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: Man and Stone, New Mexico, 1984

    Chromogenic Print (C-print)

    Opening Bid
    US$2,500
    End Time
    1 day, 7 hours, 13 minutes
    Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:45 a.m. (EST)
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  • Aaron Siskind: Boy, Mexico, 1969

    Polaroid

    Opening Bid
    US$1,000
    End Time
    1 day, 8 hours, 28 minutes
    Friday, June 21, 2013, 1:00 p.m. (EST)
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  • Massimo Vitali: Papeete Beach Regatta, 2002

    Offset Lithograph, printed on Consort Royal 300gm paper

    Opening Bid
    US$1,500
    End Time
    1 day, 8 hours, 28 minutes
    Friday, June 21, 2013, 1:00 p.m. (EST)
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  • Yang Peng: Life, 2012

    Oil, on canvas.

    Opening Bid
    US$6,000
    End Time
    4 days, 6 hours, 10 minutes
    Monday, June 24, 2013, 10:42 a.m. (EST)
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  • Horst P. Horst: Lisa With Turban, New York (#115), 1940

    Silver Print, Gelatin Silver Print

    Opening Bid
    US$4,500
    End Time
    4 days, 6 hours, 21 minutes
    Monday, June 24, 2013, 10:53 a.m. (EST)
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  • Zhang Xiangming: Gazing, 2013

    Oil, on canvas.

    Current Bid
    US$10,500
    End Time
    4 days, 6 hours, 50 minutes
    Monday, June 24, 2013, 11:22 a.m. (EST)
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  • Augustin Ubeda: Si No Si No Amor (Une Trace qu'Arrive), 1968

    Oil, on canvas

    Opening Bid
    US$5,000
    End Time
    4 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes
    Monday, June 24, 2013, 11:28 a.m. (EST)
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  • Erwin Olaf: The Classroom, from Hope, 2005

    Lambda print on Kodak Endura paper, Diasec mounted.

    Opening Bid
    US$14,000
    End Time
    4 days, 7 hours, 7 minutes
    Monday, June 24, 2013, 11:39 a.m. (EST)
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  • Anthony Goicolea: Back Shed, 2001

    Chromogenic Print (C-print)

    Opening Bid
    US$4,500
    End Time
    4 days, 7 hours, 19 minutes
    Monday, June 24, 2013, 11:51 a.m. (EST)
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