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David Hammons

American · b. 1943

David Hammons is an American artist, best known for his works in and around New York City and Los Angeles during the 1970s and 1980s. (Wikipedia)

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43auction results2006–2026years recorded91%sold (39)$106kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. David Hammons, Untitled, 2000, crystal, brass, frosted glass, light fixtures, hardware and steelUntitledPhillips · $8,005,000≈ £5,009,073≈ €5,976,557Sign up to see
  2. David Hammons, It’s Not Necessary, 1990, wire basket, sheet music, tennis balls, crystals, nails and wire on fabricIt’s Not NecessaryPhillips · $5,475,000≈ £3,914,069≈ €4,581,207Sign up to see
  3. David Hammons, Untitled, 1988, rubber tube, frying pans and metal chainsUntitledPhillips · $3,660,000≈ £2,719,774≈ €3,234,358Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 43 auction results for David Hammons between 2006 and 2026, of which 39 sold (91%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.4kSign up free to see to $8MSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $8MSign up free to see for Untitled at Phillips in November 2013. The most common medium is works on paper (10 lots). Most results come from Phillips (34), Bonhams (3) and Clarke Auction Gallery (2).

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  1. David Hammons, Untitled (Body Print), 1977, grease and dry pigment on paper
    Untitled (Body Print), 1977
    grease and dry pigment on paper · Paper
    26 x 20 in. (66 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 320
    $335,400≈ £249,925≈ €289,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. David Hammons, Untitled (Body Print), 1969, grease and dry pigment on paperboard
    Untitled (Body Print), 1969
    grease and dry pigment on paperboard · Board
    26 1/8 x 19 7/8 in. (66.4 x 50.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    $1,225,500≈ £914,075≈ €1,054,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. David Hammons, African American Flag, 1989, printed fabric and painted wood pole
    African American Flag, 1989
    Print (other) · Panel
    flag 8 3/8 x 12 in. (21.3 x 30.5 cm) pole 19 5/8 in. (49.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    $6,450≈ £4,782≈ €5,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. David Hammons, Harlem After Dark (Beck's beer bottles), 1997, beer bottles, printed paper
    Harlem After Dark (Beck's beer bottles), 1997
    Print (other) · Paper
    8⅜ h x 2½ dia in (21 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 202
    $6,930≈ £5,334≈ €6,368Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. David Hammons, Money Tree (für Parkett 31), 1992, Gelatinesilberabzug. Mit Mappe
    Money Tree (für Parkett 31), 1992
    Photograph
    42 x 28cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 101
    €1,980≈ $2,103≈ £1,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. David Hammons, The Holy Bible: Old Testament, 2002, Leather bound book of the revised and expanded two volume Marcel Duchamp Catalogue Raisonné, The Complete Works of Marcel Duchamp , published in 2000 by Arturo Schwartz, with gold embossed lettering on the spine and paper edge-gilding, contained in the original slipcase
    The Holy Bible: Old Testament, 2002
    Leather bound book of the revised and expanded two volume Marcel Duchamp Catalogue Raisonné, The Complete Works of Marcel Duchamp , published in 2000 by Arturo Schwartz, with gold embossed lettering on the spine and paper edge-gilding, contained in the original slipcase · Paper · ed. 147/165
    12 7/8 x 10 1/4 x 2 in. (32.7 x 26 x 5.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 399
    $8,255≈ £6,757≈ €7,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. David Hammons, Money Tree (P. 31), 1992, Sepia print
    Money Tree (P. 31), 1992
    Print (other) · ed. VIII/XVV
    I. 16 1/4 x 10 3/4 in. (41.3 x 27.3 cm) S. 19 3/4 x 16 in. (50.2 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 88
    $2,540≈ £2,021≈ €2,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. David Hammons, Mobile Garden, 1998, Chromogenic print
    Mobile Garden, 1998
    Photograph
    I. 16 3/4 x 21 5/8 in. (42.5 x 54.9 cm) S. 19 7/8 x 23 7/8 in. (50.5 x 60.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 89
    $1,651≈ £1,314≈ €1,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  9. David Hammons, Untitled, mixed media
    Untitled
    Mixed media · ed. 5/17
    canvas 80 x 70 in. (203.2 x 177.8 cm.) installation dimensions 102 x 84 x 10 in. (259.1 x 213.4 x 25.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 329
    $1,633,000≈ £1,304,730≈ €1,500,781Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,300,000–1,800,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. David Hammons, Untitled (Kool-Aid drawing #1), 2004, Kool-Aid powdered drink on paper with silk curtain, in artist's frame
    Untitled (Kool-Aid drawing #1), 2004
    Kool-Aid powdered drink on paper with silk curtain, in artist's frame · Paper
    44 x 28 7/8 in. (111.8 x 73.3 cm) overall dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 344
    $107,950≈ £86,250≈ €99,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗

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David Hammons: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by David Hammons at auction?

$8,005,000Sign up free to see, for Untitled at Phillips (November 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for David Hammons?

The median sale price is $106kSign up free to see across 39 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by David Hammons have sold at auction?

39 of 43 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell David Hammons?

Phillips, Bonhams and Clarke Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Bonhams · Clarke Auction Gallery

About David Hammons

David Hammons is an American artist, best known for his works in and around New York City and Los Angeles during the 1970s and 1980s.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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