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Philip Burke Paintings

American, b. 1956

Philip Burke is the artist who creates the oil paintings that are featured on the covers of Rolling Stone, The New York Observer, The New Yorker, Suddeutcher Zeitung, Vogue, GQ and Time. Most of the original oil paintings are purchased from Burke by the subjects themselves.

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Artist: Philip Burke
Margaret Thatcher
By Philip Burke
Located in Buffalo, NY
An early painting by American artist and illustrator Phillip Burke depicting Margaret Thatcher. This work was originally commissioned by Vanity Fair...
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1980s Expressionist Philip Burke Paintings

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Philip Burke paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Philip Burke paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Philip Burke in canvas, cotton canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1980s and is mostly associated with the Expressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Philip Burke paintings, so small editions measuring 36 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Bernard Harmon, Joseph Solman, and Betsy Podlach. Philip Burke paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25,000 and tops out at $25,000, while the average work can sell for $25,000.

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