Artist Spotlight: John Alexander

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Our Modern + Contemporary Fine Art Auction on February 20th will feature many exceptional works by renowned artists. One of the standout pieces is The Summit Conference (1986), an oil painting by John Alexander estimated at $30,000–$50,000.


Known for his atmospheric depictions of the Gulf Coast’s bayou landscapes, Alexander infuses his paintings with surrealist elements, such as skeletons in formal wear and masked figures. The work on offer features two baboons facing off against one another, with intense, expressive brushstrokes suggesting a deeper political commentary during the tense era of the Reykjavik Summit talks between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev.



John Alexander (American, b. 1945), The Summit Conference, 1986, oil on canvas, 60″ x 66″.Estimate: $30,000–$50,000
John Alexander (American, b. 1945), The Summit Conference, 1986, oil on canvas, 60″ x 66″.
Estimate: $30,000–$50,000

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