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Thomas Ruff

German · b. 1958 · Photographer

Thomas Ruff is a German photographer who lives and works in Düsseldorf, Germany. He has been described as "a master of edited and reimagined images". (Wikipedia)

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  1. Thomas Ruff, "13h 18m/-60°", C-Print auf Diasec"13h 18m/-60°"Van Ham · €126,438≈ $142,609≈ £90,655Sign up to see
  2. Thomas Ruff, Nudes fe16, 2000, laserchrome print, Diasec mounted, in artist's frameNudes fe16Phillips · £74,500≈ $117,174≈ €104,722Sign up to see
  3. Thomas Ruff, Sterne, 17h 51m /-22°, 1990, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to PlexiglasSterne, 17h 51m /-22°Phillips · $113,400≈ £83,388≈ €98,080Sign up to see

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  1. Thomas Ruff, Nude, 2002, Chromogenic print, printed 2024, face-mounted
    Nude, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    133 x 90.2 cm (52 3/8 x 35 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    £19,050≈ $24,079≈ €22,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Thomas Ruff, Interior 4A, 1979, C-print
    Interior 4A, 1979
    Photograph
    10⅞ h x 8⅛ w in (28 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 120
    $4,410≈ £3,396≈ €4,074Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Thomas Ruff, Substrates (S. 116-119), 2003, The complete set of four Ditone prints in colors, on Satin paper, flush-mounted to aluminum board (as issued), with full margins
    Substrates (S. 116-119), 2003
    The complete set of four Ditone prints in colors, on Satin paper, flush-mounted to aluminum board (as issued), with full margins · Paper · ed. HC
    all I. 35 x 25 1/2 in. (88.9 x 64.8 cm) all S. 39 3/8 x 29 1/2 in. (100 x 74.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $17,780≈ £13,694≈ €16,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 23 I, 2003, Inkjet print, Diasec mounted
    Substrat 23 I, 2003
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    95 7/8 x 62 7/8 in. (243.5 x 159.7 cm) Overall 105 7/8 x 72 3/4 in. (268.9 x 184.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 393
    $57,150≈ £43,676≈ €52,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Thomas Ruff, nudes ree07, 2000, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    nudes ree07, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    35 3/8 x 45 1/2 in. (89.9 x 115.6 cm) Overall 43 1/2 x 53 5/8 in. (110.5 x 136.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 394
    $22,860≈ £17,470≈ €20,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Thomas Ruff, Haus Nr. 8 I, 1998, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Haus Nr. 8 I, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 1/4
    56 7/8 x 76 1/8 in. (144.5 x 193.4 cm) Overall 81 3/4 x 99 in. (207.6 x 251.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 43
    $12,700≈ £9,706≈ €11,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Thomas Ruff, jpeg ca05, 2004, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    jpeg ca05, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    64 5/8 x 86 in. (164.1 x 218.4 cm) Overall 73 x 94 1/2 in. (185.4 x 240 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    $25,400≈ £19,412≈ €23,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Thomas Ruff, Sterne (05h 08m/ -45 Grad), 1991/2003, Offsetlithografie auf Offsetpapier
    Sterne (05h 08m/ -45 Grad), 1991/2003
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 18/50
    80 x 53,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 92
    €2,904≈ $3,239≈ £2,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Thomas Ruff, Substrates (S. 116-119), 2003, The complete set of four digital prints (Ditone) in colours, flush-mounted to aluminium board (as issued)
    Substrates (S. 116-119), 2003
    The complete set of four digital prints (Ditone) in colours, flush-mounted to aluminium board (as issued) · Board · ed. HC
    all I. 89.1 x 65 cm (35 1/8 x 25 5/8 in.) all S. 100.1 x 75 cm (39 3/8 x 29 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    £16,510≈ $21,938≈ €19,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Thomas Ruff, Substrates (S. 116-119), 2003, The complete set of four digital prints (Ditone) in colours, flush-mounted to aluminium board (as issued)
    Substrates (S. 116-119), 2003
    The complete set of four digital prints (Ditone) in colours, flush-mounted to aluminium board (as issued) · Board · ed. HC
    all I. 89.1 x 65 cm (35 1/8 x 25 5/8 in.) all S. 100.1 x 75 cm (39 3/8 x 29 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 153
    £9,525≈ $12,162≈ €11,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
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About Thomas Ruff

Thomas Ruff is a German photographer who lives and works in Düsseldorf, Germany. He has been described as "a master of edited and reimagined images".

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