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John Button Figurative Paintings

American, 1929-1982

John Button was a fine draftsman and drew from life models throughout his career. However, little-known are his sketches of male nudes and studio models from the School of Visual Arts, where Button taught, as well as personal acquaintances. Born in California, Button was educated at University of California, Berkeley. After moving to New York City in the early 1950s, he became friends with Fairfield Porter and Frank O’Hara and assumed his part in the New York School of painters and poets. Amidst the frenzy of Abstract Expressionism, Button remained true to his interest in Realism and was most commonly associated with such New York School artists as Fairfield Porter, Jane Freilicher and Alex Katz, among others.

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Artist: John Button
Boy in Army Coat

Boy in Army Coat

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper Signed and dated, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of Cali...

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1970s Realist John Button Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Two Studio Models

Two Studio Models

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper Signed and dated, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of Cali...

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1970s Realist John Button Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Olympic Champion

Olympic Champion

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Oil on canvas Signed Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of California, Berkeley. After moving to New York City in the early 1950s, he became frie...

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1960s Realist John Button Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

View: Arcade, signed realist mixed media w Kornblee and Fischbach Gallery labels
View: Arcade, signed realist mixed media w Kornblee and Fischbach Gallery labels

View: Arcade, signed realist mixed media w Kornblee and Fischbach Gallery labels

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

John Button View: Arcade, 1975 Gouache on Paper (Framed with prestigious Fischbach and Kornblee Gallery Labels) 20 1/2 × 24 1/2 inches Signed and dated on the front This is a unique painting Frame included: held in the original 1970s artist's period frame with prestigious labels This 1970s John Button gouache bears labels from renowned Jill Kornblee as well as Fischbach Galleries...

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1970s Realist John Button Figurative Paintings

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Gouache, Mixed Media, Felt Pen

Solitary Mister

Solitary Mister

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Solitary Mister 1964 Oil on canvas 52 x 38 inches (132.1 x 96.5 cm) This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.

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1960s American Modern John Button Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Frank O'Hara and Stevie Rivers

Frank O'Hara and Stevie Rivers

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Oil on canvas Signed and dated, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of California, Berkeley. After moving to New York City in the early 1950s, he became friends with Fairfield Porter and Frank O’Hara...

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1950s Realist John Button Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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John Button figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic John Button figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Button in paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large John Button figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ernest Hamlin Baker, Anthony Ackrill, and Marie Channer. John Button figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,500 and tops out at $21,500, while the average work can sell for $10,000.