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  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960). It Makes Me Think of that Awful Day on the Island St
    Jul. 16, 2026

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). It Makes Me Think of that Awful Day on the Island St

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). It Makes Me Think of that Awful Day on the Island State II. Sheet: 22 1/8 x 29 ½ in. (562 x 749 mm.).

    Christie's
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960). New Tricks for Ancient Wings. Sheet: 36 1/8 x 27 5/8
    Jul. 16, 2026

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). New Tricks for Ancient Wings. Sheet: 36 1/8 x 27 5/8

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). New Tricks for Ancient Wings. Sheet: 36 1/8 x 27 5/8 in. (918 x 702 mm.).

    Christie's
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960). His Supremacy. watercolor, ink, gouache and graphite
    Feb. 26, 2026

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). His Supremacy. watercolor, ink, gouache and graphite

    Est: $250,000 - $350,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). His Supremacy. watercolor, ink, gouache and graphite on paper59 5/8 x 40 ¾ in. (151.4 x 103.5 cm.).

    Christie's
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Répresentation Véritable. watercolor, gouache and in
    Feb. 26, 2026

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Répresentation Véritable. watercolor, gouache and in

    Est: $400,000 - $600,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Répresentation Véritable. watercolor, gouache and ink on paper105 x 60 ¼ in. (266.7 x 153 cm.).

    Christie's
  • WALTON FORD (American b. 1960) "Pancha Tantra," 2007, Box: 25 x 21 x 7 in. (63.5 x 53.3 x 17.8 cm.)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    WALTON FORD (American b. 1960) "Pancha Tantra," 2007, Box: 25 x 21 x 7 in. (63.5 x 53.3 x 17.8 cm.)

    Est: $600 - $800

    WALTON FORD (American b. 1960) "Pancha Tantra," 2007, the Collector's Edition, signed on the colophon, from an edition of 1500, this is number 1585, published by Taschen, Cologne, Germany. *Photo courtesy of https://www.taschen.com

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960) El Poeta 60 x 40 1/4 in (152.4 x 102.2 cm) (Executed in 2004)
    Nov. 20, 2025

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960) El Poeta 60 x 40 1/4 in (152.4 x 102.2 cm) (Executed in 2004)

    Est: $150,000 - $250,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960) El Poeta signed with the artist's initials 'W.F.' (lower right); inscribed 'El Poeta' (upper right) watercolor, gouache, graphite and ink on paper 60 x 40 1/4 in (152.4 x 102.2 cm) Executed in 2004

    Bonhams
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Chingado 60 x 119 in (152.4 x 302.3 cm) (Executed in 1998)
    Nov. 19, 2025

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Chingado 60 x 119 in (152.4 x 302.3 cm) (Executed in 1998)

    Est: $400,000 - $600,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Chingado signed with the artist's initials 'W.F' (lower right); inscribed 'Chingado' (upper right) watercolor, gouache, graphite and ink on paper 60 x 119 in (152.4 x 302.3 cm) Executed in 1998

    Bonhams
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Benjamin's Emblem. Image: 35 ¾ x 23 7/8 in. (908 x 6
    Apr. 16, 2025

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Benjamin's Emblem. Image: 35 ¾ x 23 7/8 in. (908 x 6

    Est: - $10,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Benjamin's Emblem. Image: 35 ¾ x 23 7/8 in. (908 x 606 mm.)Sheet: 44 ¼ x 30 3/8 in. (1124 x 771 mm.).

    Christie's
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960). CALVAIRE. watercolour, gouache, graphite and ink on
    Mar. 06, 2025

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). CALVAIRE. watercolour, gouache, graphite and ink on

    Est: £200,000 - £300,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). CALVAIRE. watercolour, gouache, graphite and ink on paper59 ¼ x 41 7/8in. (150.5 x 106.4cm.).

    Christie's
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Dying Words. Image: 13 7/8 x 18 in. (352 x 457 mm.)S
    Feb. 26, 2025

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Dying Words. Image: 13 7/8 x 18 in. (352 x 457 mm.)S

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Dying Words. Image: 13 7/8 x 18 in. (352 x 457 mm.)Sheet: 22 5/8 x 30 1/8 in. (575 x 765 mm.).

    Christie's
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Benjamin's Emblem. Image: 35 ¾ x 23 ¾ in. (908 x 603
    Feb. 26, 2025

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Benjamin's Emblem. Image: 35 ¾ x 23 ¾ in. (908 x 603

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Benjamin's Emblem. Image: 35 ¾ x 23 ¾ in. (908 x 603 mm.)Sheet: 44 ¼ x 30 3/8 in. (1124 x 772 mm.).

    Christie's
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960). La Historia Me Absolverá. Image: 35 3/8 x 23 ¾ in. (
    Feb. 26, 2025

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). La Historia Me Absolverá. Image: 35 3/8 x 23 ¾ in. (

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). La Historia Me Absolverá. Image: 35 3/8 x 23 ¾ in. (899 x 603 mm.)Sheet: 44 x 30 5/8 in. (1118 x 778 mm.).

    Christie's
  • Walton Ford - Baba - 2010 Offset Lithograph 33.5" x 24.5"
    Feb. 18, 2025

    Walton Ford - Baba - 2010 Offset Lithograph 33.5" x 24.5"

    Est: $120 - $180

    "Baba" by Walton Ford, 2010 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 33.5 x 24.5 inches, with an image size of 33.5 x 24.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: This striking exhibition poster features Walton Ford's captivating artwork titled "Baba," showcased at the Louisiana Contemporary Art Museum in 2010. The piece vividly illustrates Ford's extraordinary talent for merging intricate detail with rich narrative, drawing viewers into a lush, imaginative world that explores themes of nature, mythology, and humanity's relationship with the wild. Printed on high-quality paper, this poster not only serves as a stunning visual statement but also as a tribute to Ford's unique artistic vision. Perfect for framing, it’s a must-have for art lovers and collectors alike, capturing the essence of contemporary art and the spirit of Louisiana's vibrant cultural scene.

    DUMBO Auctions
  • Walton Ford - At Gagosian gallery - 2022 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED 36" x 24"
    Feb. 18, 2025

    Walton Ford - At Gagosian gallery - 2022 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED 36" x 24"

    Est: $500 - $750

    "At Gagosian gallery" by Walton Ford, 2022 Signed Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 36 x 24 inches, with an image size of 36 x 24 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This is an original exhibition poster printed for Walton Ford's first exhibition at Gagosian Gallery, New York, which took place from March 11 to April 23, 2022. The poster features a stunning image of a Bengal tiger and is signed and dated in black sharpie by the artist at the bottom. The Bengal tiger, a recurring subject in Ford's work, symbolizes strength and beauty while also highlighting issues of conservation and human impact on wildlife.

    DUMBO Auctions
  • Walton Ford (born 1960); Compromised;
    Nov. 26, 2024

    Walton Ford (born 1960); Compromised;

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    Walton Ford (born 1960) Compromised, 2003 Etching, drypoint and aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 29/50 (there were also 12 artist's proofs), published by Blue Heron Press, New York, with full margins, framed. 35 7/8 x 24in (91.1 x 61cm) sheet 44 1/4 x 30 7/8in (112.4 x 78.4cm)

    Bonhams
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Benjamin's Emblem. Image: 35 ¾ x 23 7⁄8 in. (908 x 6
    Oct. 25, 2024

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Benjamin's Emblem. Image: 35 ¾ x 23 7⁄8 in. (908 x 6

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960). Benjamin's Emblem. Image: 35 ¾ x 23 7⁄8 in. (908 x 606 mm.) Sheet: 44 ¼ x 30 3⁄8 in. (1124 x 771 mm.).

    Christie's
  • WALTON FORD - IT MAKES ME THINK OF THE AWFUL DAY ON THE ISLAND
    Jun. 27, 2024

    WALTON FORD - IT MAKES ME THINK OF THE AWFUL DAY ON THE ISLAND

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Lot 65 Walton Ford American (b. 1960) It Makes Me Think of the Awful Day on the Island (2011) lithograph signed lower right, editioned 22/50 sheet: 22 x 30 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private New York Collection, Previously a Part of the Exit Art Collection

    Capsule Gallery Auction
  • Walton Ford - At Gagosian gallery - 2022 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED 36" x 24"
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Walton Ford - At Gagosian gallery - 2022 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED 36" x 24"

    Est: $900 - $1,500

    "At Gagosian gallery" by Walton Ford, 2022 Signed Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 36 x 24 inches, with an image size of 36 x 24 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This is an original exhibition poster printed for Walton Ford's first exhibition at Gagosian Gallery, New York, which took place from March 11 to April 23, 2022. The poster features a stunning image of a Bengal tiger and is signed and dated in black sharpie by the artist at the bottom. The Bengal tiger, a recurring subject in Ford's work, symbolizes strength and beauty while also highlighting issues of conservation and human impact on wildlife.

    DUMBO Auctions
  • Walton Ford (born 1960); Visitation;
    May. 23, 2024

    Walton Ford (born 1960); Visitation;

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Walton Ford (born 1960) Visitation, 2004 Etching, drypoint and aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 29/50 (there were also 12 artist's proofs), published by Blue Heron Press, New York, with full margins, framed. 35 7/8 x 23 7/8in (91.1 x 60.7cm) sheet 44 x 31in (111.8 x 78.7cm)

    Bonhams
  • Walton Ford (born 1960); Compromised;
    May. 23, 2024

    Walton Ford (born 1960); Compromised;

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    Walton Ford (born 1960) Compromised, 2003 Etching, drypoint and aquatint in colors on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 29/50 (there were also 12 artist's proofs), published by Blue Heron Press, New York, with full margins, framed. 35 7/8 x 24in (91.1 x 61cm) sheet 44 1/4 x 30 7/8in (112.4 x 78.4cm)

    Bonhams
  • WALTON FORD WATERCOLOR, GREAT AUK STUDY FOR STAC AN ARMIN
    Apr. 06, 2024

    WALTON FORD WATERCOLOR, GREAT AUK STUDY FOR STAC AN ARMIN

    Est: $50,000 - $70,000

    FORD, Walton (American, b. 1960). Great Auk Study for Stac an Armin, 2021. Watercolor, pen and ink on paper signed ‘W.F’ l.r. 12" x 9" sheet, 19 3/4" x 17 3/4" framed. To call Walton Ford’s work cinematic is a vast understatement. Ford’s captivating compositions are a mode of storytelling that is unapologetically authentic in their bold and brash approach to subjects others blatantly evade in favor of more easily palatable topics. Never shying away from “touchy” issues, the artist faces them head-on through the lens of natural history. Why? Natural history painting is often viewed as relatively innocuous – relegated to the intersection of art and science. As Ford attests in both his art and commentary, expeditions in the guise of science and colonialism are intimately tied to flora and fauna. We are pleased to offer two preparatory drawings of an auk and heron for Walton Ford’s monumental works Stac an Armin and Vespers. Ford’s work can be found in a number of distinguished private and public collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

    Arader Galleries
  • WALTON FORD WATERCOLOR, HERON STUDY FOR VESPERS
    Apr. 06, 2024

    WALTON FORD WATERCOLOR, HERON STUDY FOR VESPERS

    Est: $50,000 - $70,000

    FORD, Walton (American, b. 1960). Heron Study for Vespers, 2022. Watercolor, pen and ink on paper signed ‘W.F’ l.r. 9" x 12" sheet, 17" x 20 1/2" framed. To call Walton Ford’s work cinematic is a vast understatement. Ford’s captivating compositions are a mode of storytelling that is unapologetically authentic in their bold and brash approach to subjects others blatantly evade in favor of more easily palatable topics. Never shying away from “touchy” issues, the artist faces them head-on through the lens of natural history. Why? Natural history painting is often viewed as relatively innocuous – relegated to the intersection of art and science. As Ford attests in both his art and commentary, expeditions in the guise of science and colonialism are intimately tied to flora and fauna. We are pleased to offer two preparatory drawings of an auk and heron for Walton Ford’s monumental works Stac an Armin and Vespers. Ford’s work can be found in a number of distinguished private and public collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

    Arader Galleries
  • Ford Walton - Pancha Tantra - Art Edition: Granary (2020)
    Mar. 02, 2024

    Ford Walton - Pancha Tantra - Art Edition: Granary (2020)

    Est: €5,500 - €7,000

    Album includes 1 colour aquatint (intaglioprint) - Ex. nr. 7/100

    De Vuyst
  • WALTON FORD AQUATINT, PESTVOGEL
    Dec. 09, 2023

    WALTON FORD AQUATINT, PESTVOGEL

    Est: $16,000 - $22,000

    FORD, Walton (Born 1960). Pestvogel. Hard ground, soft ground, aquatint, spit bite, sugar lift, drypoint on Somerset Satin Paper. 2016. 27 3/4" x 21 5/8" image, 44" x 34 1/2" framed. Waxwing invasions are one of those natural dramas that seem to force themselves upon our attention. In Europe they were recorded as early as 1552 in the vicinity of the Rhine by the Swiss naturalist Conrad Gesner. Such was the impact of these sudden, inexplicable arrivals that Bohemian Waxwings were once loaded with sinister import (although none of these baleful associations seem to have attached to the Cedar Waxwing in America). Old names for the species included 'Pestvogel' ('plague-bird') which is still the bird's name in Dutch, as well as 'unglückvogel, pestilenzvogel, and todtenvogel' in German-speaking areas (respectively, 'disaster-bird', 'pestilence-bird' and 'death bird'). A widely recorded waxwing invasion during the winter of 1913/14 was later assumed to be a foreboding omen for the calamity that ensued the following summer - the First World War. (Mark Cocker, Birds and People, London: Jonathan Cape, 2013, p 407.) Turning the work of naturalist and painter John James Audubon on its head, Walton Ford imbues the flora and fauna in his own watercolors and prints with sex, violence, and melodrama. His aim is to satirically comment on the history of colonialism, slavery, and other forms of oppression. The beauty and naturalism of his meticulously rendered scenes belie their comedic grotesqueness. As he explains, “I think that there’s almost no subject that you can’t treat with some humor, no matter how brutal it can seem.”

    Arader Galleries
  • WALTON FORD, AMERICAN 1960-, NILA, 2000, Lithograph in colors, Sheet: 45 3/8 x 31 5/8 in. (115.3 x 80.3 cm.), Frame: 48 1/2 x 34 3/4 in. (123.2 x 88.3 cm.)
    Sep. 28, 2023

    WALTON FORD, AMERICAN 1960-, NILA, 2000, Lithograph in colors, Sheet: 45 3/8 x 31 5/8 in. (115.3 x 80.3 cm.), Frame: 48 1/2 x 34 3/4 in. (123.2 x 88.3 cm.)

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    WALTON FORD AMERICAN, 1960- NILA, 2000 Lithograph in colors Lower left inscribed in graphite: WK SHP (Work Shop) 1/2; lower right signed and dated: W Ford 2000 Published by Paul Kasmin Editions, New York

    Potomack Company
  • Walton Ford "Nantes" Print 2009
    Sep. 13, 2023

    Walton Ford "Nantes" Print 2009

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Walton Ford (American, b. 1960). Engraving, drypoint, and aquatint on wove paper titled "Nantes" depicting a monkey attacking a parrot with a disrupted still life in the foreground, 2009. Pencil signed and dated along the lower right; numbered 23/65 along the lower left. Published by Paul Kasmin Editions, New York. From an edition of 65 along with 25 artist proofs. Inspired by the works of John James Audubon, Ford repositions the animals in his works into chaotic and violent scenes. His works are a commentary on the history of colonialism, slavery, and oppression. He also forms a commentary on the ways in which Audubon collected his specimens, often killing the creatures in order to draw them as alive.

    Revere Auctions
  • Walton Ford - Gagosian - 2022 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED 36" x 24"
    Jun. 27, 2023

    Walton Ford - Gagosian - 2022 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED 36" x 24"

    Est: $2,100 - $3,000

    "Gagosian" by Walton Ford, 2022 Signed Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 36 x 24 inches, with an image size of 36 x 24 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Original exhibition poster printed for Walton Ford's first exhibition at Gagosian Gallery, New York which took place March 11 - April 23, 2022. Signed and dated in black sharpie by the artist in the bottom of the poster.

    DUMBO Auctions
  • Prints, Walton Ford
    Jun. 15, 2023

    Prints, Walton Ford

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    (lot of 2) Walton Ford (American, b. 1960), "Six Fingers" and "Sharp Teeth," 1989, linocut dyptich with letterpress, each pencil signed lower left, edition 5/100, printed by Solo Press, Inc., New York, published by Walton Ford, sheet: 26.25"h x 19"w, overall (with frame/each): 32.5"h x 25.25"w. Provenance: Purchased from Bess Cutler Gallery, New York, NY, 1991.

    Clars Auctions
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Benjamin's Emblem Image: 35 7/8 x 23 7/8 in. (908 x 6
    Apr. 20, 2023

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Benjamin's Emblem Image: 35 7/8 x 23 7/8 in. (908 x 6

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Benjamin's Emblem Image: 35 7/8 x 23 7/8 in. (908 x 608 mm.) Sheet: 44 3/8 x 30 1/2 in. (1120 x 774 mm.)

    Christie's
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Nantes Plate 1008 x 752 mm. Sheet 1214 x 932 mm.
    Mar. 14, 2023

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Nantes Plate 1008 x 752 mm. Sheet 1214 x 932 mm.

    Est: £8,000 - £12,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Nantes Plate 1008 x 752 mm. Sheet 1214 x 932 mm.

    Christie's
  • Walton Ford (b. 1960) The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary GRRR! Gorilla Pos
    Feb. 16, 2023

    Walton Ford (b. 1960) The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary GRRR! Gorilla Pos

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Walton Ford (b. 1960) The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary GRRR! Gorilla Poster, 2021 Lithograph in color

    Christie's
  • Walton Ford - Gagosian - 2022 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED 36" x 24"
    Jan. 10, 2023

    Walton Ford - Gagosian - 2022 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED 36" x 24"

    Est: $1,200 - $2,400

    "Gagosian" by Walton Ford, 2022 Signed Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 36 x 24 inches, with an image size of 36 x 24 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Original exhibition poster printed for Walton Ford's first exhibition at Gagosian Gallery, New York which took place March 11 - April 23, 2022. Signed and dated in black sharpie by the artist in the bottom of the poster.

    DUMBO Auctions
  • Walton Ford - Gagosian - 2022 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED 36" x 24"
    Dec. 13, 2022

    Walton Ford - Gagosian - 2022 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED 36" x 24"

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    "Gagosian" by Walton Ford, 2022 Signed Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 36 x 24 inches, with an image size of 36 x 24 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Original exhibition poster printed for Walton Ford's first exhibition at Gagosian Gallery, New York which took place March 11 - April 23, 2022. Signed and dated in black sharpie by the artist in the bottom of the poster.

    DUMBO Auctions
  • WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Moksha, 1997
    Oct. 06, 2022

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Moksha, 1997

    Est: $100,000 - $150,000

    WALTON FORD (B. 1960) Moksha, 1997 signed, titled and dated 'Moksha - Walton Ford 1997' (on the reverse) oil on panel 63 x 46in (160 x 46cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • WALTON FORD WATERCOLOR STUDY OF A HERON
    Sep. 24, 2022

    WALTON FORD WATERCOLOR STUDY OF A HERON

    Est: $50,000 - $70,000

    FORD, Walton (American, b. 1960). Heron Study for Vespers, 2022. Watercolor, pen and ink on paper signed ‘W.P’ l.r. 9" x 12" sheet, 17" x 20 1/2" framed. To call Walton Ford’s work cinematic is a vast understatement. Ford’s captivating compositions are a mode of storytelling that is unapologetically authentic in their bold and brash approach to subjects others blatantly evade in favor of more easily palatable topics. Never shying away from “touchy” issues, the artist faces them head-on through the lens of natural history. Why? Natural history painting is often viewed as relatively innocuous – relegated to the intersection of art and science. As Ford attests in both his art and commentary, expeditions in the guise of science and colonialism are intimately tied to flora and fauna. We are pleased to offer two preparatory drawings of an auk and heron for Walton Ford’s monumental works Stac an Armin and Vespers. Ford’s work can be found in a number of distinguished private and public collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

    Arader Galleries
  • WALTON FORD WATERCOLOR STUDY OF A GREAK AUK
    Sep. 24, 2022

    WALTON FORD WATERCOLOR STUDY OF A GREAK AUK

    Est: $50,000 - $70,000

    FORD, Walton (American, b. 1960). Great Auk Study for Stac an Armin, 2021. Watercolor, pen and ink on paper signed ‘W.P’ l.1. 12" x 9" sheet, 19 3/4" x 17 3/4" framed. To call Walton Ford’s work cinematic is a vast understatement. Ford’s captivating compositions are a mode of storytelling that is unapologetically authentic in their bold and brash approach to subjects others blatantly evade in favor of more easily palatable topics. Never shying away from “touchy” issues, the artist faces them head-on through the lens of natural history. Why? Natural history painting is often viewed as relatively innocuous – relegated to the intersection of art and science. As Ford attests in both his art and commentary, expeditions in the guise of science and colonialism are intimately tied to flora and fauna. We are pleased to offer two preparatory drawings of an auk and heron for Walton Ford’s monumental works Stac an Armin and Vespers. Ford’s work can be found in a number of distinguished private and public collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

    Arader Galleries
  • WALTON FORD AQUATINT OF A PESTVOGEL
    Sep. 24, 2022

    WALTON FORD AQUATINT OF A PESTVOGEL

    Est: $18,000 - $25,000

    FORD, Walton (b. 1960). Pestvogel. Hard ground, soft ground, aquatint, spit bite, sugar lift, drypoint on Somerset Satin Paper 2016. 27 3/4" x 21 5/8" image, 44" x 34 1/2" framed. Waxwing invasions are one of those natural dramas that seem to force themselves upon our attention. In Europe they were recorded as early as 1552 in the vicinity of the Rhine by the Swiss naturalist Conrad Gesner. Such was the impact of these sudden, inexplicable arrivals that Bohemian Waxwings were once loaded with sinister import (although none of these baleful associations seem to have attached to the Cedar Waxwing in America). Old names for the species included 'Pestvogel' ('plague-bird') which is still the bird's name in Dutch, as well as 'unglückvogel, pestilenzvogel, and todtenvogel' in German-speaking areas (respectively, 'disaster-bird', 'pestilence-bird' and 'death bird'). A widely recorded waxwing invasion during the winter of 1913/14 was later assumed to be a foreboding omen for the calamity that ensued the following summer - the First World War. (Mark Cocker, Birds and People, London: Jonathan Cape, 2013, p 407.) Turning the work of naturalist and painter John James Audubon on its head, Walton Ford imbues the flora and fauna in his own watercolors and prints with sex, violence, and melodrama. His aim is to satirically comment on the history of colonialism, slavery, and other forms of oppression. The beauty and naturalism of his meticulously rendered scenes belie their comedic grotesqueness. As he explains, “I think that there’s almost no subject that you can't treat with some humor, no matter how brutal it can seem.”

    Arader Galleries
  • Walton Ford, (b. 1960, American), "I Don't Like to Look at Him, Jack," 2011, Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper, Image:
    Jun. 21, 2022

    Walton Ford, (b. 1960, American), "I Don't Like to Look at Him, Jack," 2011, Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper, Image:

    Est: $600 - $800

    Walton Ford (b. 1960, American) "I Don't Like to Look at Him, Jack," 2011 Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper Exhibition poster from an edition of unknown size Signed in ink in the lower margin, at right: Walton; with printed title and text in the lower margin edge that reads, "Walton Ford. November 3rd - December 23rd, 2011. Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York" Image: 21.375" H x 28.5" W; Sheet: 26.5" H x 33.25" W Provenance: Private Collection, New York

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Walton FORD (Né en 1960) Teens - 1984 Huile sur toile
    Jun. 09, 2022

    Walton FORD (Né en 1960) Teens - 1984 Huile sur toile

    Est: €10,000 - €15,000

    Walton FORD (Né en 1960) Teens - 1984 Huile sur toile Signée, datée et titrée au dos "Teens, Walton Ford, 1984" h: 78 w: 72 cm Provenance : Collection particulière, Paris Commentaire : Oil on canvas; signed, dated and titled on the reverse Estimation 10 000 - 15 000 €

    Artcurial
  • Walton Ford
    Jun. 04, 2022

    Walton Ford

    Est: CHF640 - CHF800

    Pancha Tantra. Limited Edition des Taschen Verlags, Köln, 2007. Im Impressum vom Künstler signiertes Werk Nr. 1419 von 1600 Exemplaren. Im Baby-SUMO Format, Halbledereinband mit Luxor-Buchleinen und Goldprägung. Das Titelbild zeigt "Jack on His Deathbed" von 2005. 354 Seiten. In Buchkassette bezogen mit Luxor-Buchleinen und Originalschachtel. Perfekter Zustand

    Auktionshaus Zofingen
  • Walton Ford (American, born 1960) Nila Lithograph printed in colours, 2000, on wove, signed, dated and inscribed 'WKSHP 1/2' in pencil, one of two workshop proofs aside from the numbered edition of 150, published by Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, ...
    Apr. 27, 2022

    Walton Ford (American, born 1960) Nila Lithograph printed in colours, 2000, on wove, signed, dated and inscribed 'WKSHP 1/2' in pencil, one of two workshop proofs aside from the numbered edition of 150, published by Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, ...

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Walton Ford (American, born 1960) Nila Lithograph printed in colours, 2000, on wove, signed, dated and inscribed 'WKSHP 1/2' in pencil, one of two workshop proofs aside from the numbered edition of 150, published by Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, the full sheet, 1153 x 803mm (45 3/8 x 31 5/8in)(SH) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Walton Ford (American, born 1960) Limed Blossoms (Deluxe Edition) Etching and aquatint printed in colours, 2007, on wove, signed, dated and numbered 65/100 in pencil, from the deluxe edition, printed by Wingate Studio, New Hampshire, published by...
    Apr. 27, 2022

    Walton Ford (American, born 1960) Limed Blossoms (Deluxe Edition) Etching and aquatint printed in colours, 2007, on wove, signed, dated and numbered 65/100 in pencil, from the deluxe edition, printed by Wingate Studio, New Hampshire, published by...

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Walton Ford (American, born 1960) Limed Blossoms (Deluxe Edition) Etching and aquatint printed in colours, 2007, on wove, signed, dated and numbered 65/100 in pencil, from the deluxe edition, printed by Wingate Studio, New Hampshire, published by Taschen, New York, with the printer's blindstamp, with full margins, loose as issued, housed in the original brown cloth-covered slipcase, 468 x 354mm (18 3/8 x 14in)(SH); together with the accompanying book 'Walton Ford: Pancha Tantra', additionally stamp-numbered '0065' and signed in black ink on the title page, all housed in the original brown cloth-covered solander box, overall size 552 x 425 x 85mm (21 3/4 x 16 3/4 x 3 3/8in)(Folio)(2) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Walton Ford SWADESHI-CIDE (INDIGENOUS) Color etching, aquatint and drypoint, framed
    Apr. 26, 2022

    Walton Ford SWADESHI-CIDE (INDIGENOUS) Color etching, aquatint and drypoint, framed

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Walton Ford (b. 1960) SWADESHI-CIDE (INDIGENOUS) Color etching, aquatint and drypoint, 2004, on Somerset Satin paper, signed and numbered 2/50 (there were also 12 artist's proofs), published by Blue Heron Press, New York, with full margins, framed. Plate 35 1/2 x 24 inches; 902 x 610 mm. Sheet 43 x 30 1/2 inches; 1092 x 775 mm. C 

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  • Walton Ford SIX FINGERS; SHARP TEETH Two woodcuts
    Jun. 16, 2021

    Walton Ford SIX FINGERS; SHARP TEETH Two woodcuts

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Walton Ford (b. 1960) SIX FINGERS; SHARP TEETH Two woodcuts, 1989, on Rives paper, signed and inscribed BAT in pencil, printed by Solo Press, Inc., New York and with their blindstamp, published by the artist, with full margins, framed. Images 12 x 12 inches; 305 x 305 mm. Sheets approximately 26 1/8 x 18 7/8 inches; 664 x 479 mm. Frames 30 x 22 inches; 762 x 559 mm. Provenance: Purchased from the artist by the current owner, circa 2000 C 

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  • Walton Ford American, b. 1960 Best Breeding, 1990
    Jun. 16, 2021

    Walton Ford American, b. 1960 Best Breeding, 1990

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    Walton Ford American, b. 1960 Best Breeding, 1990 Signed and dated Walton Ford 1990 on the reverse Oil on panel in artist's painted frame Overall 36 3/4 x 47 3/4 inches (93.3 x 121.2 cm) Provenance: Bess Cutler Gallery, New York C 

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  • WALTON FORD (B.1960) 'SWADESHI-CIDE' ETCHING
    Sep. 27, 2020

    WALTON FORD (B.1960) 'SWADESHI-CIDE' ETCHING

    Est: $4,000 - $8,000

    Framed etching and aquatint with drypoint in colors on paper, "Swadeshi-cide," Common Grey Hornbill (Tockus birostris), pencil signed lower right Walton (Walton Ford, American, b.1960), dated 1998, numbered 18/ 50 lower left, sight: approx 44.5"h, 31"w, overall: approx 53.5"h, 40.25"w, 26lbs Start Price: $3,000.00

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • WALTON FORD - PONCHA TANTRA (TASCHEN BABY SUMO LIMITED EDITION BOOK)
    Aug. 19, 2020

    WALTON FORD - PONCHA TANTRA (TASCHEN BABY SUMO LIMITED EDITION BOOK)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Lot 27 Walton Ford American (b. 1960) Poncha Tantra (Taschen Baby SUMO Limited Edition Book) (2007) 354 pages signed, numbered 1591/1600 book: 20 x 15 x 2 1/2 inches clamshell box: 21 1/2 x 16 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches Provenance: From the Estate of Edward Bazinet Hardcover leatherbound book. Walton Ford: Pancha Tantra published by Taschen in 2007 written by Bill Buford detailing the allegorical struggles of the 'beasts and birds' populating Walton Ford's life-size paintings. Includes clamshell box

    Capsule Gallery Auction
  • WALTON FORD - Nila, 2000
    Jul. 24, 2020

    WALTON FORD - Nila, 2000

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    WALTON FORD - Nila, 2000

    Phillips
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