog looking at her. Signed bottom right "John Wesley" and on verso "DOG WATCHING JOHN WESLEY 1993" CIRCA: 1993 ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 24" W: 0.75" L: 48" CONDITION: Good condition Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.

    Akiba Galleries
  • Black Nipples and Puss
    Feb. 28, 2025

    Black Nipples and Puss

    Est: $35,000 - $45,000

    John Wesley 1928 - 2022 Black Nipples & Puss each: signed, titled, and dated 1991 (on the reverse) acrylic on canvas each: 18 by 18 in. 45.7 by 45.7 cm. Executed in 1991.

    Sotheby's
  • Untitled (figure at bar)
    Feb. 26, 2025

    Untitled (figure at bar)

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    John Wesley 1928 – 2022 Untitled (figure at bar) signed and dated 1974 (beneath figure) acrylic on 2 adjoined papers 14 ½ by 86 in. 36.8 by 218.4 cm. Executed in 1974.

    Sotheby's
  • Wesley (John) Christian Perfection: A Sermon, second edition, Newcastle upon Tyne, Printed by John Gooding, 1743.
    Feb. 06, 2025

    Wesley (John) Christian Perfection: A Sermon, second edition, Newcastle upon Tyne, Printed by John Gooding, 1743.

    Est: £150 - £200

    Wesley (John) Christian Perfection: A Sermon, second edition, title and following few leaves torn at inner margin by stitching, last couple of leaves trimmed close, just touching one word on verso of final leaf, stitched as issued, [ESTC T166070], 12mo, Newcastle upon Tyne, Printed by John Gooding, 1743.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • JOHN WESLEY (1928-2022). Untitled. graphite on tracing paper 5 ½ x 10 in. (
    Dec. 18, 2024

    JOHN WESLEY (1928-2022). Untitled. graphite on tracing paper 5 ½ x 10 in. (

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    JOHN WESLEY (1928-2022). Untitled. graphite on tracing paper 5 ½ x 10 in. (14 x 25.4 cm.).

    Christie's
  • John Wesley Hardrick, Indiana (1891 - 1968), summer creek landscape, oil on board, 18"H x 24"W (board), 21 1/4"H x 27 1/4"W (frame)
    Dec. 14, 2024

    John Wesley Hardrick, Indiana (1891 - 1968), summer creek landscape, oil on board, 18"H x 24"W (board), 21 1/4"H x 27 1/4"W (frame)

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    John Wesley Hardrick Indiana, (1891 - 1968) summer creek landscape oil on board This piece is painted on a found board from the Chicago YMCA. Highly important African-American painter from Indianapolis. Hardrick studied at the John Herron Art Institute (Indianapolis), and exhibited at the 10th Annual Exhibition of Works by Indiana Artists in 1917, with fellow African-American painter, W.E. Scott. He shared a studio with Hale Woodruff for a time in the 1920s and exhibited with him in 1927 at the Art Institute of Chicago. He also was included in the Second Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Negro Art in San Diego (1929). He was awarded grants from the Harmon Foundation and worked as a WPA muralist in 1933-34.

    Ripley Auctions
  • JOHN WESLEY (American, 1928-2022) Tango (22 1/2 x 30 1/4 in. (57.2 x 77.0 cm)framed 29 1/4 x 36 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (74.4 x 93.5 x 3.2 cm))
    Dec. 11, 2024

    JOHN WESLEY (American, 1928-2022) Tango (22 1/2 x 30 1/4 in. (57.2 x 77.0 cm)framed 29 1/4 x 36 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (74.4 x 93.5 x 3.2 cm))

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    JOHN WESLEY (American, 1928-2022) Tango titled, signed, and dated 'TANGO John Wesley 2003' (lower center); with a label from Obelisk Gallery, Boston, MA (affixed to the backing) acrylic and gouache on Arches paper 22 1/2 x 30 1/4 in. (57.2 x 77.0 cm) framed 29 1/4 x 36 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (74.4 x 93.5 x 3.2 cm)

    Bonhams
  • JOHN WESLEY (American, 1928-2022) Pink Women Stretching (30 x 22 5/8 in. (76.3 x 57.6 cm)framed 38 5/8 x 31 1/4 x 1 in. (98.2 x 79.5 x 2.5 cm))
    Dec. 11, 2024

    JOHN WESLEY (American, 1928-2022) Pink Women Stretching (30 x 22 5/8 in. (76.3 x 57.6 cm)framed 38 5/8 x 31 1/4 x 1 in. (98.2 x 79.5 x 2.5 cm))

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    JOHN WESLEY (American, 1928-2022) Pink Women Stretching titled, signed, and dated 'Pink Women Stretching John Wesley 1995' (lower left); a label from Obelisk Gallery, Boston, MA (affixed to the backing) acrylic and gouache on Arches paper 30 x 22 5/8 in. (76.3 x 57.6 cm) framed 38 5/8 x 31 1/4 x 1 in. (98.2 x 79.5 x 2.5 cm)

    Bonhams
  • John Wesley ”Night Landing”
    Nov. 28, 2024

    John Wesley ”Night Landing”

    Est: €80,000 - €120,000

    ”Night Landing” Titled, signed and dated with brush in black on the reverse: „Night Landing“ John Wesley 1983

    Grisebach
  • John Wesley, r.u.sig. und dat. 1992
    Nov. 23, 2024

    John Wesley, r.u.sig. und dat. 1992

    Est: -

    Los Angeles 1928 - 2022 New York, 'The Liar', betitelt, Gouache, 25 x 34 cm

    Auktionshaus Arnold
  • JOHN WESLEY (1928-2022) - Untitled
    Nov. 22, 2024

    JOHN WESLEY (1928-2022) - Untitled

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    JOHN WESLEY (1928-2022) Untitled Duco and oil on canvas 12 1⁄8 x 12 in. (30.7 x 30.5 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Tour de France
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Tour de France

    Est: $180,000 - $250,000

    John Wesley 1928 - 2022 Tour de France signed, titled and dated 1974 (on the reverse) acrylic on canvas 60 by 70 in. 152.4 by 177.8 cm. Executed in 1974.

    Sotheby's
  • John Wesley
    Nov. 20, 2024

    John Wesley

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    American, 1928-2022 Blondie and Dagwood, 1999 Signed, dated and inscribed "Blondie & Dagwood"/for Patsy/Dec. 1999/John Wesley (lc) Acrylic on paper 22 1/2 x 30 inches (57 x 76 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner (Framed: 31 1/4 x 41 3/8 x 1 1/4 inches) Qty: (1) Sheet is hinged to backing at upper left and upper right. Pinholes at all four corners. No evidence of soiling, toning, losses or wear. Paint surface appears excellent with no evidence of damage or blemishes. No evidence of restoration under UV inspection. Overall very good condition.

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Wesley, John. Ohne Titel. (Uniformen.) Farbserigraphie auf starkem Karton. Signiert und datie
    Nov. 16, 2024

    Wesley, John. Ohne Titel. (Uniformen.) Farbserigraphie auf starkem Karton. Signiert und datie

    Est: €300 - €450

    Wesley, John. Ohne Titel. (Uniformen.) Farbserigraphie auf starkem Karton. Signiert und datiert unten links, verso nummeriert und mit Künstlerstempel. Exemplar: 1/125. 1971. Maße: 76 x 76 cm. Arbeit aus der Serie "Panoply" des US-amerikanischen Malers und Graphikers John Wesley (1928-2022), der als einer der Wegbereiter der Pop-Art gilt. - Die Ecken und Kanten punktuell etwas bestoßen.

    Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
  • Wesley, John. Compleat Fritz. Farbserigraphie auf starkem Karton. Signiert und datiert unten
    Nov. 16, 2024

    Wesley, John. Compleat Fritz. Farbserigraphie auf starkem Karton. Signiert und datiert unten

    Est: €300 - €450

    Wesley, John. Compleat Fritz. Farbserigraphie auf starkem Karton. Signiert und datiert unten links, verso nummeriert und mit Künstlerstempel. Exemplar: 39/125. 1971. Maße: 76 x 76 cm. Arbeit aus der Serie "Panoply" des US-amerikanischen Malers und Graphikers John Wesley (1928-2022), der als einer der Wegbereiter der Pop-Art gilt. - Die Ecken und Kanten teils stärker berieben, mit wenigen kleinsten Bereibungen im Motiv.

    Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
  • JOHN WESLEY, WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE HALLS?, SCREENPRINT
    Nov. 15, 2024

    JOHN WESLEY, WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE HALLS?, SCREENPRINT

    Est: $450 - $750

    Artist: John Wesley, American (1928 - 2022) Title: What's Going on in the Halls? Portfolio: 1972 Calendar Portfolio Year: 1971 Medium: Screenprint, unsigned Edition: 3000 Image Size: 12 x 16 inches Size: 14 x 18 in. (35.56 x 45.72 cm) Printer: Seri-Arts, Inc, New York Publisher: Licht Editions, Ltd, New York

    RoGallery
  • John Wesley Helton Canning Jar
    Nov. 04, 2024

    John Wesley Helton Canning Jar

    Est: $100 - $150

    8 inch Alkaline glaze jar, stamped at collar ( repaired)

    Broken Arch Auction Gallery
  • John Wesley Helton Storage Jar
    Nov. 04, 2024

    John Wesley Helton Storage Jar

    Est: $200 - $300

    12 inch tall ovoid jar, green alkaline glaze, lug handles and flattened rim, impressed mark JWH, Blackburn NC, with X at handle. ( Helton, 1846-1923) Catawba Valley

    Broken Arch Auction Gallery
  • John Wesley, Red Lips
    Oct. 16, 2024

    John Wesley, Red Lips

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    John Wesley Red Lips 2005 screenprint in colors image: 20.5 h x 16.25 w in (52 x 41 cm) sheet: 27.75 h x 22.25 w in (70 x 57 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge '15/45 John Wesley 2005'. This work is number 15 from the edition of 45 published by The Armory Show, New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • John Wesley, Bird Lady (from the 11 Pop Artists, Volume II portfolio)
    Oct. 16, 2024

    John Wesley, Bird Lady (from the 11 Pop Artists, Volume II portfolio)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    John Wesley Bird Lady (from the 11 Pop Artists, Volume II portfolio) 1965 screenprint in colors 24 h x 30 w in (61 x 76 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge '160/200 John Wesley '65'. This work is number 60 from the edition of 200 printed by Knickerbocker Machine & Foundry Inc., New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Blue Birds of Happiness
    Oct. 02, 2024

    Blue Birds of Happiness

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    John Wesley 1928 - 2022 Blue Birds of Happiness each signed, titled and dated 1986 (lower left) gouache on paper, in 2 parts each: 7 ⅞ by 11 in. 20 by 27.9 cm. Executed in 1986.

    Sotheby's
  • John Wesley: The Last Gray Hound
    Oct. 02, 2024

    John Wesley: The Last Gray Hound

    Est: €2,000 - €3,000

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: The Last Gray Hound. Date: 1971. Technique: Pencil on transparent paper. Mounting: Mounted on card with tape in all four corners. Measurement: 30 x 37cm. Notation: Inscribed presumably by a hand other than that of the artist on card lower left: 'THE LAST GRAY HOUND' PAINTING 1971. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Not examined out of the frame. Sketch for the painting 'The Last Gray Hound', 1971. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) Exhibitions: - Leo König Inc., New York 2022 - Leo König Inc., New York 2022 Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Germany: 36,97 Euro plus 7,03 Euro VAT EU: 58,82 Euro plus 11,18 Euro VAT Worldwide: 100,84 Euro plus 19,16 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Explanations to the Catalogue John Wesley USA Comic Pop Art Contemporary Art Post War Framed Nude Works on paper Pencil Woman

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • John Wesley: Untitled
    Oct. 02, 2024

    John Wesley: Untitled

    Est: €2,000 - €3,000

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: Untitled. Technique: Pencil on transparent paper. Measurement: 35 x 41,5cm. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. The work is mounted on the glass panel of the frame. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) Exhibitions: - Leo König Inc., New York 2022 - Leo König Inc., New York 2022 Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Germany: 32,77 Euro plus 6,23 Euro VAT EU: 50,42 Euro plus 9,58 Euro VAT Worldwide: 92,44 Euro plus 17,56 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Explanations to the Catalogue John Wesley USA Comic Pop Art Contemporary Art Post War 1960s Framed. Not examined out of the frame Woman Works on paper Pencil Animal

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • John Wesley: Turkeys
    Oct. 02, 2024

    John Wesley: Turkeys

    Est: €2,000 - €3,000

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: Turkeys. Date: 1964. Technique: Pencil on transparent paper. Mounting: Mounted in card with tape in all four corners as well as each side centrally. Measurement: 32 x 44cm. Notation: Inscribed presumably by a hand outher than that of the artist on the card lower left: 'TURKEYS' PAINTING 1964. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Not examined out of the frame. Sketch for the painting 'Turkeys', 1965. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) Exhibitions: - Leo König Inc., New York 2022 - Leo König Inc., New York 2022 Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Germany: 36,97 Euro plus 7,03 Euro VAT EU: 58,82 Euro plus 11,18 Euro VAT Worldwide: 100,84 Euro plus 19,16 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Explanations to the Catalogue John Wesley USA Comic Pop Art Contemporary Art Post War 1960s Framed Sports Works on paper Mixed media Man

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • John Wesley: Untitled
    Oct. 02, 2024

    John Wesley: Untitled

    Est: €1,800 - €2,400

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: Untitled. Date: 1965. Technique: Pencil and wax crayons on transaparent paper (partially torn with and glued with adhesive tape). Mounting: Mounted on card with adhesive tape in all four corners. Measurement: 37 x 23,5cm. Notation: Presumably inscribed by a hand other than that of the artist on card lower left: INK DWG. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Germany: 32,77 Euro plus 6,23 Euro VAT EU: 50,42 Euro plus 9,58 Euro VAT Worldwide: 92,44 Euro plus 17,56 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Explanations to the Catalogue John Wesley USA Comic Pop Art Contemporary Art Post War 1960s Framed. Not examined out of the frame Sports Works on paper Mixed media Man

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • John Wesley: Untitled
    Oct. 02, 2024

    John Wesley: Untitled

    Est: €2,000 - €3,000

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: Untitled. Date: 1965-1966. Technique: Pencil and wax crayons on transparent paper. Mounting: Mounted on card with adhesive tape in all four corners. Measurement: 31 x 47cm. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Not examined out of the frame. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Germany: 52,94 Euro plus 10,06 Euro VAT EU: 79,83 Euro plus 15,17 Euro VAT Worldwide: 138,66 Euro plus 26,34 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Explanations to the Catalogue John Wesley USA Comic Pop Art Contemporary Art Post War 1960s Framed Body Works on paper Pencil Figure / Figures

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • John Wesley: Alice (Caterpillar Interogation)
    Oct. 02, 2024

    John Wesley: Alice (Caterpillar Interogation)

    Est: €2,000 - €3,000

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: Alice (Caterpillar Interogation). Date: 1964. Technique: Pencil and wax crayons on transparent paper (losses in the corners). Mounting: Partially mounted on card with adhesive tape. Measurement: 60 x 48cm. Notation: Presumably inscribed by a hand other than that of the artist on the card centrally: ALICE (CATERPILLAR INTEROGATION) 64-. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Germany: 77,31 Euro plus 14,69 Euro VAT EU: 100,84 Euro plus 19,16 Euro VAT Worldwide: 159,66 Euro plus 30,34 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Explanations to the Catalogue John Wesley USA Comic Pop Art Contemporary Art Post War 1960s Framed. Not examined out of the frame Figure / Figures Works on paper Mixed media Head

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • John Wesley: Jack Frost
    Oct. 02, 2024

    John Wesley: Jack Frost

    Est: €2,000 - €3,000

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: Jack Frost. Date: 1964. Technique: Pencil and wax crayons on transparent paper. Mounting: Mounted on card with adhesive tape in all four corners as well as on each side centrally. Measurement: 41,5 x 73.5cm. Notation: Presumably titled by a hand other than that of the artists on the card lower left: 'JACK FROST'. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Not examined out of the frame. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Germany: 52,94 Euro plus 10,06 Euro VAT EU: 79,83 Euro plus 15,17 Euro VAT Worldwide: 138,66 Euro plus 26,34 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Explanations to the Catalogue John Wesley USA Comic Pop Art Contemporary Art Post War 1960s Framed. Not examined out of the frame Nude Works on paper Pencil Woman

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • John Wesley: Maiden
    Oct. 02, 2024

    John Wesley: Maiden

    Est: €2,000 - €3,000

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: Maiden. Date: 1964-1965. Technique: Pencil on transparent paper. Mounting: Mounted on card with adhesive tape in all four corners. Measurement: 25 x 21,5cm. Notation: Presumably inscribed by a hand other than that of the artist on the card lower centre: 'MAIDEN' PAINTING 1964-5. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Not examined out of the frame. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) - Wesley exhibited at the 50th exhibition at Portikus in 1993 - His works can be categorised between Pop Art and Minimal Art - Erotic depictions are often reduced to absurdity Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Germany: 32,77 Euro plus 6,23 Euro VAT EU: 50,42 Euro plus 9,58 Euro VAT Worldwide: 92,44 Euro plus 17,56 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Explanations to the Catalogue Lawrence Weiner USA Conceptual Art Post-War Art Post War 1980s Framed Writing Works on paper Mixed media Concept

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • John Wesley: Afternoon Sail at the Edge of the World
    Oct. 01, 2024

    John Wesley: Afternoon Sail at the Edge of the World

    Est: €20,000 - €30,000

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: "Afternoon Sail at the Edge of the World". Date: 1977. Technique: Oil on paper. Measurement: 22 x 29cm. Notation: Titled, signed and dated upper left: 'AFTERNOON SAIL AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD' John Wesley 1977. As well as verso dedicated to Kasper König on a note on the frame rear panel. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Not examined out of the frame. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Germany: 32,77 Euro plus 6,23 Euro VAT EU: 50,42 Euro plus 9,58 Euro VAT Worldwide: 92,44 Euro plus 17,56 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Explanations to the Catalogue John Wesley USA Comic Pop Art Contemporary Art Post War 1970s Framed. Not examined out of the frame Word Works on paper Oil Water

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • John Wesley: Winter: New Hampshire
    Oct. 01, 2024

    John Wesley: Winter: New Hampshire

    Est: €20,000 - €30,000

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: "Winter: New Hampshire". Date: 1973/79. Technique: Acrylic on Canson Aquarelle France (blind stamp). Measurement: 50 x 65cm. Notation: Titled, dated, signed and dated once more lower centre: "WINTER: NEW HAMPSHIRE: 1979" John Wesley 1979. As well as signed and dated once more lower right: John Wesley 1973. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Not examined out of the frame. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Arrangement after the auction. Explanations to the Catalogue John Wesley USA Comic Pop Art Contemporary Art 1970s Framed. Not examined out of the frame Abstract Works on paper Acrylic Shapes

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • John Wesley: Untitled (Donald Duck)
    Oct. 01, 2024

    John Wesley: Untitled (Donald Duck)

    Est: €60,000 - €80,000

    WESLEY, JOHN 1928 Los Angeles - 2022 New York Title: Untitled (Donald Duck). Date: 1969. Technique: Oil on canvas. Measurement: 51 x 123cm. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) Exhibitions: - Galerie Thomas Fischer, Berlin 2018 In the spectrum of Pop Art and Minimal Art After working as an illustrator for the translation of building plans into drawings in Los Angeles, the American painter John Wesley moves to New York and dives into the art scene. Donald Judd reviewed his exhibitions positively and the comic-like depictions of people, animals and everyday objects initially categorised Wesley as Pop Art. At the same time, the motifs of the light blue and pink paintings are interspersed with pattern-like repetitions that bring his work closer to Minimalism. A precise categorisation is not possible due to his stylistic uniqueness. The beginning of a friendship By chance, Wesley and the German curator Kasper König became friends in New York: König visited the painter Jo Baer in her studio and noticed that the delicate blue and pink pastel colours she used could also be found in a painter's work at the Robert Elkon Gallery, but König could no longer remember the artist's name. Baer tells him that it is her husband. König visits Wesley in his studio and is fascinated by the works, which surreally combine sexuality, pop culture and everyday objects. König summarises Wesley's work as follows: 'He subtly addresses extreme taboos and breaks them without being superficial.' (translated) König's depictions of naked bodies and comic figures are reminiscent of figurative medical instructions from his youth and he describes a scene 'that depicts in a very technical way how Donald Duck is born. [...] John transfers this objective style to a completely recumbent figure who is not pregnant at all, but nevertheless gives birth to Donald Duck - that's pretty nasty' (translated). The subconscious in absurdity The 1969 painting mentioned by König comes from his own collection. A naked woman lying in profile has her arms crossed over her upper body and turns her face towards the viewer with her eyes closed. In the left half of the picture, the cartoon duck Donald Duck is born between her bent legs with his arm outstretched. The flesh-coloured body and the white duck created by Walt Disney stand in stark contrast to the reduced baby blue background and make the situation appear sober rather than threatening. In the curator's collection there is a variant of the subject that replaces the duck with a rabbit and frames the nude depiction with rabbits in profile (lot 240). The absurdity as well as the humorous realisation also fascinated König: 'On the other hand, the works have something psychological about them - his pictures, which refer to comic myths, seem to be absorbed [...] even in fractions of a second. Afterwards, something like an afterimage forms in your head, which then occupies you psychologically because it evokes something in the back of your mind, in your subconscious. And I think the colour is crucial in this respect' (translated). Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Arrangement after the auction. Explanations to the Catalogue John Wesley USA Comic Pop Art Contemporary Art Post War 1960s Comic Painting Oil Mother and child

    Van Ham Kunstauktionen
  • Paradise Lamp
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Paradise Lamp

    Est: $30,000 - $40,000

    Art Without Boundaries: The Abrams Family Collection John Wesley 1928 - 2022 Paradise Lamp signed, titled and dated 1967 (interior of lampshade) acrylic on canvas wrapped over wood, in 2 parts, with plastic interior cylinder and light bulb 21 ½ by 17 by 8 in. 54.6 by 43.2 by 20.3 cm. Executed in 1967.

    Sotheby's
  • Secrets
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Secrets

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Art Without Boundaries: The Abrams Family Collection John Wesley 1928 - 2022 Secrets signed, titled and dated 1964 (lower left) ink on paper 12 ⅜ by 27 ¾ in. 31.4 by 70.5 cm. Executed in 1964.

    Sotheby's
  • Untitled
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Untitled

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    John Wesley 1928 - 2022 Untitled signed and dated 1990 (lower right) gouache on paper mounted to foamcore  8 ½ by 11 ⅜ in. 21.6 by 28.9 cm. Executed in 1990.

    Sotheby's
  • John Wesley, One Whale Skipper's Wife
    Jun. 20, 2024

    John Wesley, One Whale Skipper's Wife

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    John Wesley One Whale Skipper's Wife 1990 pencil on tracing paper 8 h x 8 w in (20 x 20 cm) Signed to lower edge 'John Wesley'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • John Wesley, Untitled
    Jun. 20, 2024

    John Wesley, Untitled

    Est: $7,000 - $9,000

    John Wesley Untitled 1969 ink on paper 11.75 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'John Wesley 1969'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • Smootch
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Smootch

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    A Life in Art: The Mallin Collection John Wesley 1928 - 2022 Smootch signed, titled and dated 2003 (lower center) acrylic on paper 22 ½ by 29 ½ in. 57.2 by 74.9 cm. Executed in 2003.

    Sotheby's
  • JOHN WESLEY, WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE HALLS?, SCREENPRINT
    May. 01, 2024

    JOHN WESLEY, WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE HALLS?, SCREENPRINT

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Artist: John Wesley, American (1928 - 2022) Title: What's Going on in the Halls? Portfolio: 1972 Calendar Portfolio Year: 1971 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 150 Image Size: 12 x 16 inches Size: 14 x 18 in. (35.56 x 45.72 cm) Printer: Seri-Arts, Inc, New York Publisher: Licht Editions, Ltd, New York

    RoGallery
  • John Wesley (American, 1928-2002) Boyfriends, 2001
    Apr. 25, 2024

    John Wesley (American, 1928-2002) Boyfriends, 2001

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    John Wesley (American, 1928-2002) Boyfriends, 2001 color screenprint signed, dated, and numbered 59/70 in pencil 27 3/4 x 34 7/8 inches. The Palm Beach Estate of Jane Simon Published by Parkett, Zurich and New York; printed by Brand X Editions, New York

    Hindman
  • Babies
    Apr. 24, 2024

    Babies

    Est: €15,000 - €20,000

    John Wesley 1928 - 2022 Babies signed, titled and dated 1986 (lower left) gouache on paper 53 x 73,5 cm; 20⅞ x 29 in. Executed in 1986. _____________________________________________________________________ John Wesley 1928 - 2022 Babies signé, titré et daté 1986 (en bas à gauche) gouache sur papier 53 x 73,5 cm ; 20⅞ x 29 in. Exécuté en 1986.

    Sotheby's
  • Powell - 4 Prints of Native American Dress
    Apr. 06, 2024

    Powell - 4 Prints of Native American Dress

    Est: $300 - $600

    This historic chromolithograph is from J. W. Powell's Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The work was published in Washington in 1892 by the Government Printing Office. John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) was an American geologist, U.S. Army soldier, explorer of the American West, and a professor at Illinois Wesleyan University. He was appointed as the second Director of the U.S. Geological Survey from 1881 to 1894 by Presiden James Garfield. Provenance: Collectoin of Al & Billy Steidel, Alexandria, VA.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • John Wesley (1928-2022); Hootie's Wife;
    Mar. 26, 2024

    John Wesley (1928-2022); Hootie's Wife;

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    John Wesley (1928-2022) Hootie's Wife, 2005 Screenprint in colors on wove paper, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 18/45 (there were also 18 artist's proofs), published by The Armory Show, New York, with margins. 19 1/2 x 18 3/16in (49.5 x 46.2cm) sheet 26 1/4 x 24 3/16in (66.7 x 61.4cm)

    Bonhams
  • John Wesley (1928-2022); Red Lips;
    Mar. 26, 2024

    John Wesley (1928-2022); Red Lips;

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    John Wesley (1928-2022) Red Lips, 2005 Screenprint in colors on wove paper, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 4/45 (there were also 18 artist's proofs), published by The Armory Show, New York, with full margins. 20 5/8 x 16 1/4in (52.4 x 41.3cm) sheet 27 11/16 x 22 1/4in (70.3 x 56.5cm)

    Bonhams
  • John Wesley - Screen Print
    Feb. 18, 2024

    John Wesley - Screen Print

    Est: $200 - $300

    A vintage screen print by John Wesley, titled 'What's Going on in the Halls?". Apparently unsigned. Frame - 18.5 x 21.5 / Sight - 13 x 17 . All measurements are in inches. (Height x Width x Depth).

    Barton's Auction
  • John Wesley, Woman In Half-Slip
    Jan. 10, 2024

    John Wesley, Woman In Half-Slip

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    John Wesley Woman In Half-Slip 2001 screenprint in colors on Somerset image: 40 h x 30 w in (102 x 76 cm) sheet: 44 h x 34 w in (112 x 86 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower left 'John Wesley '01 9/30'. This work is number 9 from the edition of 30 published by the Chinati Foundation, Marfa. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • John Wesley, Bumstead's Staircase
    Jan. 10, 2024

    John Wesley, Bumstead's Staircase

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    John Wesley Bumstead's Staircase 2001 screenprint in colors image: 30 h x 35.5 w in (76 x 90 cm) sheet: 34 h x 39.5 w in (86 x 100 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'John Wesley 2001 9/30'. This work is number 9 from the edition of 30. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
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