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Jim Nutt — seams straight!
Jim Nutt

seams straight!

A meticulously crafted etching by Chicago Imagist Jim Nutt, *seams straight!* showcases his signature blend of grotesque figuration and sharp, sardonic wit. The work features his characteristically bold, precise linework rendered on Arches paper, highlighting the technical mastery and playful absurdity that define his practice. The full margins of the fine paper lend the composition a refined, deliberate presentation that contrasts with the quirky, unsettling energy of Nutt's distinctive visual language.

Medium
Etching, on Arches paper, with full margins.
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Literature: Dennis Adrian and Richard A. Born 171

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Editions & Works on Paper: Online Auction

February 2, 2026

Estimate: $1,500$2,500

Sold: $1,548

Lot 286

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Jim Nutt, seams straight!

A meticulously crafted etching by Chicago Imagist Jim Nutt, *seams straight!* showcases his signature blend of grotesque figuration and sharp, sardonic wit. The work features his characteristically bold, precise linework rendered on Arches paper, highlighting the technical mastery and playful absurdity that define his practice. The full margins of the fine paper lend the composition a refined, deliberate presentation that contrasts with the quirky, unsettling energy of Nutt's distinctive visual language.

Medium
Etching, on Arches paper, with full margins.
Dimensions
9.8 x 6.4 cm
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Print, Dark, Bold, American, Etching, Outsider Art, Expressive, Figuration, Abstract, Contemporary

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