Robert Rauschenberg

Robert Rauschenberg

American · 1925–2008 · Painter, Printmaker

Milton Ernest "Robert" or "Bob" Rauschenberg was an American painter and multi-media artist, whose work has been associated with numerous mid-20th century art movements… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Robert Rauschenberg, Gospel Yodel (Salvage Series), 1984, silkscreen ink and acrylic on canvasGospel Yodel (Salvage Series)Phillips · £709,500≈ $952,646≈ €817,792Sign up to see
  2. Robert Rauschenberg, County Sweep (Galvanic Suite), 1989, Mixed mediaCounty Sweep (Galvanic Suite)Ketterer Kunst · €537,500≈ $631,778≈ £471,581Sign up to see
  3. Robert Rauschenberg, Climb (Urban Bourbon), 1993, silkscreen ink and acrylic on stainless steel with steel and rubber, in artist's frames, in 2 partsClimb (Urban Bourbon)Phillips · $619,200≈ £461,401≈ €533,839Sign up to see

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  1. Robert Rauschenberg, Quorum, from Bones and Unions (G. 645), 1975, Multiple comprised of rag-mud, rope, bamboo and mud
    Quorum, from Bones and Unions (G. 645), 1975
    Multiple · ed. 10/13
    dimensions variable 60 x 44 x 4 1/4 in. (152.4 x 111.8 x 10.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 297
    $5,805≈ £4,300≈ €4,948Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Robert Rauschenberg, Composition (from Tares series), 1972, collage multiple in colors
    Composition (from Tares series), 1972
    Multiple
    23⅝ h x 15½ w in (60 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 106
    $3,432≈ £2,615≈ €2,971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Robert Rauschenberg, Passport, from Ten from Leo Castelli (F. 39), 1967, Screenprint in colors, on three Plexiglas discs, assembled in a rotating multiple (as issued)
    Passport, from Ten from Leo Castelli (F. 39), 1967
    Multiple · ed. 1/200
    diameter 20 x 1 1/4 in. (50.8 x 3.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 315
    $4,826≈ £3,876≈ €4,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Robert Rauschenberg, Little Joe (from the Bones and Unions series), 1975, handmade paper, fabric and bamboo multiple
    Little Joe (from the Bones and Unions series), 1975
    Multiple · Paper
    24 h x 28 w x 3 d in (61 x 71 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 264
    $3,500≈ £2,879≈ €3,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Robert Rauschenberg, Speaking in Tongues record, 1983, vinyl record, offset lithograph in colors, plastic
    Speaking in Tongues record, 1983
    Multiple
    13 h x 13 w in (33 x 33 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 361
    $1,188≈ £887≈ €1,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  6. Robert Rauschenberg, Tibetan Keys (Double Bevel), from Tibetan Keys and Locks, 1987, Steel multiple with screenprinted decals, hand-coloring in screenprinting ink and polyurethane clear coat
    Tibetan Keys (Double Bevel), from Tibetan Keys and Locks, 1987
    Multiple · ed. 6/25
    10 x 36 x 10 in. (25.4 x 91.4 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 251
    $5,250≈ £4,036≈ €4,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Robert Rauschenberg, Tibetan Keys (Bevel), from Tibetan Keys and Locks, 1987, Powder-coated steel multiple with photoscreenprint decals in colours with hand-colouring and polyurethane
    Tibetan Keys (Bevel), from Tibetan Keys and Locks, 1987
    Multiple · ed. 10/25
    45.5 x 25 x 25 cm (17 7/8 x 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 66
    £2,375≈ $2,927≈ €2,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  8. Robert Rauschenberg, Samarkand Stitches VI, 1988, Colour silkscreen on multiple fabrics as well as imprinted textiles sewn together
    Samarkand Stitches VI, 1988
    Multiple · ed. 22/72
    196 x 6.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 695
    €7,217≈ $7,917≈ £5,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  9. Robert Rauschenberg, Passport, from Ten from Leo Castelli (F. 39), 1967, Screenprint in colors, on three Plexiglas discs, assembled in a rotating multiple (as issued)
    Passport, from Ten from Leo Castelli (F. 39), 1967
    Multiple · ed. 1/200
    diameter 20 x 1 1/4 in. (50.8 x 3.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 318
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
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