Frank Auerbach

British · 1931–2024 · Painter, Printmaker

Frank Helmut Auerbach was a German-born British painter. Born in Germany to Jewish parents, he became a naturalised British subject in 1947. He is considered one of the leading… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Frank Auerbach, J.Y.M. Seated in the Studio II, 1987-1988, oil on canvasJ.Y.M. Seated in the Studio IIPhillips · £635,000≈ $809,689≈ €743,174Sign up to see
  2. Frank Auerbach, J.Y.M. in the Studio II, 1963/64, Oil on panelJ.Y.M. in the Studio IIKetterer Kunst · €305,000≈ $416,081≈ £247,299Sign up to see
  3. Frank Auerbach, Seated Figure I, 1965, oil, charcoal and crayon on joined paperSeated Figure IPhillips · £100,000≈ $121,680≈ €115,271Sign up to see

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  1. Frank Auerbach, Mornington Crescent, 1972 - 1973, pen and marker on paper
    Mornington Crescent, 1972 - 1973
    Drawing · Paper
    21.2 x 21.2 cm (8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    £6,000≈ $8,030≈ €6,813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Frank Auerbach, Study for Tree in Primrose Hill, 1986, crayon and marker on paper
    Study for Tree in Primrose Hill, 1986
    Drawing · Paper
    29.5 x 39.4 cm (11 5/8 x 15 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 129
    £3,750≈ $5,019≈ €4,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  3. Frank Auerbach, Julia, from Six Etchings of Heads, 1980-81, Etching, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Julia, from Six Etchings of Heads, 1980-81
    Etching · Paper · ed. 5/50
    I. 13 x 14.5 cm (5 1/8 x 5 3/4 in.) S. 39 x 33.5 cm (15 3/8 x 13 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    £3,000≈ $3,872≈ €3,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  4. Frank Auerbach, Gerda Boehm, from Six Etchings of Heads, 1980-81, Etching, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Gerda Boehm, from Six Etchings of Heads, 1980-81
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/50
    I. 15 x 13 cm (5 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.) S. 39.5 x 34 cm (15 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 82
    £3,250≈ $4,195≈ €3,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. Frank Auerbach, St. Pancras Steps, 1978-79, coloured markers, crayon and oil on paper
    St. Pancras Steps, 1978-79
    Oil · Paper
    24.7 x 20.9 cm (9 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    £18,750≈ $23,366≈ €21,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Frank Auerbach, Sketch for Camden Town, pencil and coloured marker on paper
    Sketch for Camden Town
    Drawing · Paper
    20.3 x 25.4 cm (7 7/8 x 10 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 160
    £6,250≈ $7,789≈ €7,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Frank Auerbach, Sketch – four figures at a table, pencil and black chalk on paper
    Sketch – four figures at a table
    Drawing · Paper
    17.5 x 25.2 cm (6 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 161
    £5,625≈ $7,010≈ €6,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Frank Auerbach, Sketch for Camden Town, black chalk and pencil on paper
    Sketch for Camden Town
    Drawing · Paper
    17.8 x 25.4 cm (7 x 10 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    £7,500≈ $9,347≈ €8,763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Frank Auerbach, Seated Figure I, 1965, oil, charcoal and crayon on joined paper
    Seated Figure I, 1965
    Oil · Paper
    86 x 56.5 cm (33 7/8 x 22 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    £100,000≈ $121,680≈ €115,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Frank Auerbach, Catherine, from Seven Portraits, 1989-90, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    Catherine, from Seven Portraits, 1989-90
    Etching · Paper · ed. 35/50
    I. 17.8 x 14.6 cm (7 x 5 3/4 in.) S. 25.7 x 21.3 cm (10 1/8 x 8 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    £4,000≈ $4,930≈ €4,621Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗

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