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.

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$2,452

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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...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

John Baker"Dressing the Sewing Dummy", Surrealist, Red, Blue, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2018

$1,800

H 38 in W 20 in D 0.75 in

"Dressing the Sewing Dummy", Surrealist, Red, Blue, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “Dressing the Sewing Dummy” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 38 x 20 inches by .75 inch in reds, yellows, blues and purples. A young seamstress is elated by...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

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Canvas, Acrylic

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

$880Sale Price|20% Off

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

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

John Baker"Old Madman 4", Contemporary Portrait, Brown, Grey, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2020

$800

H 18 in W 14 in D 0.75 in

"Old Madman 4", Contemporary Portrait, Brown, Grey, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker’s “Old Madman #4”, an imaginary portrait 14 x 18 x .75 inches in flesh tones, greys, browns and whites, is from the artist’s important “Madman Series”. As Yeats wrote: “An...

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2010s Contemporary John Baker

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

John Baker"Sister Mary Josephine", Surrealist, Black, White, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2026

$1,150

H 30 in W 24 in D 1.25 in

"Sister Mary Josephine", Surrealist, Black, White, Collage, Acrylic Painting

By John Baker

Located in Franklin, MA

John Baker's "Sister Mart Josephine" is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 30 x 24 inches in blacks, whites and tans with red, blue and lavender accents. Part of the "Studio ...

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2010s Surrealist John Baker

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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John Baker Sale Prices

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2026	$1,875	Paintings, Portrait Paintings	Canvas, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media	2008-2011, 2025
2026	$5,000	Mixed Media, Portrait Paintings	Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2004
2026	$600	Nude Paintings, Paintings	Canvas, Acrylic Paint	2020
2026	$1,000	Mixed Media, Portrait Paintings	Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2019
2026	$1,054	Paintings, Portrait Paintings	Canvas, Acrylic Paint	2025
2026	$5,000	Nude Paintings, Mixed Media	Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2020
2026	$1,400	Portrait Paintings, Mixed Media	Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2019
2025	$5,000	Mixed Media, Paintings	Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2010
2025	$1,000	Mixed Media, Portrait Paintings	Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2018

$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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