Category: Richard Hambleton (1952-2017)
Richard Hambleton - Waves/Seascapes

CONCEPTUAL ARTIST
Born in Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC and relocated to NYC in the late 70’s, Richard Art Hambleton is the Godfather of Public Art who used the urban canvas to evoke public reaction. He is reputed as an elusive genius after the early deaths of his colleagues Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring. Hambleton is the original American Pop Expressionist with unforgettable images that have permeated our collective consciousness for four decades now. His celebrated works include acclaimed series known as Image Mass Murder, Marlboro Man, Shadow Man, Shadow Head Portraits, Horse and Riders, and Beautiful Paintings. Hambleton died on October 29, 2017 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Seascape, Beautiful Painting, 1986
Acrylic and mixed media on heavy stock paper
Signed and dated lower right in graphite
Custom Framed with Optium Tru Vue Invisible Museum Acrylic:
27 x 46 x 1.5 inches; 68.6 x 116.8 x 3.8 cm
WGRH1245
Wave, 1985
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas
62 x 86 x 1.5 inches; 157.5 x 218.4 x 3.81
Signed on verso with black paint handprint
WGRH1217
Wave Length, 1985
Acrylic on Canvas
86 x 155 inches; 219 x 394 cm
Signed and dated on verso
WGRH1446
SOLD
Richard Hambleton - Blood Blocks
CONCEPTUAL ARTIST
Born in Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC and relocated to NYC in the late 70’s, Richard Art Hambleton is the Godfather of Public Art who used the urban canvas to evoke public reaction. He is reputed as an elusive genius after the early deaths of his colleagues Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring. Hambleton is the original American Pop Expressionist with unforgettable images that have permeated our collective consciousness for four decades now. His celebrated works include acclaimed series known as Image Mass Murder, Marlboro Man, Shadow Man, Shadow Head Portraits, Horse and Riders, and Beautiful Paintings. Hambleton died on October 29, 2017 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Blood Block, Gold Beautiful Painting, 1991-1992
Gold leaf and blood on canvas wrapped around a wooden block
3.25 x 3.25 inches; 8.3 x 8.3 cm
Signed and dated on verso
WGRH3021
Blood Block, Gold Beautiful Painting, 1991-1992
Gold leaf and blood on canvas wrapped around a wooden block
3.25 x 3.25 inches; 8.3 x 8.3 cm
Signed and dated on verso
WGRH1428
Blood Block, Gold Beautiful Painting, 1991-1992
Gold leaf and blood on canvas wrapped around a wooden block
3.25 x 3.25 inches; 8.3 x 8.3 cm
Signed and dated on verso
WGRH1478
Richard Hambleton - Horse and Rider

CONCEPTUAL ARTIST
Born in Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC and relocated to NYC in the late 70’s, Richard Art Hambleton is the Godfather of Public Art who used the urban canvas to evoke public reaction. He is reputed as an elusive genius after the early deaths of his colleagues Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring. Hambleton is the original American Pop Expressionist with unforgettable images that have permeated our collective consciousness for four decades now. His celebrated works include acclaimed series known as Image Mass Murder, Marlboro Man, Shadow Man, Shadow Head Portraits, Horse and Riders, and Beautiful Paintings. Hambleton died on October 29, 2017 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Horse and Rider (with American Flag), 1999
Acrylic on canvas
83 x 51.5 in; 210.8 x 130.8 cm
Signed and dated lower right
WGRH1143
SOLD
Rodeo Rider I, 1984
Acrylic on heavy linen
62 x 85.5 inches, 157.5 x 217 cm
Signed and dated LL
WGRH1474
SOLD
Horse and Rider, 1993-2003
Acrylic on paper
30 x 25 inches; 76.2 x 63.5 cm (Framed)
Signed and dated 1993-03 LR in pencil; signed and annotated on verso
“R Hambleton Carlton Arms Hotel”
WGRH1435
SOLD
Horse and Rider, 2005
Acrylic on paper
24 x 17.5 inches; 61 x 44.5 cm
custom framed with Museum Optium Tru Vue Invisible Acrylic
Signed and dated LR by the Artist
WGRH6014
Horse and Rider, 2005
Acrylic on paper
18 x 16 inches; 45.7 x 40.6 cm
custom framed with Museum Optium Tru Vue Invisible Acrylic
Signed and dated LR by the Artist
WGRH1144
Horse and Rider, 2005
Acrylic on paper
18 x 16 inches; 45.7 x 40.6 cm
custom framed with Museum Optium Tru Vue InvisibleAcrylic
Signed and dated LR by the Artist
WGRH6004
Richard Hambleton - Marlboro
CONCEPTUAL ARTIST
Born in Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC and relocated to NYC in the late 70’s, Richard Art Hambleton is the Godfather of Public Art who used the urban canvas to evoke public reaction. He is reputed as an elusive genius after the early deaths of his colleagues Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring. Hambleton is the original American Pop Expressionist with unforgettable images that have permeated our collective consciousness for four decades now. His celebrated works include acclaimed series known as Image Mass Murder, Marlboro Man, Shadow Man, Shadow Head Portraits, Horse and Riders, and Beautiful Paintings. Hambleton died on October 29, 2017 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Surgeon General in Marlboro Country, 1984
Varnish, enamel, and mixed media on canvas
20 x 16 in; 50.8 x 40.6 cm
Signed and dated on verso
WGRH1049
Marlboro Rodeo, 1984
Acrylic on canvas
Canvas size: 14 x 18 inches; 35.6 x 45.7 cm
Frame size: 15.75 x 19.6 inches; 40 x 49.8 cm
Signed and dated on verso
WGRH1048
Marlboro Country, 1985
Acrylic and mixed media
14 x 18 in; 35.6 x 45.7 cm 15 x 19 in; 38.1 x 48.3 cm frame
Signed and dated on verso
WGRH1250
Richard Hambleton - Bloodscapes
CONCEPTUAL ARTIST
Born in Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC and relocated to NYC in the late 70’s, Richard Art Hambleton is the Godfather of Public Art who used the urban canvas to evoke public reaction. He is reputed as an elusive genius after the early deaths of his colleagues Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring. Hambleton is the original American Pop Expressionist with unforgettable images that have permeated our collective consciousness for four decades now. His celebrated works include acclaimed series known as Image Mass Murder, Marlboro Man, Shadow Man, Shadow Head Portraits, Horse and Riders, and Beautiful Paintings. Hambleton died on October 29, 2017 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Bloodscape and blackened Shadow Head, ca. 1992-1994
Blood on Arches
Watercolor block paper with black acrylic paint on verso
15.5 x 22 inches; 39.4 x 55.9 cm
WGRH1350
Bloodscape, ca. 1992-1994
Blood on Arches
Watercolor block paper with black acrylic paint splatter
15.5 x 22 inches, 39.4 x 55.9 cm
WGRH1354
Bloodscape, 1992-1994
Blood on Arches
Watercolor block paper
13.75 x 21 inches; 34.9 x 53.3 cm
WGRH1346
Richard Hambleton - Shadowman
CONCEPTUAL ARTIST
Born in Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC and relocated to NYC in the late 70’s, Richard Art Hambleton is the Godfather of Public Art who used the urban canvas to evoke public reaction. He is reputed as an elusive genius after the early deaths of his colleagues Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring. Hambleton is the original American Pop Expressionist with unforgettable images that have permeated our collective consciousness for four decades now. His celebrated works include acclaimed series known as Image Mass Murder, Marlboro Man, Shadow Man, Shadow Head Portraits, Horse and Riders, and Beautiful Paintings. Hambleton died on October 29, 2017 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Shadowman, 1999
Acrylic on canvas
59.75 x 35.75 inches; 151.8 x 190.8 cm
Signed and dated LR
WGRH1439
Friedberg, ca. 1982-1983
Acrylic on canvas
42.5 x 24.80; 108 x 63 cm
Signed and titled on verso
WGRH1422
Shadowman, 1982
Acrylic on canvas
44 x 25.5 inches; 111.76 x 64.77 cm
46 x 27.5 x 2.25 inches; 116.84 x 69.85 x 5.72 cm framed
Signed lower left
WGRH1140
Richard Hambleton - Beautiful Paintings

CONCEPTUAL ARTIST
Born in Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC and relocated to NYC in the late 70’s, Richard Art Hambleton is the Godfather of Public Art who used the urban canvas to evoke public reaction. He is reputed as an elusive genius after the early deaths of his colleagues Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring. Hambleton is the original American Pop Expressionist with unforgettable images that have permeated our collective consciousness for four decades now. His celebrated works include acclaimed series known as Image Mass Murder, Marlboro Man, Shadow Man, Shadow Head Portraits, Horse and Riders, and Beautiful Paintings. Hambleton died on October 29, 2017 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Eve, 2007
Varnish, titled enamel and silver leaf on canvas mounted to wooden door
17.87 x 39.25 inches; 45.4 x 99.7 cm
Signed and dated lower right and verso
WGRH1085
Beautiful Painting, (Black and White Landscape), 1999
Acrylic on canvas
36 x 60 inches, 91.44 x 152.4 cm
Signed and dated LR
WGRH1438
Helen, Beautiful Painting, 2001
Metallic paint, Mixed media with beads, varnish on wood
13.75 x 15.75in; 34.9 x 40 cm
19.25 x 22.5 in; 48.9 x 57.2 cm (Framed)
Signed and dated lower right and verso
Custom framed with Museum Optium Tru Vue Invisible Acrylic
WGRH1100
Amanda, 2004
Tinted varnish, silver leaf, metallic paint and metallic dust on wood
13 x 11 inches; 33 x 27.9 cm
Custom framed with Museum Optium Tru Vue invisible Acrylic
Dated lower right and signed and dated ‘04 on verso
WGRH6005
Richard Hambleton - Print Editions (from the artist's lifetime)

CONCEPTUAL ARTIST
Born in Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC and relocated to NYC in the late 70’s, Richard Art Hambleton is the Godfather of Public Art who used the urban canvas to evoke public reaction. He is reputed as an elusive genius after the early deaths of his colleagues Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring. Hambleton is the original American Pop Expressionist with unforgettable images that have permeated our collective consciousness for four decades now. His celebrated works include acclaimed series known as Image Mass Murder, Marlboro Man, Shadow Man, Shadow Head Portraits, Horse and Riders, and Beautiful Paintings. Hambleton died on October 29, 2017 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Rainscape, 1985
Screen print, acrylic and mixed media on paper
51 x 27.5 inches; 129.5 x 69.9 cm
Edition 2/38
Signed, dated and numbered LR
WGRH1337
Rain Shade, Monsoon 1985
Acrylic on paper, silkscreen print; each is unique
76 x 30.5 inches, 198 x 77.6 cm
Edition size: AP 1, 38
Signed and numbered LR
I Only Have Eyes For You, 1980
Folded black-line print on paper as issued in a handmade, red folder printed, “Richard Hambleton 1980”
Limited edition 21
Signed and annotated “An Attitude” in pencil
Gang of Four, 2005
Four screenprints on Rives BFK Paper
SHEET: 30 x 22 inches
IMAGE: 22 1/4 x 16 1/2 inches
Edition: 20
Signed and dated lower right, numbered lower left
Marlboro Dick Head, 2004
Offset lithograph on Newsprint for Artist Reception and Auction “On The Block” Announcement
15 3/4 × 15 3/4 inches; 40 × 40 cm
Signed LR in black ballpoint pen “R Hambleton”
Custom framed in Optium Tru Vue Invisible Acrylic
WGRH1404
Cat Stack portfolio, 2006
Three screenprints on Rives BFK paper
SHEET: 40 x 26 inches; 101.6 x 66 cm (each)
IMAGE: 33 x 18.25 inches; 83.2 x 46.4 cm (each)
Each pencil signed lower right, numbered lower left
R. Hambleton Investigation Department June 27-July 12 Flavio Belli Gallery Exhibition Announcement, 1981
Offset lithograph 26.75 x 16.75 inches; 67.9 x 42.5 cm
Signed and numbered blue pen LR
Edition: 25
Richard Hambleton - Shadow Head Portraits

CONCEPTUAL ARTIST
Born in Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC and relocated to NYC in the late 70’s, Richard Art Hambleton is the Godfather of Public Art who used the urban canvas to evoke public reaction. He is reputed as an elusive genius after the early deaths of his colleagues Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring. Hambleton is the original American Pop Expressionist with unforgettable images that have permeated our collective consciousness for four decades now. His celebrated works include acclaimed series known as Image Mass Murder, Marlboro Man, Shadow Man, Shadow Head Portraits, Horse and Riders, and Beautiful Paintings. Hambleton died on October 29, 2017 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Shadow Head Portrait, 2008
Acrylic on paper
24 x 16 inches; 61 x 43.2 cm
Signed and dated center right
WGRH6016
Shadow Head Portrait , 2003
Acrylic on paper
21 x 15 inches; 54.6 x 38.1 cm
Signed and dated LR
WGRH6017
Shadow Head Portrait, 2004
Acrylic and metallic paint on paper
19 x 12 inches; 48.3 x 30.5 cm
Signed & Dated LR
WGRH1240
Shadow Head Portrait, 02-03
Acrylic and gouache on paper
Framed size 26 x 21 inches, 66.0 53.3 cm
WGRH3005