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    • John Safer (1922-2018): Pathway III
      Jun. 08, 2023

      John Safer (1922-2018): Pathway III

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Polished steel, 1998, signed 'John Safer' and dated at bottom, on a travertine base. 18 1/2 in. (height without base). Property from the Joukowksy Collection

      STAIR
    • JOHN SAFER, AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. 1922-2018, LUCITE THRUST, 1970, 35 1/4 in. (89.5 cm.) fits into an aluminum square base, 38 x 8 x 8 in. (96.5 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm.)
      Feb. 01, 2023

      JOHN SAFER, AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. 1922-2018, LUCITE THRUST, 1970, 35 1/4 in. (89.5 cm.) fits into an aluminum square base, 38 x 8 x 8 in. (96.5 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm.)

      Est: $600 - $800

      JOHN SAFER AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C., 1922-2018 LUCITE THRUST, 1970 Signed and dated: John Safer '70 (2) Catalogue note: Safer's earlier small works were often in Lucite before he began working in bronze and steel. His first public commission, "Judgement", was installed at Harvard Law School. His hallmark work, "Ascent", stands at the entrance of the Smithsonian Institution Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport. In 1985, he exhibited sculpture in The Pioneers of Flight at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum.

      Potomack Company
    • John Safer "Thrust" Glass Sculpture
      Sep. 23, 2020

      John Safer "Thrust" Glass Sculpture

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      John Safer (b. 1922). Large scale glass sculpture titled "Thrust," depicting a monumental abstract form of glass twisting upwards. Set on a metal base. Signed and dated '74 along the base. Provenance: David Findlay Galleries, New York; Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota. Height: 72 in x width: 8 in x depth: 8 in.

      Revere Auctions
    • ACRYLIC UNTITLED SCULPTURE, JOHN SAFER (AMERICAN, 1922-)
      Jun. 02, 2018

      ACRYLIC UNTITLED SCULPTURE, JOHN SAFER (AMERICAN, 1922-)

      Est: $600 - $900

      ACRYLIC UNTITLED SCULPTURE, JOHN SAFER (AMERICAN, 1922-) above a brass base; h: 35.5 in. with base; without base; not seen - h:34.50 in.

      Potomack Company
    • Mid Century Modern Bronze Sculpture
      Apr. 08, 2018

      Mid Century Modern Bronze Sculpture

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Mid Century modern bronze sculpture by John Safer (American 1922-), with autographed book. Provenance: Doris and Irving Morris estate.

      Kaminski Auctions
    • John Safer (America/Maryland, b.1922).
      Sep. 17, 2016

      John Safer (America/Maryland, b.1922).

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Untitled. 1988. Elongated & twisted piece of polished steel. Signed & dated on bottom edge of steel. 11'3." This piece is smaller but nearly identical to "Ascent" at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center which may be viewed at the front entrance of the museum.

      Quinn's Auction Galleries Central Virginia
    • John Safer (America/Maryland, b.1922).
      Sep. 17, 2016

      John Safer (America/Maryland, b.1922).

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      Untitled. 1983. Polished steel on granite base. Signed & dated on bottom edge of steel. 53" (with base). Base: 12" x 12."

      Quinn's Auction Galleries Central Virginia
    • John Safer, Untitled steel sculpture, 1983.
      Jun. 11, 2016

      John Safer, Untitled steel sculpture, 1983.

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Safer, John (MD/ Washington, D.C. ,1922-). Untitled. 1983. Steel on granite base. Elongated, twisted, piece of polished steel. Signed and dated on bottom edge of steel. 53"h (with base). Base: 12"w x 12"d.

      Quinn's Auction Galleries
    • John Safer, large untitled steel sculpture,
      Jun. 11, 2016

      John Safer, large untitled steel sculpture,

      Est: $6,000 - $8,000

      Safer, John (MD/ Washington, D.C. ,1922-). Untitled. 1988. Polished steel. Elongated, twisted, piece of polished steel. Signed and dated on bottom edge of steel. 11'3"h. Provenance: Note on the artist: This piece is smaller but nearly identical to "Ascent" which is in the collection of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum-Udvar-Hazy and can be seen outside the front entrance of the museum.

      Quinn's Auction Galleries
    • John Safer, Untitled steel sculputre, 1983.
      Mar. 12, 2016

      John Safer, Untitled steel sculputre, 1983.

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Safer, John (MD/ Washington, D.C. ,1922-). Untitled. 1983. Steel on granite base. Elongated, twisted, piece of polished steel. Signed and dated on bottom edge of steel. 53"h (with base). Base: 12"w x 12"d.

      Quinn's Auction Galleries
    • JOHN SAFER (AMERICAN, 1922-) TWIST Lucite: h: 9 3/4 in.
      Mar. 16, 2013

      JOHN SAFER (AMERICAN, 1922-) TWIST Lucite: h: 9 3/4 in.

      Est: $400 - $600

      JOHN SAFER (AMERICAN, 1922-) TWIST Lucite: h: 9 3/4 in. One of a series of "Twist" sculptures Provenance: Property of a Private Collection, Chevy Chase, MD

      Potomack Company
    • JOHN SAFER (AMERICAN, 1922-) MULTICUBE Acrylic: 52 x 28 3/4 x 28 3/4 in.
      Mar. 16, 2013

      JOHN SAFER (AMERICAN, 1922-) MULTICUBE Acrylic: 52 x 28 3/4 x 28 3/4 in.

      Est: $400 - $600

      JOHN SAFER (AMERICAN, 1922-) MULTICUBE Acrylic: 52 x 28 3/4 x 28 3/4 in. One of a series of "Multicube" sculptures Provenance: Property of a Private Collection, Chevy Chase, MD

      Potomack Company
    • John Safer (AMERICAN, BORN circa 1922)
      Oct. 04, 2011

      John Safer (AMERICAN, BORN circa 1922)

      Est: $1,500 - $2,000

      John Safer (AMERICAN, BORN circa 1922) Untitled signed and dated 'John Safer 79' (on the base) polished steel 67 x 16 x 16 in. (170.2 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm.) Executed in 1979.

      Christie's
    • John Safer (American, born 1922) Mist, 1974 overall dimensions 71 x 8 x 8in (180.3 x 20.3 x 20.3cm)
      May. 09, 2011

      John Safer (American, born 1922) Mist, 1974 overall dimensions 71 x 8 x 8in (180.3 x 20.3 x 20.3cm)

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      Mist, 1974 incised with signature and dated 'John Safer 74' (on the reverse) Lucite on brass base overall dimensions 71 x 8 x 8in (180.3 x 20.3 x 20.3cm)

      Bonhams
    • John Safer (AMERICAN, BORN circa 1922)
      Mar. 02, 2011

      John Safer (AMERICAN, BORN circa 1922)

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      John Safer (AMERICAN, BORN circa 1922) Untitled signed and dated 'John Safer 79' (on the base) polished steel 67 x 16 x 16 in. (170.2 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm.) Executed in 1979.

      Christie's
    • John Safer (AMERICAN, BORN circa 1922)
      Mar. 01, 2011

      John Safer (AMERICAN, BORN circa 1922)

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      John Safer (AMERICAN, BORN circa 1922) Untitled signed and dated 'John Safer 79' (on the base) polished steel 67 x 16 x 16 in. (170.2 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm.) Executed in 1979.

      Christie's
    • JOHN SAFER (American, b. 1922). FLAME, signed and dated '70 on base. Acrylic.
      Jun. 22, 2008

      JOHN SAFER (American, b. 1922). FLAME, signed and dated '70 on base. Acrylic.

      Est: $550 - $650

      JOHN SAFER (American, b. 1922). FLAME, signed and dated '70 on base. Acrylic - Height: 32 in.

      Sloans & Kenyon
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