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Richard Tuttle

American · b. 1941 · Painter, Printmaker

Richard Dean Tuttle is an American postminimalist artist known for his small, casual, subtle, intimate works. His art makes use of scale and line. His works span a range of… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Richard Tuttle, Light Brown, Dark Brown, 1964, Acrylic paint on canvasLight Brown, Dark BrownKornfeld · CHF 150,000≈ $164,715≈ £127,115≈ €139,200Sign up to see
  2. Richard Tuttle, Sentences IV. Aus der Serie: Twenty Floor Drawings, 1989, Mixed Media (Holz, Blech, Styropor, Eisenstangen, Leinwandstoff, Farbe, Draht, Tackerklammern, Lichterkette, Lampenfassungen und Glühbirnen)Sentences IV. Aus der Serie: Twenty Floor DrawingsVan Ham · €61,920≈ $74,713≈ £56,032Sign up to see
  3. Richard Tuttle, Untitled from Letters (the Twenty-Six Series), Soldered metalUntitled from Letters (the Twenty-Six Series)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $58,188≈ £37,195≈ €42,807Sign up to see

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  1. Richard Tuttle, A B C D E, graphic reproduction on paper, 5 parts; framed
    A B C D E
    graphic reproduction on paper, 5 parts; framed · Paper
    32 × 92.5 cm; edition: 4/45
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1224
    €2,304≈ $2,427≈ £1,971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at im Kinsky ↗
  2. Richard Tuttle, Whiteness 7, 1994-1995, latex, fabric, styrofoam and wood, in 3 parts
    Whiteness 7, 1994-1995
    latex, fabric, styrofoam and wood, in 3 parts · Panel
    overall 33 1/2 x 47 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (85.1 x 120.7 x 6.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $22,500≈ £18,113≈ €21,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Richard Tuttle, No. 127, 60" center works (4), 1975, ink on paper
    No. 127, 60" center works (4), 1975
    Drawing · Paper
    14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 53
    $9,375≈ £7,227≈ €8,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Richard Tuttle, This drawing is about something just before, something like three or maybe four, Aquarell und Tuschfeder auf Papier (aus einem Ringheft)
    This drawing is about something just before, something like three or maybe four
    Watercolor
    35,4 × 28 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1587
    €3,750≈ $4,183≈ £2,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Grisebach ↗
  5. Richard Tuttle, Metal Shoes 2, 2009, aquatint, drypoint, copper plate embossment on paper
    Metal Shoes 2, 2009
    Aquatint · Paper
    6 h x 27½ w in (15 x 70 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 202
    $1,250≈ £874≈ €1,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  6. Richard Tuttle, Portland Works: Group II #6, 1976, Watercolor and graphite drawing, on airmail writing paper,
    Portland Works: Group II #6, 1976
    Watercolor · Paper
    S. 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm) frame 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 188
    $3,000≈ £1,957≈ €2,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Richard Tuttle, Memento/cENTER, 2002, Hardcover exhibition catalogue
    Memento/cENTER, 2002
    Hardcover exhibition catalogue
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 436
    $163≈ £106≈ €143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Richard Tuttle, Drawing Made with Three Lines of Any Color, 1976, Color marker on paper
    Drawing Made with Three Lines of Any Color, 1976
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 281
    $4,375≈ £2,842≈ €3,897Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Richard Tuttle, Word of Mouth; and Calm Down, from Artists for Obama, 2008 and 2012, Two etchings (one with acrylic spray), on wove paper (one with Chine collé), with full margins,
    Word of Mouth; and Calm Down, from Artists for Obama, 2008 and 2012
    Etching · Paper · ed. 75/150
    word I. 8 x 5 in. (20.3 x 12.7 cm) word S. 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm) calm I. 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm) calm S. 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (14 x 11.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 233
    $625≈ £386≈ €490Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Richard Tuttle, Custom and Presentation 16, 1984, Aquarell, Bleistift und Collage auf Papier mit Rahmen und Plastik
    Custom and Presentation 16, 1984
    Sculpture
    36,7 × 28,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 814
    €5,000≈ $6,804≈ £4,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
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Richard Tuttle signature

41 catalogued lots by Richard Tuttle record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (100% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the reverse8

Form

  • signed23
  • initialled8
  • signed and dated7
  • signed in pencil3
  • Signed, titled and dated '"W" Richard Tuttle 1988' on the reverse — W, Phillips, May 18, 2023
  • Signed, titled and dated '"W" Richard Tuttle 1988' on the reverse — W, Phillips, Apr 28, 2022
  • Signed, titled and dated "Lonesome Cowboy Styrofoam #2 R. Tuttle '88" on the reverse — Lonesome Cowboy Styrofoam #2, Phillips, Nov 18, 2021

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About Richard Tuttle

Richard Dean Tuttle is an American postminimalist artist known for his small, casual, subtle, intimate works. His art makes use of scale and line. His works span a range of formats, from sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and artist’s books to installation and furniture. He lives and works in New York City, Abiquiú, New Mexico, and Mount Desert, Maine.

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