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John Baker

American, b. 1944

John Baker is a widely exhibited painter based in Boston and New York whose solo exhibitions have been favorably reviewed in the Boston Globe (his paintings demonstrate that the human figure as a source of fresh ideas still endures), Art New England (Baker’s collages raise a bunch of interesting issues) and American Art Collector (John Baker’s wonderful and worthy project). A native of New York City, Baker was a pupil of Donald Judd for two years. The influence of the sculptor’s constructivist method remains an influence on Baker’s collage process, but Baker’s artistic results are more sensual and emotional as he adds the elements of subtle color harmony and reliance on impulse.

Average Sold Price
$1,617
Styles
Contemporary
Surrealist
Materials
Acrylic Paint
Canvas
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"The Post-Truth Era V", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"The Post-Truth Era V", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"The Post-Truth Era V", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2019

$720Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.625 in

"The Post-Truth Era V", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “The Post-Truth Era V “ is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in blues, whites, tans and browns. In our post-truth era it is next to impossible to...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"The Post-Truth Era VI", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"The Post-Truth Era VI", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"The Post-Truth Era VI", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2026

$1,475

H 17.875 in W 13.875 in D 1.5 in

"The Post-Truth Era VI", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “The Post-Truth Era VI” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 17 7/8 x 13 7/8 inches in pinks, yellows and greens. In the Post-Truth Era facial expressions have ...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Target Practice", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Mixed Media, Acrylic Painting
"Target Practice", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Mixed Media, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"Target Practice", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Mixed Media, Acrylic Painting, 2024

$825

H 32 in W 26 in D 0.875 in

"Target Practice", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Mixed Media, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “Target Practice” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 32 x 26 inches in rich browns and blacks complementing the buff color of the collaged paper. The merciles...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"The Lonely Crowd", Surrealist, Portrait, Mixed Media, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"The Lonely Crowd", Surrealist, Portrait, Mixed Media, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"The Lonely Crowd", Surrealist, Portrait, Mixed Media, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2022

$4,000

H 40 in W 60 in

"The Lonely Crowd", Surrealist, Portrait, Mixed Media, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “The Lonely Crowd” is a multi-colored acrylic painting on canvas with collage 40 x 60 inches. Blues, yellows and greens predominate while reds provide color accents. The...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Studio Sketch of Ella", Surrealist, Cream, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"Studio Sketch of Ella", Surrealist, Cream, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"Studio Sketch of Ella", Surrealist, Cream, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2020

$950

H 20 in W 16 in D 1.5 in

"Studio Sketch of Ella", Surrealist, Cream, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “Studio Sketch of Ella” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in creams and browns. The painting is from the “Studio Visitors” series. When Ella a...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Multiple Personality Disorder", Contemporary Portrait, Mixed Media Painting
"Multiple Personality Disorder", Contemporary Portrait, Mixed Media Painting

John Baker"Multiple Personality Disorder", Contemporary Portrait, Mixed Media Painting, 2019

$3,600

H 28 in W 26.5 in D 4 in

"Multiple Personality Disorder", Contemporary Portrait, Mixed Media Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “Multiple Personality Disorder” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage and custom frame 28 x 26.5 x 4 inches in greys, blacks, whites and flesh tones. Outer and i...

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2010s Contemporary John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Layers of the Self", Surrealist, Portrait, Man, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"Layers of the Self", Surrealist, Portrait, Man, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"Layers of the Self", Surrealist, Portrait, Man, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2008-2011, 2025

$1,875

H 32 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

"Layers of the Self", Surrealist, Portrait, Man, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “Layers of the Self” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 32 x 20 inches in greys, blacks and whites, with flesh tones. Although quite young, the gentleman has ...

Category

2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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John Baker Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$600Nude Paintings, PaintingsAcrylic Paint, Canvas2020
2026$1,000Mixed Media, Portrait PaintingsCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2019
2026$1,054Paintings, Portrait PaintingsAcrylic Paint, Canvas2025
2026$5,000Nude Paintings, Mixed MediaCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2020
2026$1,400Portrait Paintings, Mixed MediaCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2019
2025$5,000Mixed Media, PaintingsCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2010
2025$1,000Mixed Media, Portrait PaintingsCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2018
2025$697Portrait Paintings, PaintingsCanvas, Acrylic Paint2019
2025$900Mixed Media, Figurative PaintingsCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2022
2025$510Paintings, Mixed MediaCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2019
2025$485Figurative Paintings, Mixed MediaCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Ink, Oil Paint2023
$1,617
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$485-$5,000
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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