Philip Guston More Art

American, 1913-1980

Philip Guston (1913–1980) was an influential American artist whose career evolved from social realism to abstract expressionism and finally to a unique form of figurative painting. Born in Montreal, Canada, to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, Guston grew up in Los Angeles, where he was introduced to art and politics at a young age. His early years were marked by personal tragedy, including his father’s suicide, an event that profoundly influenced his later work. In the 1930s, Guston began his artistic career as a muralist under the Federal Art Project, inspired by the social realism of Mexican muralists like Diego Rivera. During this time, his work conveyed strong political and social messages, reflecting the struggles of the working class and the political tensions of the era. By the 1940s, Guston moved to New York, where he became associated with the burgeoning Abstract Expressionist movement alongside artists like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. His abstract works from this period were characterized by lush, painterly surfaces and a focus on emotional resonance. Despite his success as an Abstract Expressionist, Guston grew increasingly dissatisfied with abstraction’s limitations in addressing personal and societal concerns. In the late 1960s, he made a dramatic shift back to representational imagery, a move that shocked the art world. His later works incorporated cartoonish, symbolic figures—hooded Ku Klux Klan-like characters, shoes, lightbulbs, and disembodied heads—depicting themes of existential angst, political corruption, and personal reflection. These provocative images, such as in The Studio (1969), addressed racism, violence, and the complexities of human identity with biting humour and raw emotion. Critics initially derided Guston’s return to figuration, but his bold departure from abstraction ultimately cemented his legacy as a pioneering figure who challenged conventions and explored deeply personal and political themes. His work resonates with an unflinching honesty and continues to influence contemporary artists grappling with societal issues and the human condition. Guston died in 1980, leaving behind a body of work that defies categorization yet remains profoundly impactful. Today, he is celebrated as an artist who pushed boundaries and redefined what painting could be, inspiring generations with his fearless creativity and commitment to authenticity.

Artist: Philip Guston

Philip GustonPhilip Guston, Untitled - Limited Edition Plate, Contemporary Art, 2022

$1,872

Philip Guston, Untitled - Limited Edition Plate, Contemporary Art

By Philip Guston

Located in Hamburg, DE

Philip Guston (American, b. 1970) Untitled, 2023 Medium: Porcelain plate (fine bone china) Dimensions: 26.7 cm diameter (10 1/2 in) Edition of 250: Printed signature and edition deta...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Philip Guston More Art

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Porcelain

Philip GustonMonograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed, inscribed and dated to a major collector), 1980

$7,500

Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed, inscribed and dated to a major collector)

By Philip Guston

Located in New York, NY

Philip Guston Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed and inscribed to major collector by Philip Guston), 1980 Softback monograph (hand signed, inscribed and dated by Philip Guston to Mary Keesling) Warmly signed and inscribed by Philip Guston to Mary Keesling on the title page 10 1/4 × 9 × 3/4 inches If you're reading this description, then we hardly need to tell you, dear collector and Guston enthusiast, that autographed books...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Philip Guston More Art

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Helen FrankenthalerFrankenthaler, Mary Mary 1991, New York City, Lincoln Center, 1991

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

H 49 in W 32 in

Frankenthaler, Mary Mary 1991, New York City, Lincoln Center

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: After Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) Title: Mary Mary (Lincoln Center Honorary) Year: 1991 Medium: Offset lithograph poster on extra thick Somerset paper Edition: 2000 Size...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Philip Guston More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

David HockneyNorth Yorkshire By David Hockney, 1997

$809

H 19.69 in W 24.41 in

North Yorkshire By David Hockney

By David Hockney

Located in Dubai, Dubai

North Yorkshire By David Hockney 1997 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 19.75 x 24.25 inches ( 50 x 62 cm ) Image Size: 19.75 x 24.25 inches ( 50 x 62 cm ) Edition Size: Un...

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1990s Contemporary Philip Guston More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

(after) Salvador DaliSalvador Dali - La Musica Lt Ed plate in white porcelain with 24-carat gold edge, 1980

$385

H 10 in Dm 10 in

Salvador Dali - La Musica Lt Ed plate in white porcelain with 24-carat gold edge

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in New York, NY

One of seven allegorical plates on the arts. Made by the company Porcelanas Bidasoa (Spain) in 1980 in fine white porcelain, with 24-carat gold edge. Limited edition of 5,000 example...

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1980s Surrealist Philip Guston More Art

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Gold

Lee KrasnerLee Krasner: A Retrospective - The Museum of Modern Art (Celebration) Poster, 1984

$900

H 24.07 in W 36 in

Lee Krasner: A Retrospective - The Museum of Modern Art (Celebration) Poster

By Lee Krasner

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: (after) Lee Krasner (American, 1908-1984) Title: "Lee Krasner: A Retrospective - The Museum of Modern Art (Celebration)" *Signed and dated in the plate (printed signature) lo...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Philip Guston More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Willem de KooningUntitled - Offset and Lithograph after Willem De Kooning - 1985, 1985

$292

H 20.48 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in

Untitled - Offset and Lithograph after Willem De Kooning - 1985

By Willem de Kooning

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled is an offset and lithograph print realized on Fabriano Paper after a drawing by Willem De Kooning of 1980. The print suite was realized in 1985 in a limited edition of 2500...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Philip Guston More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

(after) Gustav KlimtPORTRAIT OF ADELE BLOCH-BAUER plate, 1990

$710

H 8 in W 8 in

PORTRAIT OF ADELE BLOCH-BAUER plate

By (after) Gustav Klimt

Located in New York, NY

Artist Reproduction plate. Edition 1401A Reihe "Gustav Klimt – Phantastische Meisterwerke" mit einem diagonalen Durchmesser von 22 cm und einer Goldumrandung an. Es handelt sich dabei um die Ausgabe "...." aus dem Jahr 1990, Teller-Nr. ?, die als Reproduktion im Auftrag des Hauses Lilien Porzellan...

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1990s Art Deco Philip Guston More Art

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Porcelain

Andy WarholFlowers, After Andy Warhol -Pop Art, Enamel on porcelain, Contemporary, Edition, 2011

$4,868Sale Price|44% Off

H 20.08 in W 20.08 in

Flowers, After Andy Warhol -Pop Art, Enamel on porcelain, Contemporary, Edition

By Andy Warhol

Located in Zug, CH

Andy Warhol Flowers, 1980 Enamel on porcelain Edition of 49 51 x 51 x 2 cm (20 x 20 x 0.7 in) In wooden box. Screenprint on porcelain in wooden frame signed in the glazing, numbered on label verso In mind condition. The piece is offered unframed. Throughout art history, the flower and its symbolism have been a subject matter for many renowned artists. Andy Warhol explored the qualities of the flower image through his Pop Art prism in the Flower series of 1964, thus creating cartoon-like symbols that would be instantly recognised. The 1964 Flower series became one of his most iconic and successful works.  Based on a discovered photograph of hibiscus blossoms, Warhol drenched the flowers’ floppy shapes with a variation of vibrant colours, transforming them into psychedelic indoor décor. Playing with traditional art historical themes, Andy Warhol gave a particular twist to this historically accepted symbol of life. The electric colours of his flowers, drawn from a darker and rich undergrowth background might be the indicator of an extreme vision of life, a life lived on the edge. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American artist, a leading figure of the Pop Art movement. Using a variety of media materials from photographs up to computer-generated art, Warhol's works explore the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity, culture and advertisement that flourished by the 1960s. Emerging from the poverty and obscurity of an Eastern European immigrant family in Pittsburgh, Warhol became a charismatic magnet for bohemian New York. In 1960, he began to produce his first canvases depicting Popeye and Dick Tracy. After Marilyn Monroe’s death in August 1962, he started working from snapshots of the star’s already legendary face, which had been widely distributed by the world’s press. His choice of subjects clearly relates to an obsession with demise – his Marilyns, his Ten Lizies (created when the actress Elizabeth Taylor was seriously ill), and also his Elvis. Part of the “Death and Disaster” series, Andy Warhol´s...

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20th Century Pop Art Philip Guston More Art

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Enamel

Willem de KooningUntitled - Offset and Lithograph after Willem De Kooning - 1985, 1985

$304

H 14.57 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in

Untitled - Offset and Lithograph after Willem De Kooning - 1985

By Willem de Kooning

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled is an offset and lithograph print realized on Fabriano Paper after a drawing by Willem De Kooning of 1958. Signed o the plate on the lower. The print suite was realized i...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Philip Guston More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Print Porcelain Plaque Last Supper Painting after Leonardo in Carved Wood Frame, early 20th century

$1,111

H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in

Print Porcelain Plaque Last Supper Painting after Leonardo in Carved Wood Frame

Located in Firenze, IT

A lovely early 20th century printed porcelain miniature of The last supper painting after Leonardo Da Vinci in Italian Cenacolo. This Swiss Fr...

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Early 20th Century Renaissance Philip Guston More Art

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Porcelain, Color

Francis BaconBacon, Portrait Isabel Rawsthorne, 2003 (after), 2003

$236Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.25 in W 27.5 in

Bacon, Portrait Isabel Rawsthorne, 2003 (after)

By Francis Bacon

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Francis Bacon (1909-1992) Title: Portrait Isabel Rawsthorne Year: 2003 Medium: Offset Lithograph on premium paper Size: 39.25 x 27.5 inches Condition: Excellent Notes: Publis...

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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Philip Guston More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Jonas WoodGagosian Exhibition Catalogue: Jonas Wood Paintings, Signed & Inscribed to Jane, 2019

$1,340

H 12 in W 9 in

Gagosian Exhibition Catalogue: Jonas Wood Paintings, Signed & Inscribed to Jane

By Jonas Wood

Located in New York, NY

Jonas Wood Paintings (Hand Signed & Inscribed), 2019 Gagosian catalogue monograph, hand signed, dated and inscribed to Jane Hand signed, dated and inscribed by Jonas Wood to Jane...

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2010s Contemporary Philip Guston More Art

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Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

(after) Salvador DaliVenus - Limoges Porcelain Blue and Gold, 1967

$1,755

H 0.79 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Venus - Limoges Porcelain Blue and Gold

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Limoges porcelain in "Bleu de Sèvres" and gold. Artist: Salvador Dali Exclusive limited edition to 2000 copies "Raynaud & Co. Limoges", France, 1968. "Silhouette de Faust" drawn by...

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1960s Modern Philip Guston More Art

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Porcelain

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Questions About Philip Guston More Art

Is Philip Guston a contemporary artist?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes. Philip Guston, a Canadian American artist, is considered a contemporary artist. Contemporary art is generally defined as art produced during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Guston, who lived from 1913 to 1980, was a founding artist of the mid-century New York School movement and later helped pioneer the neo-expressionism movement. Shop a collection of Philip Guston art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What art movement is Philip Guston associated with?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Philip Guston is associated with two art movements. At the start of his career, his work reflected the characteristics of Social Realism, but he later shifted his focus to produce pieces that better fit the definition of Abstract Expressionism. You'll find a selection of Philip Guston art on 1stDibs.