
John Chamberlain
Butternut
1963
An early example from 1963 of Chamberlain's innovative approach, rendered in painted and chromium-plated steel with organic, twisted forms. This work from his foundational period demonstrates the artistic vision that would define his career.
- Medium
- painted and chromium-plated steel
- Location
- Sotheby's, New York, NY
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby'sView on map
🔨 Auction Lot
The Now and Contemporary Evening Auction
May 15, 2025
Estimate: $1,800,000 to $2,500,000
Lot 125
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