Christie's 2012
Levine’s On the Block
One of the most inspired observers of America’s social eccentricities, Jack Levine (1915-2010) is renowned for his uniquely modern brand of Social Realism that he infused with satirical wit and enchantment equal to Old Masters’ Honoré Daumier and William Hogarth. Levine’s On the Block was completed over the course of six years from 1986 to 1992 (estimate: $150,000-250,000). It is the largest work in a series of paintings in which the artist bitingly comments on the New York art scene. Standing six feet tall, the canvas is composed of a lively scene in an auction room. The crowd of bidders includes several recognizable figures from the art world including Leo Castelli, Larry Fleischman, Andy Warhol, Edith Halpert, and who is believed to be Christie’s own Christopher Burge presiding as the auctioneer.
Levine’s On the Block
One of the most inspired observers of America’s social eccentricities, Jack Levine (1915-2010) is renowned for his uniquely modern brand of Social Realism that he infused with satirical wit and enchantment equal to Old Masters’ Honoré Daumier and William Hogarth. Levine’s On the Block was completed over the course of six years from 1986 to 1992 (estimate: $150,000-250,000). It is the largest work in a series of paintings in which the artist bitingly comments on the New York art scene. Standing six feet tall, the canvas is composed of a lively scene in an auction room. The crowd of bidders includes several recognizable figures from the art world including Leo Castelli, Larry Fleischman, Andy Warhol, Edith Halpert, and who is believed to be Christie’s own Christopher Burge presiding as the auctioneer.
PRICE REALIZED
$146,500
Bonhams 19 Nov 2014
Bonhams Nov 28, 2012
Jack Levine (American, 1915-2010)
The Millionaire
34 x 16in
US$ 40,000 - 60,000
Bonhams May 9, 201l
Jack Levine (American, born 1915) Untitled, c. 1945 12 x 9in (30.5 x 22.9cm)
US$ 6,000 - 8,000
Bonhams Nov 9, 2005
Jack Levine (b. 1915)
Outside a deli
28 1/2 x 34in (72.5 x 86.3cm)
US$ 30,000 - 50,000
Sotheby's April 16, 2014
JACK LEVINE
THE BANQUET
LOT SOLD. 43,750
The Viola Player
PRICE REALIZED
$18,750
Café Figaro
PRICE REALIZED
$17,500
The Judgment of Paris V
PRICE REALIZED
$15,000
Gentleman from the South
PRICE REALIZED
$8,750
- JACK LEVINEJudyEstimate $3,000 - $5,000Price Realized (with Buyer's Premium) $9,600
Swann 2003
- JACK LEVINEPassing ComradeEstimate $3,000 - $5,000Price Realized (with Buyer's Premium) $2,645
