An American Icon: Property from the Collection of Joan Didion
Wed, Nov 16, 2022 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 4
Leslie Johnson (1944-2002): Portrait of Joan Didion
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for
$110,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $200 | $50 |
| $500 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Oil on canvas, 1977, signed 'L. Johnson' and dated lower right.
45 x 45 in., unframed.
Note: This work was painted from the photograph on the back of the book jacket of Didion’s A Book of Common Prayer. Johnson was from California and painted this work in San Diego during the summer of 1977. It was gifted to Didion by the artist. Didion was photographed in front of the painting on several occasions.
Condition
- 549 Warren Street
Hudson, New York 12534 - 518.751.1000
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