Fred Sandback

American · 1943–2003 · Painter, Printmaker

Fred Sandback was an American minimalist conceptual-based sculptor known for his yarn sculptures, drawings, and prints. His estate is represented by David Zwirner. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Fred Sandback, Broadway Boogie Woogie (Sculptural Study, Twenty-two part Vertical Construction), 1991/2006, red, yellow, blue acrylic yarnBroadway Boogie Woogie (Sculptural Study, Twenty-two part Vertical Construction)Phillips · $545,000≈ £345,111≈ €477,275Sign up to see
  2. Fred Sandback, Untitled (Rust Brown Diagonal), 1976, rust brown acrylic yarnUntitled (Rust Brown Diagonal)Phillips · £146,500≈ $230,195≈ €206,769Sign up to see
  3. Fred Sandback, Untitled, 1972, red elastic cordUntitledPhillips · $197,000≈ £125,406≈ €173,905Sign up to see

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  1. Fred Sandback, Eight Variations for Gallery Heiner Friedrich, 1971-73, screenprint in colors on yellow paper
    Eight Variations for Gallery Heiner Friedrich, 1971-73
    Screenprint · Paper
    15¼ h x 18¾ w in (39 x 48 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 139
    $3,780≈ £2,943≈ €3,430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Fred Sandback, Eight Variations for Gallery Heiner Friedrich (J. 3-10), 1971-73, The complete set of eight screenprints in colors, on yellow wove paper, with full margins
    Eight Variations for Gallery Heiner Friedrich (J. 3-10), 1971-73
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 21/50
    all approx. I. 13 1/2 x 16 in. (34.3 x 40.6 cm) all S. 15 3/8 x 18 7/8 in. (39.1 x 47.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 94
    $5,715≈ £4,556≈ €5,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Fred Sandback, Eight Variations for Galerie Heiner Friedrich, 1971-73, screenprint in colors on yellow paper
    Eight Variations for Galerie Heiner Friedrich, 1971-73
    Screenprint · Paper
    15¼ h x 18¾ w in (39 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 158
    $8,190≈ £6,799≈ €7,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Fred Sandback, Untitled (J. 1), 1970, Screenprint in colors, on yellow laid paper, with full margins
    Untitled (J. 1), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 82/100
    I. 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (39.4 x 52.1 cm) S. 19 1/4 x 25 3/4 in. (48.9 x 65.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 88
    $2,016≈ £1,674≈ €1,884Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. Fred Sandback, Structures in black and white, 1970, Serigrafie auf gelbem Velin
    Structures in black and white, 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 5/100
    39,5 x 52cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 34
    €903≈ $1,025≈ £790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Fred Sandback, Eight Variations for Galerie Heiner Friedrich, 1971-73, The complete set of eight screenprints in colors, on yellow wove paper, with full margins,
    Eight Variations for Galerie Heiner Friedrich, 1971-73
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 4/50
    all I. various sizes all S. 15 3/8 x 18 7/8 in. (39.1 x 47.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 265
    $6,250≈ £4,767≈ €5,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Fred Sandback, Eight Variations for Heiner Friedrich Gallery, 1971-1973, screenprint on paper
    Eight Variations for Heiner Friedrich Gallery, 1971-1973
    Screenprint · Paper
    15¼ h x 18¾ w in (39 x 48 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 117
    $8,750≈ £6,963≈ €8,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Fred Sandback, Siebdruck (Screenprint), 1970, Screenprint in black and white, on yellow wove paper, the full sheet,
    Siebdruck (Screenprint), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 21/100
    S. 49.7 x 64.9 cm (19 5/8 x 25 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 112
    £1,500≈ $2,280≈ €1,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  9. Fred Sandback, Variations for Gallery Heiner Friedrich, 1971-1973, The complete set of eight screenprints in colors, on yellow wove paper, with full margins,
    Variations for Gallery Heiner Friedrich, 1971-1973
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 21/50
    all I. various sizes all S. 15 3/8 x 18 7/8 in (39.1 x 47.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    $10,000≈ £6,436≈ €7,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Fred Sandback, Structures in Black and White, 1970, Silkscreen in colours
    Structures in Black and White, 1970
    Screenprint · Other support
    48,9 : 64,2 cm (19,2 : 25,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 735
    €1,320≈ $1,758≈ £897Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
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