Hank Willis Thomas

American · b. 1976

Hank Willis Thomas is an American conceptual artist. Based in Brooklyn, New York, he works primarily with themes related to identity, history, and popular culture. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Hank Willis Thomas, Society of the Spectacle (Spectrum IV), 2019, UV print on retroreflective vinyl mounted to DibondSociety of the Spectacle (Spectrum IV)Phillips · $127,000≈ £107,282≈ €120,436Sign up to see
  2. Hank Willis Thomas, Hand of God, 2017, fiberglass and chameleon auto paint finishHand of GodPhillips · $63,000≈ £52,932≈ €60,507Sign up to see
  3. Hank Willis Thomas, Zero Hour (from Wayfarer ), 2012, digital chromogenic print and Plexiglas with Lumisty film, in 6 partsZero Hour (from Wayfarer )Phillips · $50,000≈ £38,530≈ €44,263Sign up to see

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  1. Hank Willis Thomas, Branded Head, 2003, Chromogenic print; signed
    Branded Head, 2003
    Photograph
    20 x 13 3/4 in. (50.8 x 33.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 21
    $2,304≈ £1,710≈ €1,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Hank Willis Thomas, Black Power, 2008, digital C-print
    Black Power, 2008
    Photograph
    14¼ h x 22¾ w in (36 x 58 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 326
    $4,445≈ £3,314≈ €3,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Hank Willis Thomas, Seeker, 2012, Chromogenic print and Plexiglas with Lumisty film
    Seeker, 2012
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    48 x 39 1/2 in. (121.9 x 100.3 cm) Overall 49 5/8 x 41 1/4 in. (126 x 104.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    $38,100≈ £29,117≈ €34,772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Hank Willis Thomas, So Glad We Made It, 1977/2006, Chromogenic print
    So Glad We Made It, 1977/2006
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    41 3/7 x 48 5/8 in. (105.2 x 123.5 cm) Overall 51 1/2 x 58 in. (130.8 x 147.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 64
    $22,860≈ £18,071≈ €21,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Hank Willis Thomas, It’s The Real Thing, 1978/2006, Chromogenic print
    It’s The Real Thing, 1978/2006
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    46 3/4 x 42 in. (118.7 x 106.7 cm) Overall 56 1/2 x 51 1/2 in. (143.5 x 130.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    $20,320≈ £16,063≈ €18,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Hank Willis Thomas, Baron of the Crossroads, 2012, Chromogenic print and Plexiglas with Lumisty film
    Baron of the Crossroads, 2012
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    48 x 35 3/8 in. (121.9 x 89.9 cm) Overall 49 1/2 x 37 in. (125.7 x 94 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    $30,480≈ £24,797≈ €28,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Hank Willis Thomas, Jordan and Johnnie Walker in Timberland Circa 1923 from the series Branded, 2006, inkjet print on canvas
    Jordan and Johnnie Walker in Timberland Circa 1923 from the series Branded, 2006
    Photograph · Canvas · ed. 3/5
    21 1/8 x 24 1/8 in. (53.7 x 61.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 215
    $11,430≈ £9,655≈ €10,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Hank Willis Thomas, An Unidentified Jamaican Boy Uses the Puma H Street Running Shoe to Run for His Freedom, 2003-2006, Chromogenic print
    An Unidentified Jamaican Boy Uses the Puma H Street Running Shoe to Run for His Freedom, 2003-2006
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    42 x 56 in. (106.7 x 142.2 cm) Overall 51 x 65 in. (129.5 x 165.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 258
    $11,970≈ £10,833≈ €12,333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Hank Willis Thomas, Zero Hour (from Wayfarer ), 2012, digital chromogenic print and Plexiglas with Lumisty film, in 6 parts
    Zero Hour (from Wayfarer ), 2012
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    each 27 x 20 in. (68.6 x 50.8 cm.) overall 27 x 120 in. (68.6 x 304.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 362
    $50,000≈ £38,530≈ €44,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Hank Willis Thomas, The Liberation of T.O. I'm not goin back ta' work for massa in dat' darn field, 2003, Lambda photograph
    The Liberation of T.O. I'm not goin back ta' work for massa in dat' darn field, 2003
    Photograph
    58 x 50 1/2 in. (147.3 x 128.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 320
    $8,750≈ £5,787≈ €8,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗

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