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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, Obama Shrine - 16th Century - Obama Japan, 2012, screenprint in colors on Mylar and BFK Rives
    Obama Shrine - 16th Century - Obama Japan, 2012
    Screenprint · Other support
    6¾ h x 8¾ w in (17 x 22 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 301
    $4,192≈ £3,459≈ €3,901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. David Hammons, Obama Shrine - 16th Century - Obama Japan, from Artists for Obama II, 2012, Screenprint in colors, on three sheets of Mylar and Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Obama Shrine - 16th Century - Obama Japan, from Artists for Obama II, 2012
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 41/150
    I. 6 3/4 x 9 in. (17.1 x 22.9 cm) S. 8 3/4 x 11 in. (22.2 x 27.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 347
    $1,512≈ £1,336≈ €1,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  3. David Hammons, Moving to the Other Side, 1969, silkscreen on wove paper
    Moving to the Other Side, 1969
    Screenprint · Paper
    75.9 x 89.5 cm (29 7/8 x 35 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    £175,000≈ $228,813≈ €195,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. David Hammons, Obama Shrine - 16th century - Obama, Japan, from Artists for Obama, 2012, Screenprint in colors, on Mylar and wove paper, with full margins,
    Obama Shrine - 16th century - Obama, Japan, from Artists for Obama, 2012
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. 47/150
    I. 6 3/4 x 9 in. (17.1 x 22.9 cm) S. 8 3/4 x 11 in. (22.2 x 27.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 302
    $2,375≈ £1,468≈ €1,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. David Hammons, Moving to the Other Side, 1969, silkscreen, in shades of gray on cream wove paper
    Moving to the Other Side, 1969
    Screenprint · Paper
    34 1/2 x 29 1/4 in. (87.6 x 74.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 48
    $112,500≈ £69,436≈ €86,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗

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