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Chris Burden

American · 1946–2015 · Painter, Printmaker

Christopher Lee Burden was an American artist working in performance art, sculpture, and installation art. Burden became known in the 1970s for his performance art works,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Chris Burden, Viagra Tower, stainless steel reproduction and erector parts on wood baseViagra TowerBonhams · $152,900≈ £114,309≈ €133,177Sign up to see
  2. Chris Burden, 747, Bed Piece, and Prelude to 220 or 110 (4), 1971-1973, Gelatin silver print747, Bed Piece, and Prelude to 220 or 110 (4)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $93,750≈ £76,387≈ €88,510Sign up to see
  3. Chris Burden, Hospital Ship, 1992, metal bicycle frame, stainless steel wire, metal and miniaturesHospital ShipPhillips · $62,500≈ £50,185≈ €58,319Sign up to see

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  1. Chris Burden, Untitled (C. p. 198), 1974, Lithograph in colors, on Copperplate paper, with full margins
    Untitled (C. p. 198), 1974
    Lithograph · Panel
    I. 16 x 13 in. (40.6 x 33 cm) S. 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 212
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Chris Burden, Bed Piece, 1972, gelatin silver print
    Bed Piece, 1972
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 137
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Chris Burden, Prelude to 220, or 110, 1971, gelatin silver print, in 2 parts
    Prelude to 220, or 110, 1971
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    each 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (26.7 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Chris Burden, Big Pointy #1, 2006, Polaroid print on paper
    Big Pointy #1, 2006
    Photograph · Paper
    32½ x 22 in. (82.6 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Chris Burden, Deluxe Photo Book 71-73, 1974, The complete artist's book containing 44 gelatin silver prints and 9 chromogenic prints depicting 23 project/performances by the artist, with accompanying typed descriptions, justification, title page and photography credit page, all contained in loose leaf sleeves and original black vinyl binder with hand-painted artist's name and title
    Deluxe Photo Book 71-73, 1974
    Photograph · ed. 5/50
    Binder 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (29.2 x 29.2 x 6.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Chris Burden, Deluxe Photo Book 71-73, 1974, The complete artist's book containing 44 gelatin silver prints and 9 chromogenic prints depicting 23 project/performances by the artist, with accompanying typed descriptions, justification, title page and photography credit page, all contained in loose leaf sleeves and original black vinyl binder with hand-painted artist's name and title
    Deluxe Photo Book 71-73, 1974
    Photograph · ed. 5/50
    Binder 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (29.2 x 29.2 x 6.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 89
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Chris Burden, Indo China Bridge, 2002, Stainless Steel object (Stainless Steel reproduction Mysto Type 1 Erector parts)
    Indo China Bridge, 2002
    Sculpture · ed. 4/12
    38.7 x 114.3 x 21.6 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 288
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €12,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Chris Burden, If You Fly, If You Drive (diptych), 1973, The complete set of two lithographs, on Arches paper, with full margins,
    If You Fly, If You Drive (diptych), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 40/50
    fly I. 24 3/4 x 19 in. (62.9 x 48.3 cm) drive I. 24 3/4 x 21 1/2 in. (62.9 x 54.6 cm) both S. 30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 282
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Chris Burden, Coyote Stories, 2005, The complete set of 10 etchings with aquatint in colors, on natural Gampi collé to Magnami Pescia paper, with full margins, with printed text on Kozo-backed Gampi to Magami Pescia paper (25 pages),
    Coyote Stories, 2005
    Etching · Paper
    16 1/4 x 14 in (41.3 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 210
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Chris Burden, Coyote Stories Portfolio, 2005, The complete set of ten etchings with aquatint in colors, on natural gampi to Magnami Pescia paper, with full margins, with printed text on Kozo-backed Gampi to Magami Pescia paper (25 pages),
    Coyote Stories Portfolio, 2005
    Etching · Paper
    16 1/4 x 14 in (41.3 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗

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Chris Burden signature

20 catalogued lots by Chris Burden record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (75% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right3
  • on the reverse1

Form

  • signed12
  • signed in pencil5
  • signed and dated3
  • Each signed, numbered and dated "2/5 Chris Burden 71" lower right — Prelude to 220, or 110, Phillips, Dec 2, 2024
  • Signed, numbered and dated "2/5 Chris Burden 72" lower right — Bed Piece, Phillips, Dec 2, 2024
  • Signed, numbered and dated "2/5 Chris Burden 73" lower right — 747, Phillips, Sep 25, 2024

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About Chris Burden

Christopher Lee Burden was an American artist working in performance art, sculpture, and installation art. Burden became known in the 1970s for his performance art works, including Shoot (1971), where he arranged for a friend to shoot him in the arm with a small-caliber rifle. A prolific artist, Burden created many well-known installations, public artworks, and sculptures before his death in 2015.

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