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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
$2,452
Styles
Contemporary
Surrealist
Materials
Acrylic Paint
Canvas
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"The Post-Truth Era IX", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"The Post-Truth Era IX", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"The Post-Truth Era IX", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2020

$825

H 13.875 in W 11 in D 1.75 in

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

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “The Post-Truth Era IX” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 13 7/8 x 11 inches in greys and browns with red highlights. In the post-truth era straightforward, ...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Extensive Park in Springtime", Surrealist Landscape, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"Extensive Park in Springtime", Surrealist Landscape, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"Extensive Park in Springtime", Surrealist Landscape, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2023

$1,100

H 20 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

"Extensive Park in Springtime", Surrealist Landscape, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker's "Extensive Park in Springtime" is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in saturated light and mid-range greens and tans with pale pink accents. The ...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Upstate", Surrealist Landscape, Farm, Red, Green, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"Upstate", Surrealist Landscape, Farm, Red, Green, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"Upstate", Surrealist Landscape, Farm, Red, Green, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2023

$1,100

H 20 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

"Upstate", Surrealist Landscape, Farm, Red, Green, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker's "Upstate" is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in greens, reds and tans. The organization of space and surface brings order to farm and town, whi...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Studio Sketch of Lydia", Surrealist Portrait, Pink, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"Studio Sketch of Lydia", Surrealist Portrait, Pink, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"Studio Sketch of Lydia", Surrealist Portrait, Pink, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2019

$900

H 20 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

"Studio Sketch of Lydia", Surrealist Portrait, Pink, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker's "Studio Sketch of Lydia" is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in pinks, greens and whites. Part of the "Studio Visitors series; Lydia was a zany ...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Garden Temple", Surrealist Landscape, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"Garden Temple", Surrealist Landscape, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"Garden Temple", Surrealist Landscape, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2024

$1,200

H 29.813 in W 23.875 in D 1.375 in

"Garden Temple", Surrealist Landscape, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker's "Garden Temple" is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 29 13/16 x 23 7/8 inches in greens and blues. The temple alludes to the veneration of nature, while the col...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Studio Sketch of Arthur", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"Studio Sketch of Arthur", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"Studio Sketch of Arthur", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2020

$750

H 20 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

"Studio Sketch of Arthur", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker's "Studio Sketch of Arthur" is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in tans and browns with pink, yellow and blue accents. Part of the "Studio Visitor...

Category

2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"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

$900

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

"Studio Sketch of Valerie", Surrealist, Brown, Pink, Collage, Acrylic Painting
"Studio Sketch of Valerie", Surrealist, Brown, Pink, Collage, Acrylic Painting

John Baker"Studio Sketch of Valerie", Surrealist, Brown, Pink, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2019

$600

H 18 in W 14 in D 0.625 in

"Studio Sketch of Valerie", Surrealist, Brown, Pink, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “Studio Sketch of Valerie” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 18 x 14 inches in pinks, greys and browns. When Valerie visited my studio she at first stayed ve...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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John Baker Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$1,875Paintings, Portrait PaintingsCanvas, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media2008-2011, 2025
2026$5,000Mixed Media, Portrait PaintingsCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2004
2026$600Nude Paintings, PaintingsCanvas, Acrylic Paint2020
2026$1,000Mixed Media, Portrait PaintingsCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2019
2026$1,054Paintings, Portrait PaintingsCanvas, Acrylic Paint2025
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
$2,452
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$600-$5,000
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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