


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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