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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  • William Kentridge: Processional, 2010

    Aquatint, Photogravure, sugarlift with drypoint and burnishing

    Current Bid
    US$3,850
    End Time
    1 day, 20 hours, 38 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:21 p.m. (EST)
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  • Chris Ofili: After the Dance, 2006

    Serigraph / Screenprint

    Opening Bid
    US$1,200
    End Time
    1 day, 20 hours, 41 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:24 p.m. (EST)
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  • Olu Amoda: Ball Costume, 2008

    Steel, welded steel and keys

    Opening Bid
    US$9,500
    End Time
    1 day, 21 hours, 2 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:45 p.m. (EST)
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  • John Goba: Untitled, 1985

    Wood, Mixed Media, painted wood and porcupine quills

    Opening Bid
    US$3,500
    End Time
    1 day, 21 hours, 2 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:45 p.m. (EST)
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  • Seydou Keïta: Untitled, 1958

    Silver Print, gelatin silver print

    Opening Bid
    US$3,000
    End Time
    1 day, 21 hours, 10 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:53 p.m. (EST)
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  • Malick Sidibé: Groupe d'amis sur la plage, 1974

    Silver Print, Gelatin silver print on Baryte paper

    Current Bid
    US$1,200
    End Time
    1 day, 21 hours, 11 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:54 p.m. (EST)
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  • Carlos Luna: Bim Bam, 2010

    Oil, on canvas.

    Opening Bid
    US$7,000
    End Time
    2 days, 18 hours, 47 minutes
    Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 a.m. (EST)
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  • Ma Liuming: Painting no. 40, 2006

    Oil, on canvas.

    Opening Bid
    US$14,000
    End Time
    2 days, 18 hours, 47 minutes
    Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 a.m. (EST)
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  • Zhang Haiying: Untitled (Anti-Vice Raid Campaign Series), 2012

    Oil, on canvas

    Current Bid
    US$13,000
    End Time
    2 days, 18 hours, 47 minutes
    Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 a.m. (EST)
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