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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 (Body Print), 1974, pigment on graph paper
    Untitled (Body Print), 1974
    pigment on graph paper · Paper
    22 x 17 1/2 in. (55.9 x 44.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 402
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. David Hammons, Untitled, 1990, wire, hair, rubber, string, cord, feathers and linoleum
    Untitled, 1990
    Woodcut / linocut
    5 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (14 x 49.5 x 6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 327
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. David Hammons, Eye Magazine #14: Cobalt Myth Mechanics, 1986, Artist book, comprised of 17 works on paper in various media, bound (as issued),
    Eye Magazine #14: Cobalt Myth Mechanics, 1986
    Artist book, comprised of 17 works on paper in various media, bound (as issued), · Paper · ed. 14/200
    11 x 9 in. (27.9 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 163
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗

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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.

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