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personAmerican, 1927–2011
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Selected Works395

Museum Acquisitions

Whitney
Whitney
Whitney
Whitney
Whitney
Whitney
Whitney
Whitney
MoMA
MoMA
MoMA
MoMA
MoMA
MoMA
MoMA
MoMA
Met
NGA Washington
NGA Washington
NGA Washington
NGA Washington
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Art Institute of Chicago

Previous Sales 38

Sotheby's
Untitled
Untitled, 1962
Unknown
May 2026
Sotheby's
Untitled
Untitled, 1961
Unknown
May 2026
Bonhams
Tonk #24-83, 1983
Tonk #24-83, 1983
$95,000
Feb 2026
Christie's
Atomicbalm
Atomicbalm
$756
Mar 2023
Sotheby's
Untitled
Untitled, 1973
Unknown
Sep 2021
Sotheby's
Skirret
Skirret, 1973
Unknown
Sep 2021
Christie's
Untitled
Untitled
$21,250
Mar 2017
Christie's
Slow Christmas
Slow Christmas, 1985
$4,000
Jul 2015
Christie's
Untitled
Untitled
$12,500
Jul 2014
Christie's
John Chamberlain (1927-2011)
John Chamberlain (1927-2011), 1967
€3,750 ($4k USD)
Apr 2014
Christie's
Untitled
Untitled, 1978
$2,500
Apr 2013
Christie's
Untitled, Series 315
Untitled, Series 315, 1976
$1,250
Apr 2013
Christie's
Gramm
Gramm, 1960
$926,500
Nov 2011
Christie's
Untitled No. 1
Untitled No. 1, 1960
$325,000
Nov 2007
Christie's
No. 64
No. 64
$273,600
May 2006
Christie's
Orco
Orco, 1961
£53,775 ($71k USD)
Jun 2004
Christie's
Untitled collage
Untitled collage, 1960
£16,730 ($22k USD)
Jun 2004
Swann Auction Galleries
Flashback II
Flashback II
$750
Nov 2024
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Untitled
Untitled
$12,600
Oct 2023
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Drawing from Medina Ataxia
Drawing from Medina Ataxia
$1,875
Jul 2022
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Flashback I
Flashback I
$1,000
Apr 2022
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Untitled
Untitled
$275,000
Dec 2011
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Seawater #63
Seawater #63
$4,064
Jan 1970
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Seawater #45
Seawater #45
$1,905
Jan 1970
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Lineup #36
Lineup #36
$1,143
Jan 1970

For Sale 2

Rosenbaum Contemporary · Artsy
Suede Dog Peas
Suede Dog Peas, 2000
US$950,000
Painted and chromium-plated steel
Galerie F. Hessler · Artsy
Koka
Koka, 1986
€8,500
Monotype
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Education1

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
Chicago, IL, USA
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Publications3

Exhibition Catalog 3

John Chamberlain Author
Rizzoli · 2018
Sculpture on the Move 1946-2016
Hatje Cantz · 2016
John Chamberlain Author
Rizzoli · 2011
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Current Exhibitions3

#210 Skarstedt

John Chamberlain: Compressed Forms

John Chamberlain

2 Av. Matignon, 75008 Paris, France

Mar 26, 2026 — Jun 20, 2026

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#5,098 Dan Flavin Institute

John Chamberlain

John Chamberlain

Jun 13, 2026

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#4,301 Dia: Beacon

John Chamberlain

John Chamberlain

3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

Jun 13, 2026

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Recent News20

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디아 비컨(Dia Beacon): 존 체임벌린(John Chamberlain) 조각전(6/13- ) - Lounge
Dia Art Foundation announced that John Chamberlain's iconic sculptures will return to Dia Beacon in a newly conceived long-term installation opening J…
exhibitionsJun 13, 2026
Plan an Art-Filled Summer Weekend in the Hamptons
The article outlines a packed summer of art events in the Hamptons for 2025 and 2026, including the US debut of the Nomad collectible design fair at T…
exhibitionsJun 4, 2026
Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now Traces the Pop Art Movement’s Decades-Long Relationship with the Museum and Its Global Influence on Artists Working Today
On June 5, the Guggenheim Museum in New York opens "Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now," an exhibition that examines the museum's Pop art holdings and the mo…
exhibitionsJun 3, 2026
Sotheby’s $30 M. T. rex Is Further Evidence That Dinosaurs Are Becoming the Ultimate Trophy Object for the Ultra-Wealthy
Sotheby's is set to auction 'Gus,' a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton estimated at $20–$30 million, the highest estimate ever placed on …
marketMay 28, 2026
Bridgehampton Art Galleries 2026: Dia to Main Street
The article surveys the art scene in Bridgehampton, New York, focusing on Dia Bridgehampton (formerly the Dan Flavin Art Institute) and six commercial…
localMay 26, 2026
TEFAF New York 2026: Contemporary Gains Ground
TEFAF New York 2026 is set to feature a stronger contemporary art presence, signaling a shift in the fair's traditional focus on Old Masters and antiq…
marketMay 22, 2026
Three Dinosaur Fossils Are Up for Grabs at This New York Art Gallery
Amanita, a New York art gallery, is presenting three Maiasaura dinosaur fossils alongside a John Chamberlain sculpture in an exhibition titled "Land B…
exhibitionsMay 22, 2026
In Minor Keys A Cacophony At 61st Venice Biennale – Miranda Carroll
The 61st Venice Biennale, titled 'In Minor Keys,' opened with a central exhibition curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025. The show features…
exhibitionsMay 21, 2026
Paloma Elsesser, Joan Jonas, and Isha Ambani Descended Upon Beacon for a Day at Dia
On a warm spring Saturday, the Dia Art Foundation hosted its annual Spring Benefit at Dia Beacon, drawing a cross-disciplinary crowd of artists, curat…
exhibitionsMay 19, 2026
A Contemporary Art Haven Just a PATH Ride Away
Luis Emilio Romero, a Jersey City native, moved from Bushwick to the Monira Foundation's residency at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City, where he now p…
exhibitionsMay 18, 2026
John Chamberlain’s Former Studio Hosts a Star-Studded New Interview Series
The John Chamberlain Estate is launching "ON THE COUCH," a biweekly filmed interview series hosted by estate director Alexandra Fairweather, timed to …
newsMay 18, 2026
New York Art Week 2026 Frieze And TEFAF Report
New York Art Week 2026 featured major art fairs including Frieze New York at The Shed, which drew 25,000 visitors from 75 countries and launched the S…
marketMay 18, 2026
Wet Paint Does Frieze Week: The Dinosaur Dealer Downtown, David Zwirner Tribeca, and More Juicy Art-World Gossip
Artnet News' gossip column 'Wet Paint' covers the opening week of Frieze New York, beginning with the group show 'Statics of an Egg' at David Zwirner'…
newsMay 15, 2026
Inside TEFAF New York’s Annual Wealth Pageant
The 12th annual TEFAF New York fair took place at the Park Avenue Armory from May 15 to 19, attracting wealthy collectors with a mix of blue-chip art,…
exhibitionsMay 15, 2026
Sotheby’s $433 Million Contemporary Evening and Mnuchin Sales Kicked Off New York’s May Marquee Auctions
Sotheby's held two major evening sales in New York—the Mnuchin collection sale and The Now & Contemporary Evening Auction—generating a combined $433.1…
marketMay 15, 2026
Rothko from Robert Mnuchin collection fetches US$85.8m, becoming artist’s second-priciest work at auction
A red-and-black Mark Rothko painting, *Brown and Blacks in Reds* (1957), sold for US$85.8 million at Sotheby’s New York on May 14, becoming the artist…
marketMay 15, 2026
Dinosaurs roam New York’s Bowery
Amanita gallery in New York’s Bowery is presenting a rare exhibition pairing a John Chamberlain sculpture, *Gondola Marianne Moore* (1982), with three…
exhibitionsMay 14, 2026
The Must-See Biennale Exhibitions in Venice
The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, titled "In Minor Keys," opens May 9 as a tribute to its late curator Koyo Kouoh. Alon…
exhibitionsMay 8, 2026
Timeless Meets Timely at TEFAF New York 2026
TEFAF New York returns to the Park Avenue Armory from May 15–19, 2026, with an invitation-only preview on May 14. The fair features 88 international e…
exhibitionsMay 4, 2026
Andy Warhol | Original Exhibition Poster (2021) | For Sale
An original Andy Warhol exhibition poster from 2021 is being offered for sale by Baldwin gallery, with locations in London, Miami, and Dubai. The offs…
marketApr 25, 2026
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Past Exhibitions16

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#210 Skarstedt

John Chamberlain : Sculptures (1965-2010)

John Chamberlain

2 Av. Matignon, 75008 Paris, France

Mar 26, 2026

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#241 Mnuchin Gallery

Chamberlain Goes Outdoors At Rockefeller Center

John Chamberlain

45 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Apr 16, 2025 — May 29, 2025

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Timothy Taylor

John Chamberlain

John Chamberlain

15 Bolton St, London W1J 8BG, United Kingdom

Mar 13, 2025 — Apr 12, 2025

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Aspen Art Museum

John Chamberlain: THE TIGHTER THEY’RE WOUND, THE HARDER THEY UNRAVEL

John Chamberlain

637 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, USA

Dec 15, 2023 — Apr 7, 2024

Past December 15, 2023–April 7, 2024 Exhibition John Chamberlain: THE TIGHTER THEY’RE WOUND, THE HARDER THEY UNRAVEL

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#241 Mnuchin Gallery

John Chamberlain: Five Decades +

John Chamberlain

45 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Apr 21, 2023 — Jul 20, 2023

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Carol Bove and John Chamberlain

Carol Bove, John Chamberlain

151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Jul 27, 2019 — Jul 26, 2020

Carol Bove and John Chamberlain Converse July 27, 2019–July 26, 2020

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

A Selection of Works on Paper and One Sculpture

John Chamberlain

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Jun 1, 2016 — Aug 1, 2016

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#1,551 Elvira González

John Chamberlain

John Chamberlain

Calle Hermanos Álvarez Quintero, 1, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

May 7, 2010 — Jul 15, 2010

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#241 Mnuchin Gallery

John Chamberlain: Early Years

John Chamberlain

45 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

May 5, 2009 — Jul 10, 2009

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#119 Anthony Meier

John Chamberlain: New Work

John Chamberlain

21 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Mar 27, 2007 — May 4, 2007

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#924 Custot Gallery Dubai

John Chamberlain Without Fear

John Chamberlain

Alserkal Avenue | Unit No. 84 Street 6A, Al Quoz 1

Apr 20, 2005 — May 21, 2005

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#924 Custot Gallery Dubai

John Chamberlain Sculpture 1988–2001

John Chamberlain

Alserkal Avenue | Unit No. 84 Street 6A, Al Quoz 1

Sep 19, 2002 — Oct 12, 2002

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

John Chamberlain

John Chamberlain

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Nov 27, 1982 — Dec 18, 1982

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

John Chamberlain

John Chamberlain

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Mar 27, 1976 — Apr 17, 1976

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

John Chamberlain New works in foil

John Chamberlain

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Dec 8, 1973 — Jan 12, 1974

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

John Chamberlain Recent Sculpture

John Chamberlain

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Feb 1, 1969 — Feb 22, 1969

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Art Fair Appearances14

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Frieze New York — New York
2026
TEFAF Maastricht — Maastricht
2026
TEFAF New York — New York
2026
Frieze London — London
2024
Frieze Los Angeles — Los Angeles
2023
Art Basel — Basel
2021
Art Basel Miami Beach — Miami Beach
2021
TEFAF Maastricht — Maastricht
2020
The Armory Show — New York
2020
EXPO CHICAGO — Chicago
2019
Frieze New York — New York
2019
The Armory Show — New York
2019
ZONAMACO — Mexico City
2019
Seattle Art Fair — Seattle
2017
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Recent Activity20

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John Chamberlain
Jun 13, 2026
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News
Sotheby’s $30 M. T. rex Is Further Evidence That Dinosaurs Are Becoming the Ultimate Trophy Object for the Ultra-Wealthy
May 28, 2026
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Bridgehampton Art Galleries 2026: Dia to Main Street
May 26, 2026
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Three Dinosaur Fossils Are Up for Grabs at This New York Art Gallery
May 22, 2026
newspaper
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TEFAF New York 2026: Contemporary Gains Ground
May 22, 2026
newspaper
News
In Minor Keys A Cacophony At 61st Venice Biennale – Miranda Carroll
May 21, 2026
newspaper
News
Paloma Elsesser, Joan Jonas, and Isha Ambani Descended Upon Beacon for a Day at Dia
May 19, 2026
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News
John Chamberlain’s Former Studio Hosts a Star-Studded New Interview Series
May 18, 2026
newspaper
News
A Contemporary Art Haven Just a PATH Ride Away
May 18, 2026
newspaper
News
New York Art Week 2026 Frieze And TEFAF Report
May 18, 2026
newspaper
News
Inside TEFAF New York’s Annual Wealth Pageant
May 15, 2026
newspaper
News
Rothko from Robert Mnuchin collection fetches US$85.8m, becoming artist’s second-priciest work at auction
May 15, 2026
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Art Fair
TEFAF New York 2026
May 15, 2026
newspaper
News
Wet Paint Does Frieze Week: The Dinosaur Dealer Downtown, David Zwirner Tribeca, and More Juicy Art-World Gossip
May 15, 2026
newspaper
News
Sotheby’s $433 Million Contemporary Evening and Mnuchin Sales Kicked Off New York’s May Marquee Auctions
May 15, 2026
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Dinosaurs roam New York’s Bowery
May 14, 2026
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Art Fair
Frieze New York 2026
May 13, 2026
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The Must-See Biennale Exhibitions in Venice
May 8, 2026
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