Figurative Art

Based on the human figure and the real world, Figurative Art covers a broad range of styles. artnet Auctions provides exceptional prices for Figurative Art, including a record US$12,650 for Kara Walker's 1990 ink on paper, Untitled, sold on November 4, 2010.

At the opposite spectrum of Abstract Art is Figurative Art, which is based on the human figure and reality. With strong references to the real world, Figurative Art is associated with the historical and the classical, but now young contemporary artists are also producing exciting representational art.

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  • Denis Piel: Gia Carangi, NYC, Bathtime 10, 1980

    Chromogenic Print (C-print)

    Opening Bid
    US$2,000
    End Time
    4 hours, 16 minutes
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:08 a.m. (EST)
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  • Gregory Crewdson: Untitled Documentary Shot, 2004

    Chromogenic Print (C-print), Digital

    Current Bid
    US$3,200
    End Time
    4 hours, 34 minutes
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:26 a.m. (EST)
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  • Weegee: Untitled, 1950

    Silver Print, gelatin silver print

    Opening Bid
    US$2,000
    End Time
    5 hours, 0 minute
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:52 a.m. (EST)
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  • Lucien Clergue: Nino de la Capea, Nimes, 1977

    Silver Print, Gelatin silver print

    Opening Bid
    US$1,500
    End Time
    5 hours, 7 minutes
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:59 a.m. (EST)
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  • Yuri Dojc: Swing, 1995

    Digital Print, archival digital print on Epson Hot Press bright paper

    Opening Bid
    US$1,500
    End Time
    5 hours, 12 minutes
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:04 p.m. (EST)
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  • Unknown: Ty Cobb, 1908

    Silver Print

    Opening Bid
    US$2,000
    End Time
    5 hours, 13 minutes
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:05 p.m. (EST)
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  • Wang Guangyi: WTO (From the 'Great Criticism Series'), 2006

    Lithograph, on Rives BFK paper

    Current Bid
    US$1,700
    End Time
    5 hours, 18 minutes
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:10 p.m. (EST)
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  • Lucien Clergue: Antonio Ondonez in San Sebastian (Spain), 1966

    Silver Print, Gelatin silver prints

    Opening Bid
    US$1,500
    End Time
    5 hours, 20 minutes
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:12 p.m. (EST)
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  • Elliott Erwitt: Ranch Boy with Father, 1954

    Silver Print, Gelatine silver print

    Opening Bid
    US$1,500
    End Time
    5 hours, 27 minutes
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:19 p.m. (EST)
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