1960s–1980s

The 1960s through the 1980s offered a fascinating period in the world of art, and artnet Auctions has achieved exceptional prices for this era, including Davis Hockney's 1980 ink on paper, William Burroughs III, which sold on July 27, 2010 for US$17,825.

From the Woodstock happening to the Reagan White House, the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s were a time of dramatic change. Minimalism, Conceptual Art, Fluxus, and Photorealism were a few of the movements which reflected the era. Superb lots in a broad range of styles from this period are offered on artnet Auctions.

View artworks for sale from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s below, and place your bid.

60 Results

  • Roy Lichtenstein: Modern Head Relief, 1970

    Relief, Brass

    Opening Bid
    US$25,000
    End Time
    10 hours, 10 minutes
    Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 10:36 a.m. (EST)
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  • Willy Ronis: L'Isle sur la Sorgue, 1979

    Silver Print, gelatin silver print

    Opening Bid
    US$1,000
    End Time
    10 hours, 30 minutes
    Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 10:56 a.m. (EST)
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  • Brett Weston: Nude in Pool, Carmel Valley, California, 1979

    Silver Print, gelatin silver print

    Current Bid
    US$3,500
    End Time
    10 hours, 57 minutes
    Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 11:23 a.m. (EST)
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  • Ernest Tino Trova: Double Flapman, 1983

    Steel, Stainless

    Opening Bid
    US$5,000
    End Time
    11 hours, 0 minute
    Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 11:26 a.m. (EST)
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  • Charles Hoff: "Leapin' Lizards! Two New Records (Jumping John Thomas)", 1960

    Silver Print, gelatin silver print, mounted

    Opening Bid
    US$1,000
    End Time
    11 hours, 3 minutes
    Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 11:29 a.m. (EST)
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  • Maqbool Fida Husain: Untitled (Chinese Hats), 1984

    Ink Wash / Sumi-e, Watercolor, Ink, on paper

    Opening Bid
    US$5,900
    End Time
    11 hours, 47 minutes
    Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 12:13 p.m. (EST)
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  • Zarina Hashmi: The Golden Route, 1982

    Etching / Engraving, with gold ink on grey handmade paper

    Opening Bid
    US$3,900
    End Time
    11 hours, 50 minutes
    Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 12:16 p.m. (EST)
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  • Manu Parekh: He and she, 1971

    Oil, on canvas

    Opening Bid
    US$42,500
    End Time
    11 hours, 53 minutes
    Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 12:19 p.m. (EST)
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  • Maqbool Fida Husain: Untitled (Women on Bicycles), 1984

    Ink Wash / Sumi-e, Watercolor, Ink, on paper

    Opening Bid
    US$6,900
    End Time
    11 hours, 56 minutes
    Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 12:22 p.m. (EST)
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