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Untitled from The Atelier Project
1986
Museum of Modern Art
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Reuben Nakian
1897
Sculpture
Representation
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31
Institutional Exhibitions
27
Works in Collection
40
Assets Indexed
2
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Art of the Twenties
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1979–1980
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Thirty Sculptors' Drawings
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1979
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The Artist as Adversary
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1971
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American Drawings and Watercolors: A Selection from the Collection
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1969–1970
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The New American Painting and Sculpture: The First Generation
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1969
About
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Reuben Nakian was an American sculptor and teacher of Armenian extraction. His works' recurring themes are from Greek and Roman mythology. Noted works include Leda and the Swan, The Rape of Lucrece, Hecuba, and The Birth of Venus. He was also commissioned to create portraits of Roosevelt's cabinet in the 1930s.
Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 25d ago
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Cleveland Museum of Art
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Museum of Modern Art
New York, US
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Art Institute of Chicago
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| Work | Auction House | Date | Estimate | Hammer Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artsy | Feb 2026 | $2,000 – $3,000 | Unsold |
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