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David Hammons, African-American Flag

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, 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. David Hammons, Elephant Dung, 1986, poster paint on elephant dung, found objects and rope
    Elephant Dung, 1986
    Print (other)
    14 x 20 x 16 cm (5 1/2 x 7 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    £226,800≈ $311,895≈ €268,829Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. David Hammons, Pray for America, 1994, Poster
    Pray for America, 1994
    Print (other)
    Sight: 36.75" high x 25.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 104
    $1,400≈ £1,053≈ €1,151HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  6. David Hammons, African American Flag, 1989, printed fabric with painted wood pole
    African American Flag, 1989
    Print (other) · Panel
    flag 8 x 12 in. (20.3 x 30.5 cm.) pole 19 5/8 in. (49.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 130
    $16,250≈ £9,690≈ €11,696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. David Hammons, (American b.1943), Untitled (Body Print)
    (American b.1943)
    Print (other)
    33 1/2 x 27 1/2in (85 x 68.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 237
    $105,750≈ £55,764≈ €82,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗

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