
Fusco
2012
"Fusco" by David Salle is a 2012 mixed-media painting executed in oil, acrylic, and tempera on linen, showcasing the artist's signature postmodern approach of layering seemingly disparate imagery within a single composition. Salle's masterful blending of mediums creates a complex visual dialogue, with translucent passages and bold gestural marks coexisting across the linen surface. The work reflects Salle's enduring interest in appropriation and juxtaposition, inviting viewers to navigate the tension between figuration and abstraction.
- Medium
- oil, acrylic and tempera on linen
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Painted in 2012. Literature: David Carrier, "David Salle 24/7: A Show at Lever House," Exhibition History: New York, Lever House,
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2026
Estimate: $80,000 – $120,000
Sold: $154,800
Lot 87
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