George Febres Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George Febres Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 20, 2023
George Febres (Ecuadorian/Louisiana, 1943-1996)
Est: $100 - $200
George Febres (Ecuadorian/Louisiana, 1943-1996) , "George Febres, The First New Orleans Banana Festival, Contemporary Arts Center, Jan. 27 - Mar. 10, 1996", 1995/1996, serigraph exhibition poster, signed, dated "1995", and inscribed lower center, signed in plate, sheet 25 in. x 21 in., unframed.., unframed. Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 19, 2023
George Febres Imagism Phallic Sandwich WC Painting
Est: $700 - $1,000
New Orleans, Ecuador,1943-1996 Depicts a sandwich bursting with greens and phalluses topped with an olive. Febres, an openly gay artist, was friends with Andy Warhol and other Avant Garde artists. His works often consist of bananas, a common produce in Ecuador, alongside phallic imagery. He is credited with starting an art movement called Visionary Imagism. This work was part of a collection owned by William Armstrong Percy III, a professor at the University of Massachusetts, historian, encyclopedist, and Gay Rights Activist.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 19, 2023
George Febres Imagism Phallic Sandwich WC Painting
Est: $700 - $1,000
New Orleans, Ecuador,1943-1996 Depicts a sandwich bursting with greens and phalluses topped with an olive. Febres, an openly gay artist, was friends with Andy Warhol and other Avant Garde artists. His works often consist of bananas, a common produce in Ecuador, alongside phallic imagery. He is credited with starting an art movement called Visionary Imagism. This work was part of a collection owned by William Armstrong Percy III, a professor at the University of Massachusetts, historian, encyclopedist, and Gay Rights Activist.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 24, 2023
George Febres Imagism Phallic Sandwich WC Painting
Est: $700 - $1,000
New Orleans, Ecuador 1943-1996 Depicts a sandwich bursting with greens and phalluses topped with an olive. Febres, an openly gay artist, was friends with Andy Warhol and other Avant Garde artists. His works often consist of bananas, a common produce in Ecuador, alongside phallic imagery. He is credited with starting an art movement called Visionary Imagism. This work was part of a collection owned by William Armstrong Percy III, a professor at the University of Massachusetts, historian, encyclopedist, and Gay Rights Activist.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 24, 2023
George Febres Imagism Phallic Sandwich WC Painting
Est: $700 - $1,000
New Orleans, Ecuador 1943-1996 Depicts a sandwich bursting with greens and phalluses topped with an olive. Febres, an openly gay artist, was friends with Andy Warhol and other Avant Garde artists. His works often consist of bananas, a common produce in Ecuador, alongside phallic imagery. He is credited with starting an art movement called Visionary Imagism. This work was part of a collection owned by William Armstrong Percy III, a professor at the University of Massachusetts, historian, encyclopedist, and Gay Rights Activist.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 28, 2023
George Febres, (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996), "Nostalgia", 1988, graphite on paper, sight 4-1/2" x 5-1/4", framed 9-3/4" x 10-...
Est: $500 - $800
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996) "Nostalgia", 1988 graphite on paper signed and titled lower margin, and signed, titled and dated en verso. Matted, glazed and framed. sight 4-1/2" x 5-1/4", framed 9-3/4" x 10-1/4" Provenance: Estate of Lin Emery, New Orleans, Louisiana. Notes: The charismatic and engaging artist, curator, and gallery owner, George Febres was an active contributor in the resurgence of New Orleans as a regional art center of the 1970s. Born in Ecuador, Febres emigrated to New Orleans in 1965 and despite not graduating from high school was accepted in the art programs at University of New Orleans and Louisiana State University. Febres curated exhibitions at the newly opened Contemporary Art Center and eventually opened the Galerie Jules Laforgue in the Faubourg Marigny. In his artwork, Febres created surrealistic visual puns often embedded with humor and autobiographical references. "The basis of everything I do is a good drawing," Febres said. "I do a drawing a day." Known for his long full head of hair, the 1988 drawing entitled "Nostalgia" references the 1960s with a view of the back of his head wearing a bandana head band.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Nov. 19, 2022
Georges Febres (Ecuadorian/Louisiana, 1943-1996)
Est: $400 - $600
Georges Febres (Ecuadorian/Louisiana, 1943-1996) , "Two Minotaurs", 1976, graphite and charcoal on paper, pencil-signed and dated lower right, partial sketch en verso, 24 in. x 18 3/4 in., framed.
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 11, 2022
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996)
Est: $250 - $350
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996), "Frida", color pencil on paper, pencil-signed lower right, 9 in. x 8 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 20 1/2 in. x 16 3/4 in. x 1 in.
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 11, 2022
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996)
Est: $400 - $600
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996), "Why Doris Day Doesn't Like Herbert Badeaux", 1988, color pencil on paper, signed lower right, artist postcard with title and handwritten date en verso, "Arches France" watermark visible, 22 1/2 in. x 26 3/4 in., framed. Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 34 1/2 in. x 34 1/2 in. x 1 3/4 in.
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 11, 2022
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996)
Est: $400 - $600
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996), "Desire Under the Mangos", color pencil on paper, signed lower right, titled lower left, 24 in. x 24 in., framed. Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 34 1/2 in. x 34 1/2 in. x 1 3/4 in.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 09, 2022
George Febres (American/New Orleans, 1943-1996)
Est: $300 - $500
George Febres (American/New Orleans, 1943-1996), "Gaston Lovelace", 1981, color polaroid, pencil-signed lower right, pencil-signed, titled and dated on mat, 4 1/4 in. x 3 1/2 in., framed Provenance: Gift of the artist, 1981; Estate of Curator and Scholar and Advocate of Outsider and Contemporary Art Bill Fagaly, sold to benefit Prospect New Orleans' William A. Fagaly Memorial Fund for Social Impact. Exh.: "What a Wonderful World", Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 4 - Dec. 14, 2003. Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 11 1/4 in. x 9 1/4 in. x 3/4 in.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 08, 2020
George Febres (Ecuadorian/Louisiana, 1943-1996)
Est: $400 - $600
George Febres (Ecuadorian/Louisiana, 1943-1996) , "A Red Noël Hand Bag", hand-sewn mixed media soft sculpture, fabric label with signature and "New Orleans" on interior lining, l. 23 in., with shoulder strap, overall l. 44 in
Neal Auction Company
May. 11, 2019
†George Febres (1943-1996, Ecuador/New Orleans), "Motherhood," 1978, graphite on paper, signed and dated lower right, titled and sign..
Est: $300 - $500
George Febres (1943-1996, Ecuador/New Orleans), "Motherhood," 1978, graphite on paper, signed and dated lower right, titled and signed verso, now presented in an archival mount, framed, H.- 14 1/2 in., W.- 14 1/2 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 11, 2019
†George Febres (1943-1996, Ecuador/New Orleans), "Screwed," 1974, lithograph, presented in a black metal frame, H.- 23 in., W.- 16 1/..
Est: $300 - $500
George Febres (1943-1996, Ecuador/New Orleans), "Screwed," 1974, lithograph, presented in a black metal frame, H.- 23 in., W.- 16 1/2 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jul. 22, 2018
†George Febres (1943-1996, New Orleans), "Law Suit," mixed media and ink, signed lower right, titled and initialed verso, presented i..
Est: $400 - $600
George Febres (1943-1996, New Orleans), "Law Suit," mixed media and ink, signed lower right, titled and initialed verso, presented in a shadowbox frame, H.- 8 3/4 in., W.-9 5/8 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jul. 15, 2018
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996)
Est: $100 - $200
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996), "Banana on the Cross (sketch of a bovine skull en verso)", 1991, and "Bandanas", 2 pencil drawings on paper, former signed upper center, inscribed "Happy Birthday Adelle" lower center and dated lower right, latter signed lower right, sheet 15 1/8 in. x 11 1/4 in. and sight 10 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in., both framed. (2 pcs.)
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 23, 2015
George Febres (US/Louisiana, 1943-1996)
Est: $500 - $800
George Febres (American/Louisiana, 1943-1996), "Untitled", two framed mixed media works, both signed and dated "1981", overall, 9-3/4" x 10-3/4" and 14-1/2" x 11-3/4".
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 27, 2014
George Febres (Ecuadorian/Louisiana, 1943-1996)
Est: $400 - $600
George Febres (Ecuadorian/Louisiana, 1943-1996), "A Hand Bag", canvas soft sculpture, inscribed "George Febres" inside flap, height 36 in., width 18 in Note: Known for using provacative visual puns in his art work, George Febres was the leader of the Visionary Imagism artists in New Orleans during the 1970s and early 1980s. Provenance: Estate of historian Dr. Stephen E. Ambrose (1936-2002), New Orleans, LA.
Neal Auction Company
Dec. 03, 2011
George Febres (1943-1996), "Nude on a Chair," felt tip marker and ink, signed and dated center right, framed, H.- 28 in., W.- 20 in.
Est: $250 - $450
Condition is not stated in the description of the item. The absence of a condition report does not mean that the item is free of damage or condition issues. Some items do show signs of age or wear. CCAG Strongly suggests that you do not bid without requesting a condition report. Requests for condition reports will not be honored after 5 p.m. CST Wednesday, November 30th.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 21, 2011
George Febres (1943-1996), "Calla Lilies," 20th
Est: $200 - $400
George Febres (1943-1996), "Calla Lilies," 20th c., graphite on paper, signed l.l., unframed, H.- 14 1/2 in., W.- 10 1/2 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 12, 2010
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, b. 1943), a
Est: $700 - $900
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, b. 1943), a pair of pencil drawings on paper including "Andy Warhol" signed lower right, numbered "87" lower left, and "George Ohr, Tongue Tie Study No. 69" pencil signed upper right, inscribed "Happy Valentine" and dated "1986" upper center, titled lower center, 10 1/8 in. x 7 7/8 in., and 11 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in., both matted and framed; together with "The First New Orleans Banana Festival", serigraph on paper, signed, dated "1995", and inscribed lower center, 25 in. x 21 in., unframed.
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 12, 2010
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996),
Est: $400 - $600
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996), a pair of pencil drawings on paper, including "Freckles", and "Harry", both pencil signed lower right, sight both 5 1/4 in. x 4 1/4 in., in matching frames.
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 18, 2010
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996),
Est: $500 - $700
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996), pair of acrylics on board, including "Cucumber", signed lower center, and "Cactus", initialed "G.F." lower left, 11 1/8 in. x 9 1/2 in., matted and framed.
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 18, 2010
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, b. 1943),
Est: $500 - $700
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, b. 1943), "This is a Ten Foot Pole", enhanced print on paper, pencil-signed lower right, 22 1/8 in. x 14 3/4 in.; together with "Portrait of Young Man", silver gelatin print, initialed lower right, sight 9 1/8 in. x 7 1/4 in., both matted and framed.
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 18, 2010
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996),
Est: $400 - $600
George Febres (Ecuadorian/New Orleans, 1943-1996), "Three Crosses of Bananas", pencil drawing on paper, signed upper center, inscribed "Happy Birthday Adelle" lower center, and dated "1991" lower right, with a pencil sketch of a bovine skull en verso, 15 1/8 in. x 11 1/4 in., matted and framed.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 30, 2008
George Febres (American/Louisiana, 1943-1996) "Surreal Chicken", graphite drawing, signed lower right "George Febres", sight 20-1/2" x 18". Glazed, matted and presented in a contemporary blond wood frame.
Est: $300 - $500
George Febres (American/Louisiana, 1943-1996) "Surreal Chicken", graphite drawing, signed lower right "George Febres", sight 20-1/2" x 18". Glazed, matted and presented in a contemporary blond wood frame.
New Orleans Auction Galleries