Manuel Neri Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Manuel Neri Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 17, 2026
MANUEL NERI (B. 1930). Untitled Standing Figure No. 5. bronze with patina65
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
MANUEL NERI (B. 1930). Untitled Standing Figure No. 5. bronze with patina65 ½ x 19 x 14 in. (166.3 x 35.5 cm.).
Christie's
Apr. 18, 2026
Manuel Neri MAHA #10, 1986
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021) MAHA #10, 1986 Charcoal, dry pigment, water, and oil stick on paper 41 x 29.25 (in) 53.5 x 40.5 x 2 (in) framed Signed and dated in pencil Neri 86, lower right $4,000 - $6,000 Titled in pencil, lower left. Charles Cowles Gallery, Inc. and Larsen Art Auction tags, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 18, 2026
Manuel Neri Puta Creek Series #7, 1973
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021) Puta Creek Series #7, 1973 Acrylic, oil pastel, and charcoal on paper 41.75 x 37.5 (in) 54 x 48.5 x 2 (in) framed Signed in pencil Neri, lower right $6,000 - $9,000 Titled and dated on Riva Yares Gallery tag, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Feb. 27, 2026
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021). Odalisque III. marble17 ½ x 76 x 35 in. (44.5 x 19
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021). Odalisque III. marble17 ½ x 76 x 35 in. (44.5 x 193 x 88.9 cm.).
Christie's
Dec. 10, 2025
Manuel Neri, Untitled (triptych)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Manuel Neri Untitled (triptych) 1961 oil, pastel, graphite, ink and mixed media collage on paper 13.5 h x 10.5 w in (34 x 27 cm) Signed and dated to lower right of each panel 'Neri 61'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 19, 2025
Blue Blond
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Works from the Collection of Byron R. Meyer with Partial Proceeds to Benefit the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Manuel Neri 1930 - 2021 Blue Blond painted plaster 33 by 26 ½ by 26 ½ in. 83.8 by 67.3 by 67.3 cm. Executed in 1979. Please note this work is on view at 1334 York Avenue.
Sotheby's
Sep. 18, 2025
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Untitled No. 9 (Joellen), 1995
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Untitled No. 9 (Joellen), 1995 signed and dated 'Manuel Neri 95' (lower right) charcoal, watercolor and oil stick on paper 41 x 26 1/8 in. 104.1 x 66.4 cm.
Bonhams
Sep. 18, 2025
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Rosa Negra No. 2, 1982-83 (This work is number one from an edition of four. )
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Rosa Negra No. 2, 1982-83 incised with the artist's signature, stamped with the artist's name, inscribed and numbered 'Neri MANUEL NERI © 1/4' (on the base) bronze with oil-based pigments 66 1/2 x 22 x 25 1/2 in. 168.9 x 55.9 x 64.8 cm. This work is number one from an edition of four.
Bonhams
Sep. 16, 2025
Manuel Neri "Hombre Colorado II" Paper Mache
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021). Life-size paper mache sculpture titled "Hombre Colorado II," 1958-60. Pencil signed and dated along the back of the arm. This is an early work of Neri's, completed when he was just 28 years old. Provenance: Hackett-Freedman Gallery, 2004; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Lot Essay: Manuel Neri was a pivotal figure in postwar American art, renowned for his expressive figurative sculptures that merged modernist abstraction with a deep engagement in the human form. Born in Sanger, California, to Mexican immigrant parents, Neri became associated with the Bay Area Figurative Movement during the 1950s and 1960s, studying under influential artists such as Richard Diebenkorn and Elmer Bischoff. Rejecting the prevailing dominance of Abstract Expressionism, he instead embraced the tactile immediacy of plaster, marble, and bronze, often leaving the marks of his hands and tools visible on the surface. His works, which frequently depict the female figure, embody a raw yet lyrical quality, fusing physicality with emotional resonance. Throughout his career, Neri collaborated closely with poets, painters, and dancers, weaving interdisciplinary influences into his practice. Notably, his long-term working relationship with poet Mary Julia Klimenko informed a significant body of work in which he explored the subtleties of gesture and pose. Neri's sculptures are often painted or pigmented, a practice that recalls both classical polychromy and the vibrant color sensibilities of his Bay Area peers. His figures, while grounded in realism, are distilled into essential forms that convey universal human experiences - solitude, contemplation, and resilience - through bold contours and textured surfaces. Neri's impact on art history lies in his ability to balance tradition and innovation, maintaining the human figure as a central subject during an era dominated by abstraction and conceptualism. His work has been exhibited internationally, with major holdings in institutions such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Beyond his artistic achievements, Neri served as a professor at the University of California, Davis, influencing generations of sculptors. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota's art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape.
Revere Auctions
Sep. 16, 2025
Manuel Neri "Standing Figure No. 3" Bronze
Est: $40,000 - $80,000
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021). Life-size bronze with oil-based enamel sculpture titled "Untitled Standing Figure No. 3," depicting a standing feminine figure, 1980. Incised signature, date, and numbered 1/4 along the base. Provenance: Hackett-Freedman Gallery, 2005; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Lot Essay: Manuel Neri was a pivotal figure in postwar American art, renowned for his expressive figurative sculptures that merged modernist abstraction with a deep engagement in the human form. Born in Sanger, California, to Mexican immigrant parents, Neri became associated with the Bay Area Figurative Movement during the 1950s and 1960s, studying under influential artists such as Richard Diebenkorn and Elmer Bischoff. Rejecting the prevailing dominance of Abstract Expressionism, he instead embraced the tactile immediacy of plaster, marble, and bronze, often leaving the marks of his hands and tools visible on the surface. His works, which frequently depict the female figure, embody a raw yet lyrical quality, fusing physicality with emotional resonance. Throughout his career, Neri collaborated closely with poets, painters, and dancers, weaving interdisciplinary influences into his practice. Notably, his long-term working relationship with poet Mary Julia Klimenko informed a significant body of work in which he explored the subtleties of gesture and pose. Neri's sculptures are often painted or pigmented, a practice that recalls both classical polychromy and the vibrant color sensibilities of his Bay Area peers. His figures, while grounded in realism, are distilled into essential forms that convey universal human experiences - solitude, contemplation, and resilience - through bold contours and textured surfaces. Neri's impact on art history lies in his ability to balance tradition and innovation, maintaining the human figure as a central subject during an era dominated by abstraction and conceptualism. His work has been exhibited internationally, with major holdings in institutions such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Beyond his artistic achievements, Neri served as a professor at the University of California, Davis, influencing generations of sculptors. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota's art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape.
Revere Auctions
Jun. 25, 2025
Manuel Neri, Untitled
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Manuel Neri Untitled plaster over steel 33 h x 33 w x 8 d in (84 x 84 x 20 cm) Provenance: Fran and Robischon Gallery, Denver | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 25, 2025
Manuel Neri, Penance
Est: $18,000 - $20,000
Manuel Neri Penance 1980 plaster, steel armature, styrofoam core, burlap 49 h x 16 w x 25 d in (124 x 41 x 63 cm) Provenance: The Artist | Bank of America Collection | 20th Century Fine Art & Books, San Francisco | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 18, 2025
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021). Makiko No. 4. painted bronze and woodsculpture: 26
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021). Makiko No. 4. painted bronze and woodsculpture: 26 x 12 ¼ x 11 ¾ in. (66 x 31.1 x 29.8 cm.)overall: 68 x 13 ½ x 12 ½ in. (172.7 x 34.3 x 31.8 cm.).
Christie's
Apr. 04, 2025
Manuel Neri, American/California,1930-2021, "M. Agosin Series No. 7", mixed media on paper mounted to board, 1992, signed and dated lower left, label with artist, title and date on backing paper, framed., 41 1/2 x 29 ...
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Manuel Neri American/California,1930-2021 "M. Agosin Series No. 7" mixed media on paper mounted to board 1992, signed and dated lower left, label with artist, title and date on backing paper, framed. 41 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (105.4 x 74.9 cm.), Frame: 54 1/4 x 29 1/2 x 2 in. (137.8 x 74.9 x 5.1 cm.) While the human form is one that has been studied and executed by artists since the genesis of Western art, Manuel Neri's take on the figure is intensely poignant. As Hilton Kramer stated in his 1981 New York Times review of Neri's solo show at the Cowles Gallery, "[w]hat distinguishes Mr. Neri's art is the way he has combined the traditional nude figure with the interests of painting. While his conception of the figure tends to be classical, his painterly sensibility is decidedly Expressionist. There is thus an extraordinary tension - or, if you will, a dialectic - built into the very crux of his style. This gives the work a very individual dynamism, even if at times it also leaves us with the impression of something teetering on the brink of dissolution." In the lot offered here, the sense of impending dissolution is nearly palpable. The fragile humanoid figure appears to be emerging from its surroundings, and Neri highlights the tension between animation and stagnation. Ref.: Kramer, Hilton. "Art: First Solo Show for Manuel Neri." The New York Times. Feb. 27, 1981. www.nytimes.com.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 12, 2025
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Brazos Negros, 1977-78
Est: $18,000 - $25,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Brazos Negros, 1977-78 plaster with pigments on wood base 65 1/2 x 19 x 13 1/2 in. 166.4 x 48.3 x 34.3 cm.
Bonhams
Mar. 12, 2025
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Untitled (Standing Figure), circa 1980
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Untitled (Standing Figure), circa 1980 bronze with oil-based pigments 68 x 23 1/2 x 13 in. 172.7 x 59.7 x 33 cm.
Bonhams
Feb. 20, 2025
Sculpture, Manuel Neri
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021), "Isla Negra Series II," 1989, painted bronze sculpture, signed and dated beneath, edition 4/4, with Walla Walla foundry mark, overall: 19"h x 11"w x 10"d. Provenance: Muel (Paris, France), 1995.
Clars Auctions
Dec. 18, 2024
MANUEL NERI (B. 1930). Untitled 1. plaster and bronze 65 x 22 x 14 in. (165
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
MANUEL NERI (B. 1930). Untitled 1. plaster and bronze 65 x 22 x 14 in. (165.1 x 55.9 x 35.6 cm.).
Christie's
Dec. 18, 2024
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021). Young Man Stealing; Untitled [Two Works].
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021). Young Man Stealing; Untitled [Two Works].
Christie's
Nov. 17, 2024
Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021) Untitled (Three Standing Figures), 1971 Pen and ink, collage and gouache on paper, signed and dated '71 in pencil, in good condition, framed Signed: l/r 23 1/4 x 29in. (59.5 x 73.5cm/sheet) 31 x 35.1/2in. (78.5 x 90cm/frame) Mr. Neri was part of the lively Beat scene in San Francisco in the 1950s and early '60s. In 1954 he and a group of other artists established the Six Gallery, housed in a former automobile repair shop on Fillmore Street. Mr. Neri was the director of the gallery when a landmark poetry reading took place there in 1955: Allen Ginsberg giving the first public recitation of his masterpiece, "Howl." From the estate of a San Francisco collector
Fine Estate Inc.
Oct. 23, 2024
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021), Untitled Floral Study no. 1 1957, tempera and pencil on wove paper, 19 x 22 in. (48 x 56 cm.)
Est: $400 - $600
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021) Untitled Floral Study no. 1 1957 tempera and pencil on wove paper signed and dated Neri '57 lower right, and with old collection and gallery labels to reverse
Andrew Jones Auctions
Oct. 01, 2024
Manuel Neri (1930-2021); Crossing/Chassé-croisé;
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Manuel Neri (1930-2021) Crossing/Chassé-croisé, 2003 The complete artist's book on Rives BFK paper, comprising one unique work in oil on printed paper, signed in pencil and dated, thirteen gelatin silver prints (eleven with hand-coloring by the artist), signed in pencil by the contributors and numbered in ink 4 on the justification page (from the edition of 25 plus 3 artist's proofs, there was also a deluxe edition of 10 in Roman numerals), published by Editions Koch, Berkeley, with text in French and English, bound in leather (as issued) with cloth covered clamshell box. each print 16 7/8 x 13 3/4in (42.9 x 34.9cm) overall 18 1/8 x 15 x 2in (46 x 38.1 x 5.1cm)
Bonhams
Sep. 25, 2024
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Group of three works on paper, 2005
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Group of three works on paper, 2005 Mary Julia Study No. 2, 2005 signed and dated 'Manuel Neri 05' (lower right) charcoal and water-based pigments on paper 22 1/4 x 15 in. 56.5 x 38.1 cm. Mary Julia Study No. 4, 2005 signed and dated 'Manuel Neri 05' (lower right) charcoal and water-based pigments on paper 22 1/4 x 15 in. 56.5 x 38.1 cm. Mary Julia Study No. 5, 2005 signed and dated 'Manuel Neri 05' (lower right) charcoal and water-based pigments on paper 22 1/4 x 15 in. 56.5 x 38.1 cm.
Bonhams
Sep. 25, 2024
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Sena, 1980
Est: $18,000 - $25,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Sena, 1980 plaster, burlap, Styrofoam and steel armature on wood base 68 x 20 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. 172.7 x 52.1 x 54 cm.
Bonhams
Sep. 25, 2024
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Lucca No. 6, 1988
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Lucca No. 6, 1988 Bianco di Carrara Ordinario marble with oil-based pigments 67 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 21 in. 171.5 x 57.2 x 53.3 cm.
Bonhams
Sep. 22, 2024
Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021) Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021) Untitled (Two Standing Nudes), circa 1963 Pencil and ink, collage and gouache on paper, signed in ink on verso, in good condition aside from light matte staining, framed 28 x 22in. (71 x 56cm/sheet). 31 x 25in. (78.5 x 63.5cm/frame) Mr. Neri was part of the lively Beat scene in San Francisco in the 1950s and early '60s. In 1954 he and a group of other artists established the Six Gallery, housed in a former automobile repair shop on Fillmore Street. Mr. Neri was the director of the gallery when a landmark poetry reading took place there in 1955: Allen Ginsberg giving the first public recitation of his masterpiece, "Howl." From the estate of a San Francisco collector
Fine Estate Inc.
Sep. 22, 2024
Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021) Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021) Untitled (Two Standing Nudes), circa 1971 Pencil and ink, collage and gouache on paper, signed in ink on verso, in good condition aside from light matte staining and water staining and light crease in upper quadrant, framed 22 x 28in. (56 x 71cm/sheet) 25 x 31in. (63.5 x 78.5cm/frame) Mr. Neri was part of the lively Beat scene in San Francisco in the 1950s and early '60s. In 1954 he and a group of other artists established the Six Gallery, housed in a former automobile repair shop on Fillmore Street. Mr. Neri was the director of the gallery when a landmark poetry reading took place there in 1955: Allen Ginsberg giving the first public recitation of his masterpiece, "Howl." From the estate of a San Francisco collector
Fine Estate Inc.
Sep. 22, 2024
Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021) Manuel Neri, Jr. (American, 1930-2021) Untitled (Three Standing Figures), 1971 Pen and ink, collage and gouache on paper, signed and dated '71 in pencil, in good condition, framed Signed: l/r 23 1/4 x 29in. (59.5 x 73.5cm/sheet) 31 x 35.1/2in. (78.5 x 90cm/frame) Mr. Neri was part of the lively Beat scene in San Francisco in the 1950s and early '60s. In 1954 he and a group of other artists established the Six Gallery, housed in a former automobile repair shop on Fillmore Street. Mr. Neri was the director of the gallery when a landmark poetry reading took place there in 1955: Allen Ginsberg giving the first public recitation of his masterpiece, "Howl." From the estate of a San Francisco collector
Fine Estate Inc.
Aug. 16, 2024
Work on paper, Manuel Neri
Est: $500 - $700
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021), Untitled, 1972, oil on book pages, signed, dedicated, and dated verso, sheet (unframed): 10.5"h x 21"
Clars Auctions
Jul. 19, 2024
Work on paper, Manuel Neri
Est: $700 - $1,000
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021), Untitled, 1972, oil on book pages, signed, dedicated, and dated verso, sheet (unframed): 10.5"h x 21"
Clars Auctions
Jun. 20, 2024
Work on paper, Manuel Neri
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021), Untitled, 1972, oil on book pages, signed, dedicated, and dated verso, sheet (unframed): 10.5"h x 21"
Clars Auctions
Jun. 01, 2024
Manuel Neri (American, 1930-2021) mixed media
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Untitled mixed media on paper. 30 1/2 x 22"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 14, 2024
Nina Clavada II
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Property from an Important Private Collection Sold to Benefit a Charitable Foundation Manuel Neri 1930 - 2021 Nina Clavada II plaster and dry pigment 68 ½ by 16 by 26 in. 174 by 40.6 by 66 cm. Executed in 1984.
Sotheby's
Apr. 17, 2024
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Remaking Mary Julia Sculpture No 2 Preparatory Drawing, 1976
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Remaking Mary Julia Sculpture No 2 Preparatory Drawing, 1976 signed and dated 'Neri 76' (lower right) water-based pigments and charcoal on paper 41 x 29 in. 104.1 x 73.7 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 17, 2024
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Carriona Series No. 2, 1981-82
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Carriona Series No. 2, 1981-82 signed and dated 'Neri 81' (lower right) charcoal and oil-based pigments on paper 38 x 26 in. 96.5 x 66 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 17, 2024
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Mary Julia Standing No. 2, 1981-84 (This work is number two from an edition of four, plus one artist's proof.)
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Mary Julia Standing No. 2, 1981-84 bronze with oil-based pigments 67 1/2 x 17 1/4 x 17 in. 170.2 x 43.8 x 43.2 cm. This work is number two from an edition of four, plus one artist's proof.
Bonhams
Apr. 17, 2024
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Los de Agua Fria, 1974-78
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Los de Agua Fria, 1974-78 oil-based pigments and plaster over steel armature, styrofoam core, burlap and wire on wood base 65 1/4 x 21 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. 165.7 x 54.6 x 36.8 cm.
Bonhams
Mar. 04, 2024
Untitled
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Manuel Neri 1930 - 2021 Prietas Series I signed, dated 1993, numbered 3/4 and stamped with the Walla Walla foundry mark (on the base) oil on bronze 68 by 21 by 18 in. 172.7 by 53.3 by 44.7 cm. Conceived in 1993 and casted in 1997, this work is number 3 from an edition of 4.
Sotheby's
Jan. 19, 2024
Work on paper, Manuel Neri Jr
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Manuel Neri Jr. (American, 1930-2021), Untitled (Female Nude), 1976, charcoal, watercolor, and gouache on paper, signed and dated lower right, sheet: 41.5"h x 35.5"w, overall (with frame): 47"h x 39.75"w.
Clars Auctions
Dec. 15, 2023
Work on paper, Manuel Neri Jr
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Manuel Neri Jr. (American, 1930-2021), Untitled (Female Nude), 1976, charcoal, watercolor, and gouache on paper, signed and dated lower right, sheet: 41.5"h x 35.5"w, overall (with frame): 47"h x 39.75"w.
Clars Auctions
Dec. 14, 2023
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Seated Figure plaster on wood 53 x 28 x 33 in. (134
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Seated Figure plaster on wood 53 x 28 x 33 in. (134.6 x 71.1 x 83.8 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 16, 2023
Work on paper, Manuel Neri Jr
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Manuel Neri Jr. (American, 1930-2021), Untitled (Female Nude), 1976, charcoal, watercolor, and gouache on paper, signed and dated lower right, sheet: 41.5"h x 35.5"w, overall (with frame): 47"h x 39.75"w.
Clars Auctions
Sep. 29, 2023
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Carla II plaster, oil-based pigments, wire, wood an
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Carla II plaster, oil-based pigments, wire, wood and wood armature on wooden base
Christie's
Sep. 13, 2023
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Untitled No. 9 (Joellen), 1995
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Untitled No. 9 (Joellen), 1995 signed and dated 'Manuel Neri 95' (lower right) charcoal, watercolor and oil stick on paper 41 x 26 1/8 in. 104.1 x 66.4 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Carriona IV, 1978
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) Carriona IV, 1978 signed and dated 'Neri 78' (lower right); inscribed '79, 132 C-19' (on the reverse) charcoal, oil pastel and gouache on paper 39 1/8 x 27 3/8 in. 99.4 x 69.5 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) K.C. #2, 1982
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
MANUEL NERI (1930-2021) K.C. #2, 1982 signed, titled and dated 'K.C. Neri 82' (lower right) gouache on paper 41 1/2 x 29 3/4 in. 105.4 x 75.6 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 29, 2023
Manuel Neri (1930-2021), "Axe Rust Series No. 2," 1989, Charcoal, dry pigment, oil paint stick on wove paper, watermark BFK Rives, Sheet: 41.5" H x 29.5" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Manuel Neri (1930-2021) "Axe Rust Series No. 2," 1989 Charcoal, dry pigment, oil paint stick on wove paper, watermark BFK Rives Signed and dated in pencil lower right: Neri; titled on two labels affixed to the frame's backing paper
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 23, 2023
Manuel Neri (1930-2021) Ostrakon Marble Maquette IX, 1999 Marble 22-1/2 x 8-1/2
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Manuel Neri (1930-2021) Ostrakon Marble Maquette IX, 1999 Marble 22-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 8 inches (57.2 x 21.6 x 20.3 cm) Property from the Estate of Dr. Malcolm McHenry, Sacramento, California Proceeds to Benefit the Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, California EXHIBITED: Campbell-Thiebaud Gallery, San Francisco, California, "Manuel Neri," February 15-March 20, 2000. Inspired by "Ostraka," small pieces of broken pottery used as writing surfaces by the ancient Greeks, Manuel Neri's "Ostrakon" marble series presents graceful fragments, whispers of figures just beginning to emerge from the stone. In his upcoming publication, Manuel Neri: The Tenants of Time, scholar Bruce Nixon addresses the series, stating, "The marble Ostrakons are two or three feet in height, a scale that allows Neri to articulate his underlying formal ideas in an usually exact, controlled manner: in Ostrakon Marble XI (1999), the standing figure is placed against and integrated into a flat wall behind it, giving delicate felicity to the motif of his great Arcos de Geso relief series in plaster created during the prior decade." Born in Manuel Neri's studio in Carrara, Italy in the summer of 1999, the series totaled eighteen works, each titled Ostrakon Marble Maquette, and numbered in Roman numerals. Only four of the maquettes are related thematically to Neri's relief sculptures with the figure emerging from a rectangular background: Ostrakon Marble Maquette III, Ostrakon Marble Maquette V, Ostrakon Marble Maquette VIII, and the present work, Ostrakon Marble Maquette IX. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions