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John Wesley — Floating Pig
John Wesley — Floating Pig
John Wesley — Floating Pig
John Wesley

Floating Pig

1967

This surreal composition features a floating pig as its central subject, executed in Liquitex on canvas. The painting demonstrates Wesley's interest in combining figural elements with dreamlike spatial settings. The use of vibrant color and fluid paint application creates an otherworldly atmosphere. Dating to 1967, the work exemplifies the artist's playful approach to abstract and representational imagery. The floating motif suggests weightlessness and defies conventional gravity.

Medium
Liquitex on canvas
Dimensions
Location
Wright, Chicago, United States

Notes

Signed, titled and dated to verso ‘Floating Pig John Wesley 1967’. Sold with original invoice from Arden K. Anderson. Provenance: The Artist | Arden K. Anderson, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1969 by the present owner

🔨 Auction Lot

Post War & Contemporary Art

May 14, 2026

Estimate: $60,000 to $80,000

Lot 266

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John Wesley, Floating Pig, 1967

This surreal composition features a floating pig as its central subject, executed in Liquitex on canvas. The painting demonstrates Wesley's interest in combining figural elements with dreamlike spatial settings. The use of vibrant color and fluid paint application creates an otherworldly atmosphere. Dating to 1967, the work exemplifies the artist's playful approach to abstract and representational imagery. The floating motif suggests weightlessness and defies conventional gravity.

Medium
Liquitex on canvas
Dimensions
102.9 x 142.2 cm
Year
1967
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

Surreal Imagery, Liquitex Paint, Whimsical Art, Fluid Application, Pop Sensibility, Weightless Forms, Dreamlike Space, Vibrant Color, Animal Subject, Abstract Composition

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