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, Lithograph (J. 109), 1984, Lithograph, on Japanese paper, with full margins
    Lithograph (J. 109), 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 29/30
    I. 6 1/4 x 13 in. (15.9 x 33 cm) S. 9 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (23.5 x 37.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 246
    $1,197≈ £866≈ €1,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Phillips ↗
  2. Fred Sandback, Lithograph (J. 110), 1984, Lithograph in colors, on Japanese paper, with full margins
    Lithograph (J. 110), 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 9/35
    I. 7 x 17 in. (17.8 x 43.2 cm) S. 16 1/2 x 21 5/8 in. (41.9 x 54.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 247
    $1,260≈ £911≈ €1,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Fred Sandback, Lithograph (J. 108), 1984, Lithograph in brown, on Japanese paper, with full margins
    Lithograph (J. 108), 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 8/20
    I. 11 x 10 1/2 in. (27.9 x 26.7 cm) S. 24 1/2 x 36 1/4 in. (62.2 x 92.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 248
    $1,071≈ £774≈ €919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Fred Sandback, Mappe mit 10 Umkehrlithographien (Portfolio with 10 Reverse Lithographs): eight plates (J. 62-7, 69-70), 1977, Eight lithographs in brown, on Japan paper, with full margins, lacking plates 7 and 10
    Mappe mit 10 Umkehrlithographien (Portfolio with 10 Reverse Lithographs): eight plates (J. 62-7, 69-70), 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (13.3 x 13.3 cm) S. 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (19.1 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 212
    $16,380≈ £11,729≈ €13,592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Fred Sandback, Untitled (J. 22-27), 1976, The complete set of six lithographs in colors, on handmade paper, with full margins
    Untitled (J. 22-27), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 18/25
    all I. various sizes all S. 17 1/2 x 21 in. (44.5 x 53.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 213
    $8,820≈ £6,316≈ €7,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Fred Sandback, Untitled (J. 110), 1984, Lithograph in gray-green, yellow, and blue, on Japanese paper, with full margins
    Untitled (J. 110), 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 8/35
    I. 7 x 17 in. (17.8 x 43.2 cm) S. 16 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (41.9 x 54.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    $2,268≈ £1,624≈ €1,882Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Phillips ↗
  7. Fred Sandback, Untitled, 1984, lithograph in colors
    Untitled, 1984
    Lithograph
    24¾ h x 36¼ w in (63 x 92 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 234
    $1,500≈ £1,082≈ €1,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Fred Sandback, Untitled, 1990, blue, red and yellow acrylic yarn
    Untitled, 1990
    Acrylic
    90 x 11 x 11 in. (228.6 x 27.9 x 27.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 158
    $69,300≈ £52,141≈ €57,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Fred Sandback, Serie von 6 Lithografien, 1975, Jeweils: Farblithografie auf Bütten
    Serie von 6 Lithografien, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    44,5 x 53cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 99
    €2,580≈ $3,048≈ £2,314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  10. Fred Sandback, Untitled (CR17), 1975, etching on Japanese paper
    Untitled (CR17), 1975
    Etching · Paper
    20 h x 23¾ w in (51 x 60 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 257
    $3,000≈ £2,284≈ €2,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
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About Fred Sandback

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

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