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James Turrell

American · b. 1943 · Painter, Sculptor

James Turrell is an American artist known for his work within the Light and Space movement. He is considered the "master of light" often creating art installations that mix… (Wikipedia)

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  1. James Turrell, Ariel, 2022, LED light, programming, shallow spaceArielPhillips · $660,400≈ £499,584≈ €594,312Sign up to see
  2. James Turrell, First Light, 1989-90, The complete set of 20 etching and aquatints, on Zerkall paper, with full margins,First LightPhillips · $191,000≈ £118,252≈ €138,566Sign up to see
  3. James Turrell, Top Right, hologram and glass constructionTop RightPhillips · $154,800≈ £115,350≈ €133,460Sign up to see

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  1. James Turrell, Site plan with elevation (Roden Crater), 1988, Photographische Emulsion, Tusche und Bleistift auf Mylar-Polyesterfolie
    Site plan with elevation (Roden Crater), 1988
    Photograph
    60 × 70 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 750
    €9,760≈ $12,026≈ £7,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. James Turrell, Roden Crater Blackline
    Roden Crater Blackline
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 326
    $1,800≈ £924≈ €1,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. James Turrell, Meeting, Original-Radierung (Aquatinta) auf gelblichem Velin
    Meeting
    Aquatint
    99,6 x 69,3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 495
    €1,904≈ $2,323≈ £1,264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Lempertz ↗
  4. James Turrell, The Irish Sky Garden, Overall site plan (night), 1991, photo emulsion, wax, acrylic, ink, graphite and wax pastel on Mylar
    The Irish Sky Garden, Overall site plan (night), 1991
    Acrylic · Other support
    94.3 x 155.3 cm (37 1/8 x 61 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. James Turrell, Hologram (IV 01), 2002, hologram and glass construction
    Hologram (IV 01), 2002
    hologram and glass construction
    50.8 x 40.2 x 2.7 cm. (20 x 15 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 103
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. James Turrell, Hologram Series, #03 (Blau) - September 2001, 2001, hologram and glass
    Hologram Series, #03 (Blau) - September 2001, 2001
    hologram and glass
    51 x 38 x 3 cm (20 1/8 x 14 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. James Turrell, Fastnet, 1992, aperture light installation
    Fastnet, 1992
    aperture light installation
    dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. James Turrell, Site Plan: Roden Crater, 1990, photography, wax, acrylic and oil on mylar and vellum
    Site Plan: Roden Crater, 1990
    Photograph · Other support
    108 x 155.5 cm (42 1/2 x 61 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
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About James Turrell

James Turrell is an American artist known for his work within the Light and Space movement. He is considered the "master of light" often creating art installations that mix natural light with artificial color through openings in ceilings thereby transforming internal spaces by ever shifting and changing color.

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