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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, Porträt (A. Giese), 1989, Chromogenic print
    Porträt (A. Giese), 1989
    Photograph · ed. 4/4
    63 1/4 x 47 1/4 in. (160.7 x 120 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    $87,500≈ £61,309≈ €76,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Thomas Ruff, Jpeg NY06, 2004, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Jpeg NY06, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    100 1/4 x 64 1/2 in. (254.6 x 163.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    $106,250≈ £74,446≈ €93,366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Thomas Ruff, Haus Nr. 11 (II), 1989, chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Haus Nr. 11 (II), 1989
    Photograph · ed. 2/4
    81 1/2 x 79 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (207 x 201.9 x 4.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 242
    $18,750≈ £13,532≈ €17,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Thomas Ruff, Maschinen 0923, 2004, chromogenic print mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame
    Maschinen 0923, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    130 x 166 cm (51 1/8 x 65 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 241
    £10,000≈ $14,557≈ €12,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Thomas Ruff, NUDE LEB 01, 1999, chromogenic print mounted on Diasec
    NUDE LEB 01, 1999
    Photograph
    110 x 155 cm (43 1/4 x 61 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    £15,000≈ $22,634≈ €20,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 2 I, 2002, Ditone-Print auf Satin-Papier
    Substrat 2 I, 2002
    Print (other) · ed. AP
    88,8 × 64,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2198
    €8,750≈ $9,263≈ £6,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  7. Thomas Ruff, Nudes ASD04, 2001, chromogenic print
    Nudes ASD04, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    49 x 35 in. (124.5 x 88.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    $27,500≈ £18,188≈ €25,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Thomas Ruff, Jpegs, 2006, Digital pigment print in colors, on photo paper, with full margins,
    Jpegs, 2006
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 29/45
    I. 43 1/4 x 28 1/8 in. (109.9 x 71.4 cm) S. 47 1/4 x 35 1/4 in. (120 x 89.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 316
    $1,875≈ £1,223≈ €1,703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 29 I, 2006, c-print mounted to Plexiglas in an artist's frame
    Substrat 29 I, 2006
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    128.5 x 182.5 cm (50 5/8 x 71 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 250
    £23,750≈ $36,727≈ €32,107Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Thomas Ruff, jpeg ca04, 2004, Diasec mounted digital chromogenic print in artist’s wooden frame
    jpeg ca04, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    275.2 x 185.1 x 6 cm (108 3/8 x 72 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 251
    £20,000≈ $30,928≈ €27,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View 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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