Lucas Samaras - Drawin on paper

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	109
Estimate	2,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Auction	August Fine Art Auction and Consignment Sales
Date	August 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT
Auction house	Gallery Arts & Auctions Co.

1. Artist: Lucas Samaras Technique: Drawing on paper Condition: Good overall condition Category: Private collection 2. A beautiful drawing on paper by Lucas Samaras. The work measures (12 3/4 x 9 7/8) and belongs to a private collection. This work embodies an artistic style reminiscent of Lucas Samaras. He was an American artist. He participated in Kaprow's "Happenings" and posed for Segal's plastic sculptures. Claes Oldenburg, in whose "Happenings" he also participated, later referred to Samaras as one of his colleagues in the "New Jersey School," which also included Kaprow, Segal, George Brecht, Robert Whitman, Robert Watts, Geoffrey Hendricks, and Roy Lichtenstein. 3. For more information regarding certification, provenance, or any questions about this piece or other items, please feel free to contact us 24/7. You can reach us via email through the Hibid platform. There is a secondary market for uncatalogued paintings like this one, which explains the lower estimated and selling prices compared to paintings by catalogued artists. Please refer to the final image for price comparisons. This will provide valuable market value information and context for assessing the worth of this exceptional painting. If you have any specific questions or need further assistance understanding comparable prices, please do not hesitate to contact us via email. We are here to help and provide any additional information you may need. 4. Condition: If you are a prospective buyer interested in this item and wish to bid, please wait and continue bidding. Do not bid if you are unsure whether you can pay at the end of the auction. The artwork is in excellent condition, including the frame, and shows no signs of breakage or damage. Some frames have been retouched, cleaned, and, where deemed necessary, replaced. It is sold "as is," and we recommend that you consult the photographs as an integral part of the item description. Please note that the absence of a condition report does not necessarily guarantee its excellent condition. It is crucial to understand that all items in this catalog are sold in the artist's original style. "In the artist's style" indicates that the piece is not listed in the artist's documented catalogue and may have been painted by the artist or by someone else inspired by their style. The provenance of this piece is uncertain. While some items may include certifications from independent art appraisers, if you have any questions regarding the certification of a specific piece in this catalog, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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