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Agnes Denes

American · b. 1931 · Painter, Printmaker

Agnes Denes is a Hungarian-born American conceptual artist based in New York City. She is known for works in a wide range of media—from poetry and philosophical writings to… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Agnes Denes, Study of Distortions - Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space, 1973-74, The complete suite of nine lithographs in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, with hand-written justification, the sheets loose (as issued) all contained in the original cream linen-covered portfolio with printed artist's nameStudy of Distortions - Isometric Systems in Isotropic SpacePhillips · $8,125≈ £6,245≈ €6,893Sign up to see
  2. Agnes Denes, Study of Distortions - Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space, 1974, lithograph in colors on ArchesStudy of Distortions - Isometric Systems in Isotropic SpaceRago Auctions · $6,350≈ £4,686≈ €5,375Sign up to see
  3. Agnes Denes, Study of Distortions (from the Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space portfolio), 1974, lithograph in colors on ArchesStudy of Distortions (from the Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space portfolio)Wright · $1,651≈ £1,252≈ €1,488Sign up to see

Agnes Denes’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for Agnes Denes between 2020 and 2026, of which 5 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $445Sign up free to see to $8.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $8.1kSign up free to see for Study of Distortions - Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space at Phillips in October 2020. The most common medium is lithographs (4 lots). Most results come from Wright (2), Phillips (2) and Rago Auctions (1).

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  1. Agnes Denes, Study of Distortions - Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space, 1974, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Study of Distortions - Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    13¾ h x 9¾ w in (35 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 203
    $6,350≈ £4,686≈ €5,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Agnes Denes, Study of Distortions (from the Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space portfolio), 1974, lithograph in colors
    Study of Distortions (from the Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space portfolio), 1974
    Lithograph
    13⅞ h x 9¾ w in (35 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 265
    $1,452≈ £1,101≈ €1,308Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  3. Agnes Denes, Study of Distortions (from the Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space portfolio), 1974, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Study of Distortions (from the Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space portfolio), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    10 h x 7½ w in (25 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 267
    $1,651≈ £1,252≈ €1,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  4. Agnes Denes, The Ghost of Nautilus: The Soul of an Image, 2014, Archival inkjet print in colors, on Hahnemühle German Etching paper, with full margins
    The Ghost of Nautilus: The Soul of an Image, 2014
    Print (other) · Paper
    I. 7 5/8 x 11 3/8 in. (19.4 x 28.9 cm) S. 11 1/2 x 15 in. (29.2 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $445≈ £357≈ €418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Phillips ↗
  5. Agnes Denes, Study of Distortions - Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space, 1973-74, The complete suite of nine lithographs in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, with hand-written justification, the sheets loose (as issued) all contained in the original cream linen-covered portfolio with printed artist's name
    Study of Distortions - Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space, 1973-74
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 17/50
    all I. various sizes all S. 13 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (35.5 x 25 cm) portfolio 15 5/8 x 11 3/8 x 0 7/8 in. (39.6 x 29 x 2.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $8,125≈ £6,245≈ €6,893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗

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Agnes Denes: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Agnes Denes at auction?

$8,125Sign up free to see, for Study of Distortions - Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space at Phillips (October 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Agnes Denes?

The median sale price is $1.7kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Agnes Denes have sold at auction?

5 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Agnes Denes?

Wright, Phillips and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Wright · Phillips · Rago Auctions

About Agnes Denes

Agnes Denes is a Hungarian-born American conceptual artist based in New York City. She is known for works in a wide range of media—from poetry and philosophical writings to extremely detailed drawings, sculptures, and iconic land art works, such as Wheatfield — A Confrontation (1982), a two-acre field of wheat in downtown Manhattan, commissioned by the Public Art Fund, and Tree Mountain—A Living Time Capsule (1992–96) in Ylöjärvi, Finland. Her work Rice/Tree/Burial with Time Capsule (1968–79) is recognized as one of the earliest examples of ecological art.

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