Kara Walker

American, b. 1969

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Burning African Village Play Set with Big House and Lynching, 2006
painted laser cut steel, in 22 parts
smallest 1 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 1/2 in. (4.8 x 9.8 x 1.3 cm) largest 11 x 11 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (27.9 x 29.8 x 15.9 cm) installation dimensions approximately 11 x 90 x 24 in. (27.9 x 228.6 x 61 cm)
Nov 20, 2024Phillips
Burning African Village Play Set with Big House and Lynching, 2006
painted laser cut steel, in 22 parts
smallest 1 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 1/2 in. (4.8 x 9.8 x 1.3 cm) largest 11 x 11 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (27.9 x 29.8 x 15.9 cm) installation dimensions approximately 11 x 90 x 24 in. (27.9 x 228.6 x 61 cm)
Nov 20, 2024
Phillips • New York
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session
Lot 362
The Means to An End... A Shadow Drama in Five Acts (L. P. p. 216, fig. 85)
The complete set of five etching and aquatints, on Somerset Satin paper, the full sheets.
all S. 34 7/8 x 23 1/4 in. (88.6 x 59.1 cm) overall 34 7/8 x 116 3/4 in. (88.6 x 296.5 cm)
Oct 24, 2024Phillips
The Means to An End... A Shadow Drama in Five Acts (L. P. p. 216, fig. 85)
The complete set of five etching and aquatints, on Somerset Satin paper, the full sheets.
all S. 34 7/8 x 23 1/4 in. (88.6 x 59.1 cm) overall 34 7/8 x 116 3/4 in. (88.6 x 296.5 cm)
Oct 24, 2024
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 81
African/American
Linocut, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
I. 35 x 43 in. (88.9 x 109.2 cm) S. 46 1/4 x 60 1/2 in. (117.5 x 153.7 cm)
Oct 24, 2024Phillips
African/American
Linocut, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
I. 35 x 43 in. (88.9 x 109.2 cm) S. 46 1/4 x 60 1/2 in. (117.5 x 153.7 cm)
Oct 24, 2024
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 80
A Warm Summer Evening in 1863, 2008
wool tapestry with hand-cut felt
179.4 x 250.2 cm
Oct 1, 2024Christie's
A Warm Summer Evening in 1863, 2008
wool tapestry with hand-cut felt
179.4 x 250.2 cm
Oct 1, 2024
Christie's
Live Auction 23102 Post-War to Present
Lot 318
Black Joke (faces her past), 2000
sprayed acrylic and paper collage on paper
231.1 x 185.1 cm
Oct 1, 2024Christie's
Black Joke (faces her past), 2000
sprayed acrylic and paper collage on paper
231.1 x 185.1 cm
Oct 1, 2024
Christie's
Live Auction 23102 Post-War to Present
Lot 448
Untitled
Screenprint, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
I. 16 1/4 x 15 in. (41.3 x 38.1 cm) S. 29 5/8 x 22 1/4 in. (75.2 x 56.5 cm)
Sep 11, 2024Phillips
Untitled
Screenprint, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
I. 16 1/4 x 15 in. (41.3 x 38.1 cm) S. 29 5/8 x 22 1/4 in. (75.2 x 56.5 cm)
Sep 11, 2024
Phillips • New York
Editions & Selected Works from the Lower East Side Printshop Archives: Online Auction
Lot 96
Excerpt
Lithograph, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 37 7/8 x 24 1/4 in. (96.2 x 61.6 cm)
Sep 11, 2024Phillips
Excerpt
Lithograph, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 37 7/8 x 24 1/4 in. (96.2 x 61.6 cm)
Sep 11, 2024
Phillips • New York
Editions & Selected Works from the Lower East Side Printshop Archives: Online Auction
Lot 95
Boo-hoo (P. 59)
Linocut, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins.
I. 36 5/8 x 18 1/2 in. (93 x 47 cm) S. 39 5/8 x 20 5/8 in. (100.6 x 52.4 cm)
Jun 27, 2024Phillips
Boo-hoo (P. 59)
Linocut, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins.
I. 36 5/8 x 18 1/2 in. (93 x 47 cm) S. 39 5/8 x 20 5/8 in. (100.6 x 52.4 cm)
Jun 27, 2024
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 113
Cover of My Negro Novella, 2010
graphite and pastel on paper
88 x 72 in. (223.5 x 182.9 cm)
May 15, 2024Phillips
Cover of My Negro Novella, 2010
graphite and pastel on paper
88 x 72 in. (223.5 x 182.9 cm)
May 15, 2024
Phillips • New York
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session
Lot 411
Excerpt
Lithograph, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 37 7/8 x 24 1/4 in. (96.2 x 61.6 cm)
Apr 18, 2024Phillips
Excerpt
Lithograph, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 37 7/8 x 24 1/4 in. (96.2 x 61.6 cm)
Apr 18, 2024
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 341
Testimony Suite
The complete set of five photogravures, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper, with full margins.
one I. 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (16.5 x 22.2 cm) four I. 16 1/2 x 21 3/4 in. (41.9 x 55.2 cm) all S. 22 3/8 x 31 in. (56.8 x 78.7 cm)
Apr 16, 2024Phillips
Testimony Suite
The complete set of five photogravures, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper, with full margins.
one I. 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (16.5 x 22.2 cm) four I. 16 1/2 x 21 3/4 in. (41.9 x 55.2 cm) all S. 22 3/8 x 31 in. (56.8 x 78.7 cm)
Apr 16, 2024
Phillips • New York
Works from the Lower East Side Printshop Archives
Lot 72
African Boy Attendant Curio with Molasses and Brown Sugar, from “The Marvelous Sugar Baby” Installation at the old Domino Sugar Factory Warehouse. (Rear Basket), 2014
cast pigmented polyester resin with polyurethane coating (and optionally molasses and brown sugar additions)
149.9 x 63.5 x 83.8 cm
Mar 1, 2024Sotheby's
African Boy Attendant Curio with Molasses and Brown Sugar, from “The Marvelous Sugar Baby” Installation at the old Domino Sugar Factory Warehouse. (Rear Basket), 2014
cast pigmented polyester resin with polyurethane coating (and optionally molasses and brown sugar additions)
149.9 x 63.5 x 83.8 cm
Mar 1, 2024
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated
Lot 234
Untitled, 2003
cut paper and pencil on paper mounted to board
17.8 x 28.3 cm
Feb 23, 2024Sotheby's
Untitled, 2003
cut paper and pencil on paper mounted to board
17.8 x 28.3 cm
Feb 23, 2024
Sotheby's
Art House: The Collection of Chara Schreyer | Online Auction
Lot 481
Untitled (John Brown) (L.P. KW-96-05D)
Etching and aquatint, on Mulberry Chine collé to Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
I. 11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (30.2 x 22.5 cm) S. 17 7/8 x 15 in. (45.4 x 38.1 cm)
Feb 15, 2024Phillips
Untitled (John Brown) (L.P. KW-96-05D)
Etching and aquatint, on Mulberry Chine collé to Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
I. 11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (30.2 x 22.5 cm) S. 17 7/8 x 15 in. (45.4 x 38.1 cm)
Feb 15, 2024
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 42
Untitled, 1996
watercolor on paper
154.9 x 132.0 cm
Nov 16, 2023Sotheby's
Untitled, 1996
watercolor on paper
154.9 x 132.0 cm
Nov 16, 2023
Sotheby's
Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 520
Shiny Penny, 1995
cut paper collage on paper
137.2 x 104.1 cm
Nov 10, 2023Christie's
Shiny Penny, 1995
cut paper collage on paper
137.2 x 104.1 cm
Nov 10, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22056 Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 378
Miss Sarah's Crop, 1995
cut paper and gesso on canvas
123.2 x 138.4 cm
Nov 10, 2023Christie's
Miss Sarah's Crop, 1995
cut paper and gesso on canvas
123.2 x 138.4 cm
Nov 10, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22056 Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 332
Untitled, 1994
ink on paper
45.72 x 30.48 cm
Nov 1, 2023Bonhams
Untitled, 1994
ink on paper
45.72 x 30.48 cm
Nov 1, 2023
Bonhams
Modern & Contemporary Art | Bonhams Skinner
Lot 113
Excerpt
Lithograph, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 37 7/8 x 24 1/4 in. (96.2 x 61.6 cm)
Oct 27, 2023Phillips
Excerpt
Lithograph, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 37 7/8 x 24 1/4 in. (96.2 x 61.6 cm)
Oct 27, 2023
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 405
African Boy Attendant Curio with Molasses and Brown Sugar, 2014
cast pigmented polyester resin with polyurethane coating with molasses and brown sugar ​
151.9 x 84.5 x 89.6 cm (59 3/4 x 33 1/4 x 35 1/4 in.)
Oct 12, 2023Phillips
African Boy Attendant Curio with Molasses and Brown Sugar, 2014
cast pigmented polyester resin with polyurethane coating with molasses and brown sugar ​
151.9 x 84.5 x 89.6 cm (59 3/4 x 33 1/4 x 35 1/4 in.)
Oct 12, 2023
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 130
Picturesque (Panel 1: Vagrant, Panel II: A Gentle Reminder, Panel III: Of Your, Panel IV: Complicity In, Panel V: Our Undoing), 2006
cut paper collage laid down on painted panel
245.1 x 801.4 cm
Sep 29, 2023Christie's
Picturesque (Panel 1: Vagrant, Panel II: A Gentle Reminder, Panel III: Of Your, Panel IV: Complicity In, Panel V: Our Undoing), 2006
cut paper collage laid down on painted panel
245.1 x 801.4 cm
Sep 29, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22052 Post-War to Present
Lot 353
Say Uncle, 2003
graphite on paper
76.2 x 57.2 cm
Sep 22, 2023Sotheby's
Say Uncle, 2003
graphite on paper
76.2 x 57.2 cm
Sep 22, 2023
Sotheby's
Contemporary Discoveries
Lot 375
Untitled (John Brown)
Etching and aquatint, on Mulberry Chine collé to Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
I. 11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (30.2 x 22.5 cm) S. 17 7/8 x 15 in. (45.4 x 38.1 cm)
Sep 13, 2023Phillips
Untitled (John Brown)
Etching and aquatint, on Mulberry Chine collé to Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
I. 11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (30.2 x 22.5 cm) S. 17 7/8 x 15 in. (45.4 x 38.1 cm)
Sep 13, 2023
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper: Online Auction
Lot 73
Freedom: A Fable
Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued).
9 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21.3 x 1.9 cm)
Sep 13, 2023Phillips
Freedom: A Fable
Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued).
9 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21.3 x 1.9 cm)
Sep 13, 2023
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper: Online Auction
Lot 72
Soon, 2017
graphite, ink, watercolour and paper collage on paper
121.9 x 181.6 cm
Jun 28, 2023Sotheby's
Soon, 2017
graphite, ink, watercolour and paper collage on paper
121.9 x 181.6 cm
Jun 28, 2023
Sotheby's
Modern & Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 234
The Bush; Skinny; and De-boning
The complete set of three free-standing, laser-cut stainless steel multiples, painted black.
<em>The Bush</em> 6 1/2 x 5 3/8 x 5/8 in. (16.5 x 13.7 x 1.6 cm) <em>Skinny</em> 5 3/4 x 6 x 5/8 in. (14.6 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm) <em>De-boning</em> 4 3/8 x 4 x 5/8 in. (11.1 x 10.2 x 1.6 cm)
Jun 21, 2023Phillips
The Bush; Skinny; and De-boning
The complete set of three free-standing, laser-cut stainless steel multiples, painted black.
<em>The Bush</em> 6 1/2 x 5 3/8 x 5/8 in. (16.5 x 13.7 x 1.6 cm) <em>Skinny</em> 5 3/4 x 6 x 5/8 in. (14.6 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm) <em>De-boning</em> 4 3/8 x 4 x 5/8 in. (11.1 x 10.2 x 1.6 cm)
Jun 21, 2023
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 107
Freedom, a Fable: A Curious Interpretation of the Wit of a Negress in Troubled Times, 1997
Bound pop-up book, with offset lithographs and 5 laser-cut, pop-up silhouettes on wove paper
23.16 x 19.69 cm
Jun 8, 2023Swann
Freedom, a Fable: A Curious Interpretation of the Wit of a Negress in Troubled Times, 1997
Bound pop-up book, with offset lithographs and 5 laser-cut, pop-up silhouettes on wove paper
23.16 x 19.69 cm
Jun 8, 2023
Swann
Contemporary Art: Featuring the Collection of Norman Dolph
Lot 343
Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated), 2005
15 offset lithographs and screenprints on Somerset Textured paper
98.4 x 134.0 cm
May 9, 2023Bonhams
Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated), 2005
15 offset lithographs and screenprints on Somerset Textured paper
98.4 x 134.0 cm
May 9, 2023
Bonhams
Modern & Contemporary Prints & Multiples
Lot 7
Testimony Suite
The complete set of five photogravures, on Hahnemühle paper, with full margins.
one I. 6 5/8 x 8 3/4 in. (16.8 x 22.2 cm) four I. 16 3/8 x 21 3/4 in. (41.6 x 55.2 cm) all S. 22 1/4 x 30 7/8 in. (56.5 x 78.4 cm)
Apr 20, 2023Phillips
Testimony Suite
The complete set of five photogravures, on Hahnemühle paper, with full margins.
one I. 6 5/8 x 8 3/4 in. (16.8 x 22.2 cm) four I. 16 3/8 x 21 3/4 in. (41.6 x 55.2 cm) all S. 22 1/4 x 30 7/8 in. (56.5 x 78.4 cm)
Apr 20, 2023
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 403
The Emancipation Approximation (Scene #15), 2000
Color screenprint on Somerset 500G paper
112.06 x 86.03 cm
Apr 6, 2023Swann
The Emancipation Approximation (Scene #15), 2000
Color screenprint on Somerset 500G paper
112.06 x 86.03 cm
Apr 6, 2023
Swann
African American Art
Lot 173
Freedom, A Fable: A Curious Interpretation of the Wit of a Negress in Troubled Times, 1997
Bound pop-up book, with offset lithographs and five laser-cut, pop-up silhouettes on wove paper
23.8 x 21.26 cm
Apr 6, 2023Swann
Freedom, A Fable: A Curious Interpretation of the Wit of a Negress in Troubled Times, 1997
Bound pop-up book, with offset lithographs and five laser-cut, pop-up silhouettes on wove paper
23.8 x 21.26 cm
Apr 6, 2023
Swann
African American Art
Lot 160
Lil Patch of Woods, 1997
Etching and aquatint on Mulberry chine collé on Rives BFK paper
29.85 x 22.86 cm
Apr 6, 2023Swann
Lil Patch of Woods, 1997
Etching and aquatint on Mulberry chine collé on Rives BFK paper
29.85 x 22.86 cm
Apr 6, 2023
Swann
African American Art
Lot 161
Pastoral, 1998
wall painting in black latex paint, to be installed using the provided cut-out adhesive stencil
122.0 x 183.0 cm
Mar 10, 2023Sotheby's
Pastoral, 1998
wall painting in black latex paint, to be installed using the provided cut-out adhesive stencil
122.0 x 183.0 cm
Mar 10, 2023
Sotheby's
(Women) Artists
Lot 29
Master and Slave, Together Building a Model for the Future, 1998
gouache and graphite on paper
165.75 x 241.5 cm
Mar 10, 2023Christie's
Master and Slave, Together Building a Model for the Future, 1998
gouache and graphite on paper
165.75 x 241.5 cm
Mar 10, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 21759 Post-War to Present
Lot 248
Forging Freedoms, 1996
charcoal on cut paper
56 x 48 in. (142.2 x 121.9 cm)
Mar 8, 2023Phillips
Forging Freedoms, 1996
charcoal on cut paper
56 x 48 in. (142.2 x 121.9 cm)
Mar 8, 2023
Phillips • New York
New Now
Lot 97
Emancipation Approximation: Plate 9, 1999
screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper
112.0 x 86.5 cm
Mar 8, 2023Christie's
Emancipation Approximation: Plate 9, 1999
screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper
112.0 x 86.5 cm
Mar 8, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 21664 Contemporary Edition: New York: Featuring the Collection of Kenwal Steel in Support of GLAAD
Lot 158
Emancipation Approximation: Scene 26, 2000
Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 44 x 34 in. (111.8 x 86.4 cm)
Feb 15, 2023Phillips
Emancipation Approximation: Scene 26, 2000
Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 44 x 34 in. (111.8 x 86.4 cm)
Feb 15, 2023
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 129
Emancipation Approximation: Scene 9, 2000
Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 44 x 34 in. (111.8 x 86.4 cm)
Feb 15, 2023Phillips
Emancipation Approximation: Scene 9, 2000
Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 44 x 34 in. (111.8 x 86.4 cm)
Feb 15, 2023
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 128
Untitled, 1996
cut paper collage and gouache on paper
175.3 x 130.2 cm
Nov 18, 2022Christie's
Untitled, 1996
cut paper collage and gouache on paper
175.3 x 130.2 cm
Nov 18, 2022
Christie's
Live Auction 20985 Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 492
Emancipation Approximation: Scene 15, 1999
Screenprint in colors on Somerset paper
111.8 x 86.4 cm
Nov 1, 2022Bonhams
Emancipation Approximation: Scene 15, 1999
Screenprint in colors on Somerset paper
111.8 x 86.4 cm
Nov 1, 2022
Bonhams
Modern & Contemporary Prints & Multiples
Lot 250
Freedom: A Fable (Norton Edition), 1997
Laser-cut paper pop-up book
23.5 x 21 x 1.27 cm
Nov 1, 2022Bonhams
Freedom: A Fable (Norton Edition), 1997
Laser-cut paper pop-up book
23.5 x 21 x 1.27 cm
Nov 1, 2022
Bonhams
Modern & Contemporary Prints & Multiples
Lot 251
Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated), 2005
fifteen offset lithograph and screenprints, on Somerset Textured paper
991 x 1346 cm
Oct 28, 2022Christie's
Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated), 2005
fifteen offset lithograph and screenprints, on Somerset Textured paper
991 x 1346 cm
Oct 28, 2022
Christie's
Live Auction 20977 Prints and Multiples
Lot 146
Emancipation Approximation: Plate 9, 1999
screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper
112 x 86.5 cm
Oct 28, 2022Christie's
Emancipation Approximation: Plate 9, 1999
screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper
112 x 86.5 cm
Oct 28, 2022
Christie's
Live Auction 20977 Prints and Multiples
Lot 147
Freedom, a Fable
Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued).
9 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 5/8 in. (23.8 x 21.3 x 1.6 cm)
Oct 26, 2022Phillips
Freedom, a Fable
Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued).
9 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 5/8 in. (23.8 x 21.3 x 1.6 cm)
Oct 26, 2022
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 294
Emancipation Approximation: Scene 5
Screenprint, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
I. 37 x 23 1/2 in. (94 x 59.7 cm) S. 44 x 34 in. (111.8 x 86.4 cm)
Oct 26, 2022Phillips
Emancipation Approximation: Scene 5
Screenprint, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
I. 37 x 23 1/2 in. (94 x 59.7 cm) S. 44 x 34 in. (111.8 x 86.4 cm)
Oct 26, 2022
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 46
Boo-hoo (P. 59)
Linocut, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins.
I. 36 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (92.7 x 47 cm) S. 39 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (101 x 52.7 cm)
Oct 26, 2022Phillips
Boo-hoo (P. 59)
Linocut, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins.
I. 36 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (92.7 x 47 cm) S. 39 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (101 x 52.7 cm)
Oct 26, 2022
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 42
No World, from An Unpeopled Land in Unchartered Waters, 2010
etching with aquatint, spit-bite and drypoint on Hahnemühle Copperplate Bright White paper
60.9 x 90.5 cm
Sep 23, 2022Sotheby's
No World, from An Unpeopled Land in Unchartered Waters, 2010
etching with aquatint, spit-bite and drypoint on Hahnemühle Copperplate Bright White paper
60.9 x 90.5 cm
Sep 23, 2022
Sotheby's
Contemporary Discoveries
Lot 705
Boo Hoo, 2000
Linocut on Arches Cover White
101.6 × 52.1 cm
Jun 28, 2022Artsy Auction
Boo Hoo, 2000
Linocut on Arches Cover White
101.6 × 52.1 cm
Jun 28, 2022
Artsy Auction
Artsy x Thurgood Marshall College Fund: Post-War and Contemporary Art (June 2022) (closed)
Lot 46
Emancipation Approximation: Scene 15
Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 44 x 34 in. (111.8 x 86.4 cm)
Jun 25, 2022Phillips
Emancipation Approximation: Scene 15
Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
S. 44 x 34 in. (111.8 x 86.4 cm)
Jun 25, 2022
Phillips • New York
Editions Southampton
Lot 98
Negress Notes, 1995
watercolor, ink, ball-point pen and graphite on paper
33 x 25.4 cm
May 20, 2022Sotheby's
Negress Notes, 1995
watercolor, ink, ball-point pen and graphite on paper
33 x 25.4 cm
May 20, 2022
Sotheby's
Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 456