Brice Marden

Brice Marden

American · 1938–2023 · Painter, Printmaker

Nicholas Brice Marden Jr. was an American artist generally described as minimalist, although his work has roots in abstract expressionism, color field painting, and lyrical… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Elements (Hydra) by Brice Marden, 1999-2000/2001, oil on linen, sold May 2015Elements (Hydra)Phillips · $9,237,000≈ £5,849,164≈ €8,089,150Sign up to see
  2. Star (for Patti Smith) by Brice Marden, 1972-74, oil and beeswax on canvas, triptych, sold May 2016Star (for Patti Smith)Phillips · $5,989,000≈ £4,152,108≈ €5,255,814Sign up to see
  3. Elements III by Brice Marden, 1983-1984, oil on canvas, in 4 parts, sold Jun 2021Elements IIIPhillips · $5,233,000≈ £3,741,064≈ €4,378,713Sign up to see

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  1. L.A. Muses (from the MoCA portfolio) by Brice Marden, 1999, etching and lithograph in colors on Somerset Velvet 330 gsm, sold Jun 2022
    L.A. Muses (from the MoCA portfolio), 1999
    Etching · Paper
    17 h x 26 w in (43 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 319
    $11,050≈ £9,089≈ €10,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Richard's Muse by Brice Marden, 2001, lithograph in colors on Somerset Satin, sold May 2022
    Richard's Muse, 2001
    Lithograph · Paper
    17 h x 26 w in (43 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 123
    $17,500≈ £13,999≈ €16,325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled by Brice Marden, 1988, ink over printed paper, sold May 2022
    Untitled, 1988
    Drawing · Paper
    7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 153
    $75,600≈ £60,860≈ €71,829Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Focus I-V (L. 32I-V) by Brice Marden, 1979, The complete set of five etchings and aquatint in colors, on Twinrocker paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2022
    Focus I-V (L. 32I-V), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 47/75
    all I. 4 x 4 in. (10.2 x 10.2 cm) all S. 15 1/4 x 11 in. (38.7 x 27.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 199
    $8,820≈ £6,773≈ €8,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. The Fungoid Rock by Brice Marden, 1996-1997, Etching and aquatint, on Richard de Bas paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2022
    The Fungoid Rock, 1996-1997
    Etching · Paper · ed. 15/45
    I. 9 x 7 3/8 in. (22.9 x 18.7 cm) S. 19 1/8 x 15 5/8 in. (48.6 x 39.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 200
    $8,190≈ £6,289≈ €7,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Han Shan Exit 1 by Brice Marden, 1992, Etching and aquatint, on handmade Twinrocker paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2022
    Han Shan Exit 1, 1992
    Etching · Paper · ed. 61/75
    I. 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (18.4 x 14 cm) S. 10 x 7 3/4 in. (25.4 x 19.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 201
    $9,450≈ £7,256≈ €8,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Cold Mountain Series, Zen Studies 1-6: plate 5 (L. 43/5) by Brice Marden, 1991, Etching and aquatint, on Whatman paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2022
    Cold Mountain Series, Zen Studies 1-6: plate 5 (L. 43/5), 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 9/35
    I. 20 1/2 x 27 in. (52.1 x 68.6 cm) S. 27 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. (69.9 x 90.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 85
    $56,700≈ £43,538≈ €52,485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Five Threes (L. 28) by Brice Marden, 1976-1977, The complete set of five etchings and aquatint in colors, on Stonehenge paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2022
    Five Threes (L. 28), 1976-1977
    Etching · Paper · ed. 6/25
    all I. 20 7/8 x 29 7/8 in. (53 x 75.9 cm) all S. 33 x 39 3/4 in. (83.8 x 101 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 86
    $20,160≈ £15,480≈ €18,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. #18, from Etchings to Rexroth (L. 40/18) by Brice Marden, 1986, Etching and aquatint, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins, sold Mar 2022
    #18, from Etchings to Rexroth (L. 40/18), 1986
    Etching · Paper · ed. VI/X
    I. 8 x 7 in. (20.3 x 17.8 cm) S. 19 5/8 x 16 in. (49.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    $6,048≈ £4,621≈ €5,503Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Green Book II by Brice Marden, 1995-1999, Indian ink on paper, sold Mar 2022
    Green Book II, 1995-1999
    Drawing · Paper
    27.2 x 12.7 cm (10 3/4 x 5 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 160
    £44,100≈ $58,499≈ €53,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗

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About Brice Marden

Nicholas Brice Marden Jr. was an American artist generally described as minimalist, although his work has roots in abstract expressionism, color field painting, and lyrical abstraction. He lived and worked in New York City; Tivoli, New York; Hydra, Greece; and Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania.

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