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John Altoon

Born : 1925Died : 1969Documented citizenships : United States

American painter and lithographer John Altoon (1925–1969) undertook training associated with Otis College of Art and Design, Chouinard Art Institute and Art Center College of Design.

His works are listed in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, MoMA in New York, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de San Francisco and the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. In 2022, JD Malat Gallery presents works by the artist in the group exhibition “Ferus: A Visual Conversation”, from 7 September to 8 October. A catalogue devoted to this exhibition is published on 7 March 2023, with an entry by art historian Richard Davey.

This profile brings together identity references for John Altoon and paintings, drawings and works on paper documented in auction catalogues.

Documented auction references

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1documented result with a price

Piguet

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Works recorded at auction

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Piguet

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Charcoal

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Catalogue period : 2024-11-28 — 2024-12-10

Published result : 400 CHF

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Estimate : CHF 800–1200

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Profile updated : 2026-10-21