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Charles Bragg

American, 1931-2017
Charles Bragg, born in 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri, was an American artist, author and one of the art world’s best-known satirists. His works often featured celebrities or ordinary people depicted in a humorous—and sometimes macabre fashion—across his sculptures, stories, prints, and paintings. “You observe the human race and the world, and, if you don't get a kick out of it. I think you're missing something,” Bragg once mused. Bragg attended the High School of Music and Art in Harlem before moving to California. His early visual art stemmed from commissioned portraits, and, over time, he began to inject his own political views in sharp satires of society at large, which brought him acclaim and critical success. He was the recipient of numerous honors, notably including the Gold Medal from the National Society of Illustrators as well as the Award of Merit from the Art Directors Guild of New York. Today, his works can be found in the collections of the Pushkin Museum in Moscow; the Albrecht Museum of Art in St. Joseph, Missouri; the Loch Haven Art Center in Orlando, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, among others. Bragg died on January 9, 2017 at the age of 85.
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Seven Deadly Sins, Thou Shalt Not

Seven Deadly Sins, Thou Shalt Not

By Charles Bragg

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Seven Deadly Sins, Thou Shalt Not" c.1980 is an original etching by noted American artist Charles Bragg, 1931-2017. It is hand signed and numbered 124/150 in pen...

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Charles Bragg

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Etching

"Postcard from Paris" 1970s Satirical Lithograph
"Postcard from Paris" 1970s Satirical Lithograph

"Postcard from Paris" 1970s Satirical Lithograph

By Charles Bragg

Located in Soquel, CA

"Postcard from Paris" Satirical Lithograph Humorous Screen Print by Charles Bragg (American, 1931-2017). Two nude individuals pose in a room partially covered by a piece of drapery and a flower vase. The woman wears a variety of costume jewelry and a crown and appears posed, while the man stands behind an old-fashioned camera and smiles. The surroundings are highly colorful, with pink wallpaper, blue curtains, and a variety of different plants. Both figures look towards the viewer, potentially nodding to the satirical nature of the piece. Numbered as "Artists Proof IX" in bottom left corner. Signed "Charles Bragg" in bottom right corner. Frame size: 20.88" H x 27" W Image size: 10.25" H x 17" W Charles Bragg (American, 1931-2017) was a painter, sculptor, and illustrator of commentary on human behavior, based out of Los Angeles, California. Bragg often injected his sense of humor and appreciation of satire into his subjects, many of which are cartoonish and seem half human and half animal. He also depicted serious subjects, ones that become poignant commentaries on the human condition. Bragg was born in St. Louis Missouri in 1931. His parents were vaudeville performers, and he spent most of his young life traveling on tour with them. During his teenage years, he went to New York's High School of Music & Art in Harlem. At 18, he ran away with his high school sweetheart, fellow artist Jennie Tomao...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Charles Bragg

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Paper, Ink, Screen

The Psychiatrist, signed etching by Charles Bragg
The Psychiatrist, signed etching by Charles Bragg

The Psychiatrist, signed etching by Charles Bragg

By Charles Bragg

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Charles Bragg, American (1931 - 2017) Title: Psychiatrist Medium: Etching, signed, numbered, and titled in pencil Edition: 300 Image Size: 6 x 9 inches Paper Size: 11 x 15 i...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Charles Bragg

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Etching

Sleeping Faun
Sleeping Faun

Charles BraggSleeping Faun, c.1970

$191

H 7 in W 6 in D 0.01 in

Sleeping Faun

By Charles Bragg

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Sleeping Faun" c.1970 is an original etching on creme wove paper by noted American artist Charles Bragg, 1931-2017. It is hand signed and numberedLXXIV/LXXV in pencil ...

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Charles Bragg

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Etching

The Lovers, Caricature Etching by Charles Bragg
The Lovers, Caricature Etching by Charles Bragg

The Lovers, Caricature Etching by Charles Bragg

By Charles Bragg

Located in Long Island City, NY

A signed and numbered etching of a nude couple sitting outside and laughing. This black-and-white print is done in Bragg’s signature caricature style. The Lovers Charles Bragg, Amer...

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1970s Post-Modern Charles Bragg

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Etching

The Perfect Couple 2, Etching by Charles Bragg
The Perfect Couple 2, Etching by Charles Bragg

The Perfect Couple 2, Etching by Charles Bragg

By Charles Bragg

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Charles Bragg, American (1931 - 2017) Title: The Perfect Couple 2 Medium: Etching, signed, numbered, and titled in pencil Edition: 300 Image Size: 9 x 12 inches Paper Size: ...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Charles Bragg

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Etching

Medieval Erotic scene
Medieval Erotic scene

Charles BraggMedieval Erotic scene, c.1980

$275

H 9 in W 11 in D 0.01 in

Medieval Erotic scene

By Charles Bragg

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Medieval Erotic Scene" c.1980 is an original etching on Wove paper by noted American artist Charles Bragg, 1931-2017. It is hand signed and numbered 56/300 in pencil b...

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Charles Bragg

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Etching

Elephant Man
Elephant Man

Charles BraggElephant Man, circa 1985

$850

H 28.85 in W 35 in D 1 in

Elephant Man

By Charles Bragg

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Elephant Man" c.1985 is an original color lithograph by noted American artist Charles Bragg, 1931-2017. It is hand signed and numbere...

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Charles Bragg

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Lithograph

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Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$295Figurative PrintsEtchingcirca 1970
2026$315Figurative PrintsEtchingc.1975
2025$80Portrait Prints, Landscape PrintsLithographUnknown
2025$375Portrait PrintsLithograph1970-1979
$266
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