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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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  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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  1. David Hammons, Untitled, 2017, wooden mask, acrylic, wicker, straw, metal and wood base
    Untitled, 2017
    Acrylic · Panel
    mask 15 x 7 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (38.1 x 19.7 x 26.7 cm.) overall 23 1/4 x 8 x 10 1/2 in. (59.1 x 20.3 x 26.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    $880,000≈ £669,049≈ €748,363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–1,000,000View at Phillips ↗

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