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John Baker

American, b. 1944

John Baker is a widely exhibited painter based in Boston and New York whose solo exhibitions have been favorably reviewed in the Boston Globe (his paintings demonstrate that the human figure as a source of fresh ideas still endures), Art New England (Baker’s collages raise a bunch of interesting issues) and American Art Collector (John Baker’s wonderful and worthy project). A native of New York City, Baker was a pupil of Donald Judd for two years. The influence of the sculptor’s constructivist method remains an influence on Baker’s collage process, but Baker’s artistic results are more sensual and emotional as he adds the elements of subtle color harmony and reliance on impulse.

"Studio Sketch of Ella", Surrealist, Cream, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting
By John Baker
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s “Studio Sketch of Ella” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in creams and browns. The painting is from the “Studio Visitors” series. When Ella a...
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2010s Surrealist John Baker

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Ethnic Meld #3", Surrealist, Portrait, Pink, Collage, Acrylic Painting
By John Baker
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s “Ethnic Meld #3” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 17.75 x 15.75 inches in pinks, reds and ochers. The noted American painter George Tooker (1920-2011), hims...
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Early 2000s Surrealist John Baker

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Target Practice", Surrealist, Portrait, Brown, Mixed Media, Acrylic Painting
By John Baker
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s “Target Practice” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 32 x 26 inches in rich browns and blacks complementing the buff color of the collaged paper. The merciles...
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2010s Surrealist John Baker

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Studio Sketch of Alicia", Surrealist, Portrait, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2020
By John Baker
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s “Studio Sketch of Alicia” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in oranges, greys and pinks. Baker says, "I often sketch visitors to my studio tha...
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2010s Surrealist John Baker

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Canvas, Acrylic

"The Lonely Crowd", Surrealist, Portrait, Mixed Media, Acrylic Painting
By John Baker
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s “The Lonely Crowd” is a multi-colored acrylic painting on canvas with collage 40 x 60 inches. Blues, yellows and greens predominate while reds provide color accents. The...
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2010s Surrealist John Baker

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Multiple Personality Disorder", Contemporary Portrait, Mixed Media Painting
By John Baker
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s “Multiple Personality Disorder” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage and custom frame 28 x 26.5 x 4 inches in greys, blacks, whites and flesh tones. Outer and i...
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2010s Contemporary John Baker

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Old Man Releasing a Caged Bird", Contemporary Portrait, Collage, Acrylic Paint
By John Baker
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s “Old Man Releasing a Caged Bird” is an imaginary portrait painting, acrylic on canvas with collage, 24 x 18 x 1.5 inches in browns, blues and f...
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2010s Contemporary John Baker

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Time Passes #2", Surrealist, Portrait, Grey, Red, Collage, Acrylic Painting
By John Baker
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s “Time Passes #2” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in greys and blacks with red and flesh. From the “Life is Short” series, the painting is a ...
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2010s Surrealist John Baker

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Canvas, Acrylic

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John Baker Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2025$1,000Mixed Media, Portrait PaintingsCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2018
2025$697Portrait Paintings, PaintingsCanvas, Acrylic Paint2019
2025$900Figurative Paintings, Mixed MediaCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2022
2025$510Paintings, Mixed MediaCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2019
2025$485Figurative Paintings, Mixed MediaCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Ink, Oil Paint2023
2025$450Portrait Paintings, PaintingsCanvas, Acrylic Paint2013
2025$1,600Portrait Paintings, Mixed MediaCanvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2025
$826
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$450-$1,600
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Find a wide variety of authentic John Baker art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Baker in mixed media, acrylic paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large John Baker art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Kat Flyn, Jessica Houston, and Audrey Anastasi. John Baker art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $485 and tops out at $7,600, while the average work can sell for $2,300.

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