John Chamberlain Art
American, 1927-2011
John Chamberlain, in full John Angus Chamberlain, (born April 16, 1927, Rochester, Indiana, U.S.—died December 21, 2011, New York, New York), American sculptor, painter, printmaker, and filmmaker whose Abstract Expressionist works were characterized by an emotional approach to concept and execution.
Chamberlain studied at the Art Institute of Chicago (1951–52), where he began working in metals, and at Black Mountain College in North Carolina (1955–56). In 1957 he had his first one-man show in Chicago. His early pieces were made from welded iron rods, but he later used such materials as heat-shaped Plexiglass, paper, polyurethane, industrial rubber, brown paper bags, and aluminum foil before returning in 1974 to the use of auto body parts. His first sculpture to employ car parts was Shortstop (1957), which featured rusty fenders that he had found in the yard of painter and friend Larry Rivers. Chamberlain’s sculptures are typified by Mr. Press (1961), a construction of fragments from automobiles, crumpled and jammed together to create an effect of isolated, frozen movement. He often coated his pieces with bright industrial paints. During the 1970s oil crisis, Chamberlain often incorporated oil barrels into his work, notably in the series Socket and Kiss (1979). For a brief interlude he used car spray paint to create works that combined stencil and Action painting.
Chamberlain was also involved in video and film and produced the cinematic Wide Point (1968); he later dabbled in drawing and printmaking. In 1971 his work was given a retrospective by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
(Biography provided by Graves International Art)
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Artist: John Chamberlain
3 Daughters, More Rain - Original Etching by J. Chamberlain - 1987
By John Chamberlain
Located in Roma, IT
3 Daughters, More Rain is an original color etching and silkscreen realized in 1987 by John Chamberlain.
Hand-signed on the lower right corner by the artist. Numbered on the lower l...
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1980s Contemporary John Chamberlain Art
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Etching
Flashback VIII, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: John Chamberlain (1927-2011)
Title: Flashback VIII
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper
Edition: 175, plus proofs
Size: 28 x 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscripti...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
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Lithograph
Flashback IV, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: John Chamberlain (1927-2011)
Title: Flashback IV
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper
Edition: 175, plus proofs
Size: 28 x 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscription...
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1980s Pop Art John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flashback III, Limited Edition Silkscreen, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Mount Clemens, MI
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN (1927-2011) Known internationally in regards to his extremely dynamic and vibrant sculptures which incorporate the use of discarded automobile parts that were twiste...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Screen
Flashback VI, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: John Chamberlain (1927-2011)
Title: Flashback VI
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper
Edition: 175, plus proofs
Size: 28 x 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscription...
Category
1980s Pop Art John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
Chamberlain Castelli
By John Chamberlain
Located in New York, NY
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN
Leo Castelli Invitation, 1976
Offset Lithograph invitation
21 1/2 × 16 inches
Unframed
This rare vintage offset lithograph invitation published on the occasion of an...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
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Offset
Flashback I, Limited Edition Silkscreen, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Mount Clemens, MI
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN (1927-2011) Known internationally in regards to his extremely dynamic and vibrant sculptures which incorporate the use of discarded automobile parts that were twiste...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Screen
Flashback VII, Limited Edition Silkscreen, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Mount Clemens, MI
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN (1927-2011) Known internationally in regards to his extremely dynamic and vibrant sculptures which incorporate the use of discarded automobile parts that were twiste...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Screen
Flashback I
By John Chamberlain
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
An original signed screenprint on Arches wove paper by American artist John Chamberlain (1927-2011) titled "Flashback I", 1981. Hand pencil signed by Chamberlain lower right and numb...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
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Screen
John Chamberlain at Margo Leavin (Hand Signed)
By John Chamberlain
Located in New York, NY
This extremely rare poster of renowned sculptor John Chamberlain was boldly signed by the artist in white grease marker on the occasion of his 1988 exhibition at Margo Leavin gallery...
Category
1980s Contemporary John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Offset
Flashback VI, Limited Edition Silkscreen, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Mount Clemens, MI
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN (1927-2011) Known internationally in regards to his extremely dynamic and vibrant sculptures which incorporate the use of discarded automobile parts that were twiste...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Screen
Flashback IV, Limited Edition Silkscreen, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Mount Clemens, MI
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN (1927-2011) Known internationally in regards to his extremely dynamic and vibrant sculptures which incorporate the use of discarded automobile parts that were twiste...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Screen
Flashback II
By John Chamberlain
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color screenprint on Rives BFK. Signed and numbered 81/175 in pencil by Chamberlain. Published by London Arts, Inc., Detroit, with the blind stamp lowe...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
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Color, Screen
Flashback VI
By John Chamberlain
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color screenprint on Rives BFK. Signed and numbered 26/175 in pencil by Chamberlain. Published by London Arts, Inc., Detroit, with the blind stamp lowe...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
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Color, Screen
Out to Lunch, Drop a Line
By John Chamberlain
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color aquatint on Arches. Signed and numbered 3/48 in pencil by Chamberlain. Published by Novak Graphics, Toronto, with the black ink stamp, verso, and...
Category
1980s Abstract John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Color, Aquatint
Flashback VII, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: John Chamberlain (1927-2011)
Title: Flashback VII
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper
Edition: 175, plus proofs
Size: 28 x 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscriptio...
Category
1980s Pop Art John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flashback V, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: John Chamberlain (1927-2011)
Title: Flashback V
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper
Edition: 175, plus proofs
Size: 28 x 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscription:...
Category
1980s Pop Art John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flashback VI, Abstract Lithograph by John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Chamberlain
Title: Flashback VI
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 175
Paper Size: 28 x 20 inches
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flashback VIII, Limited Edition Silkscreen, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Mount Clemens, MI
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN (1927-2011) Known internationally in regards to his extremely dynamic and vibrant sculptures which incorporate the use of discarded automobile parts that were twiste...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Screen
Flashback V, Limited Edition Silkscreen, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Mount Clemens, MI
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN (1927-2011) Known internationally in regards to his extremely dynamic and vibrant sculptures which incorporate the use of discarded automobile parts that were twiste...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Screen
Flashback V, Abstract Print by John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Chamberlain
Title: Flashback V
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 175
Paper Size: 28 x 20 inches
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flashback III, Lithograph by John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Chamberlain, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Flashback III
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 175
Paper Size: 28 x 20 inches
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flashback I, John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: John Chamberlain (1927-2011)
Title: Flashback I
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper
Edition: 175, plus proofs
Size: 28 x 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscription:...
Category
1980s Pop Art John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flashback I
By John Chamberlain
Located in New York, NY
Color screenprint on Rives BFK with full margins. Signed and numbered by the artist in pencil.
Category
1980s Abstract John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Color, Screen
"Yellow Coconut", 1981, Drawing by John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Chamberlain, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Yellow Coconut
Year: 1981
Medium: Marker and pencil on newsprint, signed 'JC' l.r.
Image Size: 19.25 x 8.5 inches
Size: 19.25 ...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
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Newsprint, Permanent Marker, Pencil
Blue Pineapple, Abstract Drawing by John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Chamberlain, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Blue Pineapple
Year: 1981
Medium: Marker and pencil on newsprint, signed 'JC' l.r.
Image Size: 17.25 x 8.5 inches
Size: 17.25 ...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
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Permanent Marker, Pencil
Untitled
By John Chamberlain
Located in New York, NY
Publisher: Novak Graphics, Toronto
Signed by artist
Category
1980s John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Monoprint
Flashback V
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Chamberlain
Title: Flashback V
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 175
Paper Size: 28 x 20 inches
Frame Size: 31.5 x 25 inches
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flashback III
By John Chamberlain
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: John Chamberlain (1927-2011)
Title: Flashback III
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper
Edition: 175, plus proofs
Size: 28 x 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscriptio...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
I from the Ten Coconut Portflio, Minimalist Abstract Etching by John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A print from John Chamberlain's portfolio "Ten Coconuts". Although known widely for his sculptural work, John Chamberlain was a prolific printmaker. The etching is hand-signed and n...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Etching
Out to Lunch, Drop a Line - Original Etching - 1987
By John Chamberlain
Located in Roma, IT
Out to Lunch, Drop a Line is an original color etching and silkscreen realized in 1987 by John Chamberlain.
Hand-signed on the lower right corner by the artist. Numbered on the lowe...
Category
1980s Contemporary John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Etching
IV from the Ten Coconut Portfolio, Minimalist Etching by John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A print from John Chamberlain's portfolio "Ten Coconuts". Although known widely for his sculptural work, John Chamberlain was a prolific printmaker. The etching is hand-signed and n...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Etching
II from the Ten Coconut Portflio, Minimalist Etching by John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A print from John Chamberlain's portfolio "Ten Coconuts". Although known widely for his sculptural work, John Chamberlain was a prolific printmaker. The etching is hand-signed and n...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Etching
Abstract Drypoint Etching by John Chamberlain 1982
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Chamberlain, American (1927-2011)
Title: Linear Abstract
Year: 1982
Medium: Drypoint Etching, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 11/25
Image Size: 9.75 x 10.75 inch...
Category
1980s Minimalist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Drypoint, Etching, Intaglio
III from the Ten Coconut Portfolio, Minimalist Etching by John Chamberlain
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A print from John Chamberlain's portfolio "Ten Coconuts". Although known widely for his sculptural work, John Chamberlain was a prolific printmaker. The etching is hand-signed and nu...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Etching
FLASHBACK VI
By John Chamberlain
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From Flashback portfolio. Silkscreen on Arches paper, 1981. Paper Size 28 X 20 inches. Edition of 175.
Artwork is in excellent condition. ...
Category
1980s Abstract John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
FLASHBACK VII
By John Chamberlain
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From Flashback portfolio. Silkscreen on Arches paper, 1981. Paper Size 28 X 20 inches. Edition of 175.
Artwork is in excellent condition. ...
Category
1980s Abstract John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
FLASHBACK V
By John Chamberlain
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From Flashback portfolio. Silkscreen on Arches paper, 1981. Paper Size 28 X 20 inches. Edition of 175.
Artwork is in excellent condition. ...
Category
1980s Abstract John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
"Ten Coconut" Portfolio of Six Etchings, 1982
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Chamberlain, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Ten Coconut Portfolio
Year: 1982
Medium: Portfolio of Six Etchings, each signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 25
Image Size:...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Etching
Flashback VII
By John Chamberlain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Chamberlain
Title: Flashback VII
Year: 1981
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 175
Paper Size: 28 x 20 inches
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Lithograph
FLASHBACK VIII
By John Chamberlain
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From Flashback portfolio. Silkscreen on Arches paper, 1981. Paper Size 28 X 20 inches. Edition of 175.
Artwork is in excellent condition. ...
Category
1980s Abstract John Chamberlain Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
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