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Lorna Simpson

American · b. 1960

Lorna Simpson is an American photographer and multimedia artist whose works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally. In 1990, she became one of the first… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Lorna Simpson, Constellation, 2020, ink and screenprint on gessoed fibreglassConstellationPhillips · £101,600≈ $132,761≈ €121,376Sign up to see
  2. Lorna Simpson, Twosomes, 2013, 24 bronze plaques and 19 photographs in bronze frames, in 43 partsTwosomesPhillips · £50,000≈ $63,465≈ €55,769Sign up to see
  3. Lorna Simpson, Portrait, 1988, silver gelatin print, in artist's frame with engraved plastic plaquePortraitPhillips · £44,100≈ $57,590≈ €48,591Sign up to see

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  1. Lorna Simpson, III, 1994, Norton Family Christmas Gift
    III, 1994
    Norton Family Christmas Gift
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 304
    $1,500≈ £921≈ €1,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Lorna Simpson, Corridor (Split), 2003, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Corridor (Split), 2003
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    22 1/2 x 44 7/8 in. (57.2 x 114 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 358
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Lorna Simpson, C-Ration, 1991, Gelatin silver prints, on one sheet of photo paper, with full margins
    C-Ration, 1991
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 20/50
    overall I. 19 x 42 1/4 in. (48.3 x 107.3 cm) S. 25 x 48 1/4 in. (63.5 x 122.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 109
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Lorna Simpson, Three Part Soul, 2016, ink and screenprint on claybord, in 3 parts
    Three Part Soul, 2016
    Screenprint
    each part 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm.) overall 72 x 36 in. (182.9 x 91.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Lorna Simpson, Three Part Soul, 2016, ink and screenprint on claybord, in 3 parts
    Three Part Soul, 2016
    Screenprint
    each part 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm.) overall 72 x 36 in. (182.9 x 91.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 341
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Lorna Simpson, Counting, 1991, Monumental photogravure and screenprint, on wove paper, with full margins
    Counting, 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. PP
    I. 68 x 35 in. (172.7 x 88.9 cm) S. 72 x 38 in. (182.9 x 96.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Lorna Simpson, 15 Mouths, 2002, The complete set of 15 Iris prints, on velour paper colléd to Hahnemühle copperplate paper, with letterpress, with full margins, justification and accompanying Audio CD, Easy to Remember , all contained in the original heavy card portfolio with printed title and artist's name
    15 Mouths, 2002
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. PP
    all I. 1 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (4.8 x 8.3 cm) all S. 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Lorna Simpson, Three Part Soul, 2016, ink and screenprint on claybord, in 3 parts
    Three Part Soul, 2016
    Screenprint
    each part 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm.) overall 72 x 36 in. (182.9 x 91.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Lorna Simpson, Lower Region, 1992, Polaroid print triptych
    Lower Region, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 2/4
    Each 23 1/4 x 19 1/8 in. (59.1 x 48.6 cm) Overall 23 1/4 x 58 in. (59.1 x 147.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
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Lorna Simpson signature

28 catalogued lots by Lorna Simpson record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (64% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the reverse9
  • lower right3
  • lower left1
  • upper left1

Form

  • signed15
  • signed and dated9
  • initialled3
  • signed in pencil1
  • Signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 'Constellation, 2020 LS' on the reverse — Constellation, Phillips, Oct 11, 2024
  • (i, ii) titled "3 PART SOUL" on the reverse (iii) signed, titled and dated "3 PART SOUL Lorna Simpson 2016" on the reverse — Three Part Soul, Phillips, Mar 9, 2022
  • (i, ii) titled "3 PART SOUL" on the reverse (iii) signed, titled and dated "3 PART SOUL Lorna Simpson 2016" on the reverse — Three Part Soul, Phillips, Nov 18, 2021

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About Lorna Simpson

Lorna Simpson is an American photographer and multimedia artist whose works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally. In 1990, she became one of the first African-American women to exhibit at the Venice Biennale. She came to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with photo-text installations such as Guarded Conditions and Square Deal that questioned the nature of identity, gender, race, history and representation. Simpson continues to explore these themes in relation to memory and history using photography, film, video, painting, drawing, audio, and sculpture.

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