Paul McCarthy

American, b. 1945

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Untitled (Drawing for Alpine Man)
Unique ink and charcoal drawing with packing tape collage, on four sheets of thick wove paper.
22 1/4 x 16 1/8 in. (56.5 x 41 cm)
Oct 24, 2024Phillips
Untitled (Drawing for Alpine Man)
Unique ink and charcoal drawing with packing tape collage, on four sheets of thick wove paper.
22 1/4 x 16 1/8 in. (56.5 x 41 cm)
Oct 24, 2024
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 386
AEA, 2024
charcoal, pastel and paper collages on paper
121.5 x 91.0 cm
Oct 19, 2024Christie's
AEA, 2024
charcoal, pastel and paper collages on paper
121.5 x 91.0 cm
Oct 19, 2024
Christie's
Live Auction 23008 20/21 CENTURY ART - Day Sale
Lot 286
Untitled, 1991
marker on paper
48.3 x 61.0 cm
Sep 25, 2024Bonhams
Untitled, 1991
marker on paper
48.3 x 61.0 cm
Sep 25, 2024
Bonhams
Post-War & Contemporary Art X Made in California
Lot 114
Piggy Skateboard, 2015
Print on skateboard
81.3 × 20.3 cm
Aug 28, 2024Artsy Auction
Piggy Skateboard, 2015
Print on skateboard
81.3 × 20.3 cm
Aug 28, 2024
Artsy Auction
Artsy Auction: 100 x 100 (Part I)
Lot 93
Untitled, 2015
Ink on wood
81.3 × 20.3 × 2.5 cm
Aug 28, 2024Artsy Auction
Untitled, 2015
Ink on wood
81.3 × 20.3 × 2.5 cm
Aug 28, 2024
Artsy Auction
Artsy Auction: 100 x 100 (Part I)
Lot 91
Santa Sac, Black, Double Head, 2 Butt Plugs, Sac Butt Plug no stick, 2006
urethane, brass pipe and epoxy
11 x 7 1/2 x 5 in. (27.9 x 19.1 x 12.7 cm)
Jun 26, 2024Phillips
Santa Sac, Black, Double Head, 2 Butt Plugs, Sac Butt Plug no stick, 2006
urethane, brass pipe and epoxy
11 x 7 1/2 x 5 in. (27.9 x 19.1 x 12.7 cm)
Jun 26, 2024
Phillips • New York
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, New York
Lot 67
2 Bll.: Dwarf Heads, 2009
Pencil, each on transparent paper, each firmly mounted on a backing cardboard
43.0 x 35.4 cm
Jun 7, 2024Ketterer Kunst
2 Bll.: Dwarf Heads, 2009
Pencil, each on transparent paper, each firmly mounted on a backing cardboard
43.0 x 35.4 cm
Jun 7, 2024
Ketterer Kunst
Contemporary Day Sale
Lot 197
White Snow Dwarf (Bashful), 2010
pink silicone
66 x 48 x 48 in. (167.6 x 121.9 x 121.9 cm)
May 15, 2024Phillips
White Snow Dwarf (Bashful), 2010
pink silicone
66 x 48 x 48 in. (167.6 x 121.9 x 121.9 cm)
May 15, 2024
Phillips • New York
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session
Lot 364
Untitled, 1991
felt-tip pen on paper
61.1 x 45.6 cm (24 x 17 7/8 in.)
Apr 19, 2024Phillips
Untitled, 1991
felt-tip pen on paper
61.1 x 45.6 cm (24 x 17 7/8 in.)
Apr 19, 2024
Phillips • London
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
Lot 86
Drop Head/Bounce Head, 2009
silicone
12 1/2 x 10 x 10 1/2 in. (31.8 x 25.4 x 26.7 cm)
Mar 20, 2024Phillips
Drop Head/Bounce Head, 2009
silicone
12 1/2 x 10 x 10 1/2 in. (31.8 x 25.4 x 26.7 cm)
Mar 20, 2024
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, New York
Lot 62
Masks (Small) from the Propo series, 1994
c-print, in 7 parts
each 50.8 x 40.3 cm (20 x 15 7/8 in.)
Mar 8, 2024Phillips
Masks (Small) from the Propo series, 1994
c-print, in 7 parts
each 50.8 x 40.3 cm (20 x 15 7/8 in.)
Mar 8, 2024
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 227
Fake Shit, 1992
enamel paint on cast aluminum
Feb 23, 2024Sotheby's
Fake Shit, 1992
enamel paint on cast aluminum
Feb 23, 2024
Sotheby's
Art House: The Collection of Chara Schreyer | Online Auction
Lot 558
Dwarf Head (chocolate), 2000
platinum-based silicone and wood crate
head 39.4 x 43.2 x 48.9 cm (15 1/2 x 17 x 19 1/4 in.) crate 61.6 x 52.4 x 54.6 cm (24 1/4 x 20 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.) overall 101 x 52.4 x 54.6 cm (39 3/4 x 20 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.)
Dec 6, 2023Phillips
Dwarf Head (chocolate), 2000
platinum-based silicone and wood crate
head 39.4 x 43.2 x 48.9 cm (15 1/2 x 17 x 19 1/4 in.) crate 61.6 x 52.4 x 54.6 cm (24 1/4 x 20 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.) overall 101 x 52.4 x 54.6 cm (39 3/4 x 20 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.)
Dec 6, 2023
Phillips • London
New Now
Lot 92
Untitled (from Propo – series) (Axe), 2007
cibachrome print
183.0 x 122.0 cm
Nov 28, 2023Sotheby's
Untitled (from Propo – series) (Axe), 2007
cibachrome print
183.0 x 122.0 cm
Nov 28, 2023
Sotheby's
Art Moderne et Contemporain Day Auction
Lot 152
Untitled (from Propo – series) (Penis Pope), 1999
cibachrome print
183.0 x 122.0 cm
Nov 28, 2023Sotheby's
Untitled (from Propo – series) (Penis Pope), 1999
cibachrome print
183.0 x 122.0 cm
Nov 28, 2023
Sotheby's
Art Moderne et Contemporain Day Auction
Lot 153
12 (monkey on table) (from Tokyo Santa), 1996
cibachrome print
176.0 x 120.0 cm
Nov 28, 2023Sotheby's
12 (monkey on table) (from Tokyo Santa), 1996
cibachrome print
176.0 x 120.0 cm
Nov 28, 2023
Sotheby's
Art Moderne et Contemporain Day Auction
Lot 154
Untitled (Tokyo Santa), 1999
Cibachrome print
180.3 x 124.4 cm
Nov 16, 2023Swann
Untitled (Tokyo Santa), 1999
Cibachrome print
180.3 x 124.4 cm
Nov 16, 2023
Swann
Contemporary Art
Lot 275
Santa with Butt Plug, 2002
bronze
619.8 x 299.7 x 325.1 cm
Nov 10, 2023Christie's
Santa with Butt Plug, 2002
bronze
619.8 x 299.7 x 325.1 cm
Nov 10, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22056 Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 340
Penis and Vagina, 1998
Silicon
83.0 x 62.0 x 24.0 cm
Oct 30, 2023Sotheby's
Penis and Vagina, 1998
Silicon
83.0 x 62.0 x 24.0 cm
Oct 30, 2023
Sotheby's
Hydra: The Karpidas Collection
Lot 83
Heidi, 1992
9 black screen prints
56.0 x 38.0 cm
Oct 13, 2023Bonhams
Heidi, 1992
9 black screen prints
56.0 x 38.0 cm
Oct 13, 2023
Bonhams
Prints & Multiples Online
Lot 177
Dwarf Head, 2000
platinum-based silicon and wood crate
89.8 x 54.5 x 61.2 cm (35 3/8 x 21 1/2 x 24 1/8 in.)
Oct 12, 2023Phillips
Dwarf Head, 2000
platinum-based silicon and wood crate
89.8 x 54.5 x 61.2 cm (35 3/8 x 21 1/2 x 24 1/8 in.)
Oct 12, 2023
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 187
“Red, green, black”, 2005
screen print in color on vellum paper
78.5 x 56.0 cm
Sep 20, 2023Dorotheum
“Red, green, black”, 2005
screen print in color on vellum paper
78.5 x 56.0 cm
Sep 20, 2023
Dorotheum
Modern and Contemporary Art
Lot 72
Silicon Gloves (spaghetti man/tomato head hands), 1993-2001
silicon, rubber and steel, in 2 parts, in a wooden box
each 20 x 7 x 4 in. (50.8 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm) box 8 x 23 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (20.3 x 59.7 x 28.6 cm)
Jul 26, 2023Phillips
Silicon Gloves (spaghetti man/tomato head hands), 1993-2001
silicon, rubber and steel, in 2 parts, in a wooden box
each 20 x 7 x 4 in. (50.8 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm) box 8 x 23 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (20.3 x 59.7 x 28.6 cm)
Jul 26, 2023
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art: Online Auction
Lot 98
Black and White Heidi, 2000
colour photograph mounted on synthetic coated board
177.9 x 120.1 cm (70 x 47 1/4 in.)
Jul 13, 2023Phillips
Black and White Heidi, 2000
colour photograph mounted on synthetic coated board
177.9 x 120.1 cm (70 x 47 1/4 in.)
Jul 13, 2023
Phillips • London
New Now
Lot 131
Hot Dog, conceived 1974; printed 1999
c-print : extract from the performance, video tape : hot dog, odd fellows temple, pasadena, usa
75.6 x 102 cm
Jun 7, 2023Sotheby's
Hot Dog, conceived 1974; printed 1999
c-print : extract from the performance, video tape : hot dog, odd fellows temple, pasadena, usa
75.6 x 102 cm
Jun 7, 2023
Sotheby's • Paris
Art Contemporain Day Auction
Lot 254
Girl on a Snake, 1991
cibachrome print
182.8 x 121.9 cm
May 26, 2023Sotheby's
Girl on a Snake, 1991
cibachrome print
182.8 x 121.9 cm
May 26, 2023
Sotheby's
Art Contemporain Day Auction
Lot 253
Hot Dog, 1974
C-print
75.6 x 101.6 cm
May 26, 2023Sotheby's
Hot Dog, 1974
C-print
75.6 x 101.6 cm
May 26, 2023
Sotheby's
Art Contemporain Day Auction
Lot 254
Captain Ballsack, 2001
fiberglass
327.7 x 182.9 x 184.2 cm
Mar 9, 2023Christie's
Captain Ballsack, 2001
fiberglass
327.7 x 182.9 x 184.2 cm
Mar 9, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22511 ADAM: Works from the Collection of Adam Lindemann
Lot 35
Tumoto, 1996
opaque paint markers on vellum paper
101.6 x 71.1 cm
Mar 3, 2023Sotheby's
Tumoto, 1996
opaque paint markers on vellum paper
101.6 x 71.1 cm
Mar 3, 2023
Sotheby's
Contemporary Discoveries
Lot 390
Fusk, Shut, 1996
opaque paint markers on vellum paper
97.8 x 71.1 cm
Mar 3, 2023Sotheby's
Fusk, Shut, 1996
opaque paint markers on vellum paper
97.8 x 71.1 cm
Mar 3, 2023
Sotheby's
Contemporary Discoveries
Lot 543
Untitled, 1983
charcoal on paper
91.4 x 61 cm
Dec 14, 2022Christie's
Untitled, 1983
charcoal on paper
91.4 x 61 cm
Dec 14, 2022
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 141
Ya Hoo (Cowboy Drawings), 1996
oil stick on vellum paper
60.6 x 45.7 cm
Dec 7, 2022Sotheby's
Ya Hoo (Cowboy Drawings), 1996
oil stick on vellum paper
60.6 x 45.7 cm
Dec 7, 2022
Sotheby's
Contemporary Discoveries
Lot 223
Peter Paul Skin Sample (P. 73)
The complete set of 15 digital laser prints in colors, on Kodak Professional Endura paper, the full sheets.
all S. 6 5/8 x 9 7/8 in. (16.8 x 25.1 cm)
Oct 26, 2022Phillips
Peter Paul Skin Sample (P. 73)
The complete set of 15 digital laser prints in colors, on Kodak Professional Endura paper, the full sheets.
all S. 6 5/8 x 9 7/8 in. (16.8 x 25.1 cm)
Oct 26, 2022
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 369
Untitled 8 (Clooney Looney), 2006
lithograph on wove paper
170 x 124 cm
Jun 2, 2022Dorotheum
Untitled 8 (Clooney Looney), 2006
lithograph on wove paper
170 x 124 cm
Jun 2, 2022
Dorotheum
Contemporary Art II
Lot 571
"Red green black", 2005
silkscreen in color on wove paper
78.5 x 56 cm
Apr 6, 2022Dorotheum
"Red green black", 2005
silkscreen in color on wove paper
78.5 x 56 cm
Apr 6, 2022
Dorotheum
Prints and Multiples
Lot 188
Meet The Artists, 2006
the set of four etchings
118 x 84 cm
Mar 15, 2022Christie's
Meet The Artists, 2006
the set of four etchings
118 x 84 cm
Mar 15, 2022
Christie's
Laugh now but one day we'll be in charge: Banksy and 21st Century Editions
Lot 41
The Popular Figure, 1993
Offset lithograph in colors, on wove paper
84.1 x 107.3 cm
Jan 11, 2022Bonhams
The Popular Figure, 1993
Offset lithograph in colors, on wove paper
84.1 x 107.3 cm
Jan 11, 2022
Bonhams
Prints & Multiples
Lot 21
Sans titre (shit drawing)
102 x 73 cm. 401⁄8 x 283⁄4 in.
Dec 6, 2021Christie's
Sans titre (shit drawing)
102 x 73 cm. 401⁄8 x 283⁄4 in.
Dec 6, 2021
Christie's
Post War & Contemporary Art online sale
Lot 112
Chocolate Santa, 2007
103⁄4 x 61⁄4 x 55⁄8in. (27.4 x 16 x 14.3cm.)
Oct 18, 2021Christie's
Chocolate Santa, 2007
103⁄4 x 61⁄4 x 55⁄8in. (27.4 x 16 x 14.3cm.)
Oct 18, 2021
Christie's
No Regrets: The Collectors' Edition
Lot 105
The Popular Figure, 1993
Offset lithograph in colors, on wove paper
84.1 x 107.3 cm
Sep 28, 2021Bonhams
The Popular Figure, 1993
Offset lithograph in colors, on wove paper
84.1 x 107.3 cm
Sep 28, 2021
Bonhams
Prints & Multiples
Lot 231
UNTITLED, 1992
Felt pen on paper, Felt-tip pen on paper
102 x 72.5 cm
Jun 28, 2021Artcurial
UNTITLED, 1992
Felt pen on paper, Felt-tip pen on paper
102 x 72.5 cm
Jun 28, 2021
Artcurial
Post-War & Contemporary Art - Day Sale
Lot 354
White Snow Dwarf (Doc), 2010
red silicone
66 x 50 x 49 1/2 in. (167.6 x 127 x 125.7 cm)
Jun 24, 2021Phillips
White Snow Dwarf (Doc), 2010
red silicone
66 x 50 x 49 1/2 in. (167.6 x 127 x 125.7 cm)
Jun 24, 2021
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
Lot 49
Brancusi Tree (Silver)
Self-inflatable Mylar fabric multiple with integrated fan, contained in original custom Mylar fabric carrier bag.
inflated 78 x 36 x 36 in (198.1 x 91.4 x 91.4 cm)
Apr 22, 2021Phillips
Brancusi Tree (Silver)
Self-inflatable Mylar fabric multiple with integrated fan, contained in original custom Mylar fabric carrier bag.
inflated 78 x 36 x 36 in (198.1 x 91.4 x 91.4 cm)
Apr 22, 2021
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 368
What Do You Think of Death, 2006
oil and spray enamel on canvas
168.1 x 118.4 cm
Mar 25, 2021Christie's
What Do You Think of Death, 2006
oil and spray enamel on canvas
168.1 x 118.4 cm
Mar 25, 2021
Christie's
Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 415
Silicon Gloves (Spaghetti Man/Tomato Head Hands)
fiberglass and steel, in two parts
48.3 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm
Dec 11, 2020Sotheby's
Silicon Gloves (Spaghetti Man/Tomato Head Hands)
fiberglass and steel, in two parts
48.3 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm
Dec 11, 2020
Sotheby's
Contemporary Art
Lot 147
Brancusi Tree (Silver)
Self-inflatable Mylar fabric multiple with integrated fan, contained in original custom Mylar fabric carrier bag.
inflated 78 x 36 x 36 in (198.1 x 91.4 x 91.4 cm)
Oct 22, 2020Phillips
Brancusi Tree (Silver)
Self-inflatable Mylar fabric multiple with integrated fan, contained in original custom Mylar fabric carrier bag.
inflated 78 x 36 x 36 in (198.1 x 91.4 x 91.4 cm)
Oct 22, 2020
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 229
Untitled (Finger Wave), 2008
Offset lithograph in colours, on wove paper, the full sheet.
S. 29.1 x 41.4 cm (11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in.)
Sep 10, 2020Phillips
Untitled (Finger Wave), 2008
Offset lithograph in colours, on wove paper, the full sheet.
S. 29.1 x 41.4 cm (11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in.)
Sep 10, 2020
Phillips • London
Evening & Day Editions
Lot 178
Untitled (Drawing for Alpine Man), 1992-1998
ink, charcoal and packing tape collage on four joined sheets of paper
56.5 x 40.6 cm
Aug 4, 2020Christie's
Untitled (Drawing for Alpine Man), 1992-1998
ink, charcoal and packing tape collage on four joined sheets of paper
56.5 x 40.6 cm
Aug 4, 2020
Christie's • New York
First Open Online
Lot 80
Dick Eye, 2002
silicone and wood base
sculpture 22 x 19 x 16 1/2 in. (55.9 x 48.3 x 41.9 cm) base 39 x 24 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (99.1 x 62.2 x 54.6 cm) overall 61 x 24 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (154.9 x 62.2 x 54.6 cm)
Jul 2, 2020Phillips
Dick Eye, 2002
silicone and wood base
sculpture 22 x 19 x 16 1/2 in. (55.9 x 48.3 x 41.9 cm) base 39 x 24 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (99.1 x 62.2 x 54.6 cm) overall 61 x 24 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (154.9 x 62.2 x 54.6 cm)
Jul 2, 2020
Phillips • New York
20th c. & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session
Lot 240
Tomato Head (Green), 1994
fiberglass, urethane, rubber, metal, plastic, fabric and painted metal base
86 in.
Jun 25, 2020Christie's
Tomato Head (Green), 1994
fiberglass, urethane, rubber, metal, plastic, fabric and painted metal base
86 in.
Jun 25, 2020
Christie's • New York
"Dream Big" (Outdoor Sculpture)
Lot 34