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The Eavesdropper

Eavesdropping on Grownups, Saturday Evening Post Cover
By George Hughes
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Lower Left Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, December 2, 1950 The Post described, “One night Art Editor Stuart was having a party. His th...
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1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Elephant (Untitled)
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud
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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

Into the Void
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice, Shrigley
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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

Into the Void
$3,125
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in
Balance The Ball On Your Nose
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud
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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

I Will Not Allow The Dark Skies To Affect Me
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

Danish Mid-Century Colourfield Oil on Board of People and Houses by the Coast.
Located in Cotignac, FR
giving us the impression of eavesdropping on a mundane daily conversation. To the two figures, lost in
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Mid-20th Century Color-Field Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

I am elegant
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud
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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

I am elegant
I am elegant
$7,384
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in
Artist eaten by a wolf
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
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Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

Be Yourself Just Be Yourself
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

Randal Ford - John Mule, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
time eavesdropping on the table behind him. "Since this print will be shipped directly from the
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Telephone Exchange
By Constantin Alajalov
Located in Fort Washington, PA
telephone operators do not consider eavesdropping good form. The apartment-house switchboard girl depicted
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1960s Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

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David Shrigley, We Won The Race, 2020
By David Shrigley
Located in New York, NY
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper to an outlandish perspective of aliens and monsters. His work is held in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

English Edwardian 2-Tier Dumb Waiter in Solid Mahogany, circa 1910
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
prevent servants from eavesdropping on the after-dinner gossip. It was wheeled in at the end of the meal
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Vintage 1910s English Carts and Bar Carts

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Mahogany

The Eavesdropper by British Artist Alfred Elmore RA, Oil on Canvas, Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
Revolution. This painting depicting ”The Eavesdropper” 1878 is a new discovery from a Swedish private
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1870s Academic Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Italian Oil Painting, "The Handsome Eavesdropper"
Located in London, GB
Description This is a delightful oil on canvas 19th Century Italian School painting bearing the signature of the artist "P. Lauri", circa 1860 in date. The painting depicts a gro...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Vibes, Offset Lithograph Print, 2018 by David Shrigley
By David Shrigley
Located in London, GB
the world; the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Offset

L'indiscrète French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in New Orleans, LA
woman eavesdropping at a door with her loyal canine companion. Created by master bronzier Claude Galle
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

I Hate Humans -Contemporary, 21st Century, Limited Edition
By David Shrigley
Located in Zug, CH
the world; the perspective of aliens and monsters, or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Vibes, Offset Lithograph Print, 2018 by David Shrigley
By David Shrigley
Located in London, GB
the world; the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Frog (front of), Frog (back of)
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

David Shrigley, Fish Says Fuck You All, 2021
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Fish Says Fuck You All
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

It Was Worthwhile Doing This
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

David Shrigley, Sorry For Being Annoying
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Frog (front of), Frog (back of)
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

When Life Gives You A Lemon
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

When Life Gives You A Lemon
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

When Life Gives You A Lemon
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

David Shrigley, Fish Says Fuck You All, 2021
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

David Shrigley, Fish Says Fuck You All, 2021
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

David Shrigley, Frog (front of), Frog (back of)
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

David Shrigley, Fish Says Fuck You All, 2021
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
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2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Randal Ford - John Mule No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
time eavesdropping on the table behind him.
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...

John Mule No. 1 (50" x 40")
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
time eavesdropping on the table behind him.
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

This Huge Cat
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Wigwam of Indians in Canada
By Nicolino V. Calyo
Located in New York, NY
the artist's careful consideration. The viewer is eavesdropping here on what appears to be a
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19th Century American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Paul Pry Staffordshire pottery theatrical figure in pearlware c1820
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
goes in order to have an excuse to return and eavesdrop. At the end, however, Pry becomes a hero for
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By Salvador Dalí­
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I Will Not Allow The Dark Skies To Affect Me
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$143,750
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$206,250
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$225,000
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