Chris Burden

American, 1946–2015

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Prelude to 220, or 110, 1971
gelatin silver print, in 2 parts
each 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (26.7 x 34.3 cm)
Dec 12, 2024Phillips
Prelude to 220, or 110, 1971
gelatin silver print, in 2 parts
each 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (26.7 x 34.3 cm)
Dec 12, 2024
Phillips • New York
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, New York
Lot 138
Bed Piece, 1972
gelatin silver print
11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Dec 12, 2024Phillips
Bed Piece, 1972
gelatin silver print
11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Dec 12, 2024
Phillips • New York
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, New York
Lot 137
Coals to Newcastle, 1978
two handmade planes, paper rollups, printed paper labels, wood, velvet and glass vitrine
63.5 x 204.5 x 71.8 cm
Oct 1, 2024Christie's
Coals to Newcastle, 1978
two handmade planes, paper rollups, printed paper labels, wood, velvet and glass vitrine
63.5 x 204.5 x 71.8 cm
Oct 1, 2024
Christie's
Live Auction 23102 Post-War to Present
Lot 191
747, 1973
black and white photograph
14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
Sep 25, 2024Phillips
747, 1973
black and white photograph
14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
Sep 25, 2024
Phillips • New York
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
Lot 211
Gallant Gallic Warrior, 1979
collage and ink on paper board
79.1 x 101.6 cm
Jul 9, 2024Sotheby's
Gallant Gallic Warrior, 1979
collage and ink on paper board
79.1 x 101.6 cm
Jul 9, 2024
Sotheby's
Contemporary Discoveries
Lot 87
What Is A Family?, 2000
lithograph and screenprint in colors on Rives BFK wove paper
54.2 x 79.5 cm
Jun 13, 2024Sotheby's
What Is A Family?, 2000
lithograph and screenprint in colors on Rives BFK wove paper
54.2 x 79.5 cm
Jun 13, 2024
Sotheby's
A Life In Art: The Mallin Collection Part II
Lot 30
Big Pointy #1, 2006
Polaroid print on paper
32½ x 22 in. (82.6 x 55.9 cm)
Mar 12, 2024Phillips
Big Pointy #1, 2006
Polaroid print on paper
32½ x 22 in. (82.6 x 55.9 cm)
Mar 12, 2024
Phillips • New York
New Now
Lot 121
Deluxe Photo Book 71-73
The complete artist's book containing 44 gelatin silver prints and 9 chromogenic prints depicting 23 projects/performances by the artist, with accompanying typed descriptions, justification, title page and photography credit page, all contained in loose leaf sleeves and original black vinyl binder with hand-painted artist's name and title.
binder 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (29.2 x 29.2 x 6.7 cm)
Oct 27, 2023Phillips
Deluxe Photo Book 71-73
The complete artist's book containing 44 gelatin silver prints and 9 chromogenic prints depicting 23 projects/performances by the artist, with accompanying typed descriptions, justification, title page and photography credit page, all contained in loose leaf sleeves and original black vinyl binder with hand-painted artist's name and title.
binder 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (29.2 x 29.2 x 6.7 cm)
Oct 27, 2023
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 59
Gallant Gallic Warrior, 1979
collage and ink on paper board
79.1 x 101.6 cm
Sep 29, 2023Sotheby's
Gallant Gallic Warrior, 1979
collage and ink on paper board
79.1 x 101.6 cm
Sep 29, 2023
Sotheby's
Photographs
Lot 38
Tower of Power (2 Elements), 1984
ink on paper
29.2 x 21.3 cm
Dec 12, 2022Sotheby's
Tower of Power (2 Elements), 1984
ink on paper
29.2 x 21.3 cm
Dec 12, 2022
Sotheby's
The Hoarder IV: Now or Never
Lot 1063
Spinning Dervish, 2008
ink and pencil on paper
28.5 x 34 cm
Dec 15, 2021Sotheby's
Spinning Dervish, 2008
ink and pencil on paper
28.5 x 34 cm
Dec 15, 2021
Sotheby's
The Hoarder: Part III
Lot 35
Deluxe Photo Book 71-73
The complete artist's book containing 44 gelatin silver prints and 9 chromogenic prints depicting 23 project/performances by the artist, with accompanying typed descriptions, justification, title page and photography credit page, all contained in loose leaf sleeves and original black vinyl binder with hand-painted artist's name and title.
Binder 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (29.2 x 29.2 x 6.7 cm)
Apr 22, 2021Phillips
Deluxe Photo Book 71-73
The complete artist's book containing 44 gelatin silver prints and 9 chromogenic prints depicting 23 project/performances by the artist, with accompanying typed descriptions, justification, title page and photography credit page, all contained in loose leaf sleeves and original black vinyl binder with hand-painted artist's name and title.
Binder 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (29.2 x 29.2 x 6.7 cm)
Apr 22, 2021
Phillips • New York
Editions & Works on Paper
Lot 89
Full Financial Disclosure, 1977
checks and paper laid down on board
76.2 x 91.4 cm
Dec 10, 2020Sotheby's
Full Financial Disclosure, 1977
checks and paper laid down on board
76.2 x 91.4 cm
Dec 10, 2020
Sotheby's
The Hoarder: Part II
Lot 22
#2 Prototype (from When Robots Rule: The Two-Minute Airplane Factory), 1999
coloured paper, balsa wood, plastic and wire
16.5 x 25 x 25 cm
Dec 9, 2020Bonhams
#2 Prototype (from When Robots Rule: The Two-Minute Airplane Factory), 1999
coloured paper, balsa wood, plastic and wire
16.5 x 25 x 25 cm
Dec 9, 2020
Bonhams
Modern & Contemporary Art
Lot 33
Deluxe Photo Book 71-73, 1973
44 gelatin silver prints, 9 chromogenic prints and typewritten texts
29.2 x 28.6 x 9.5 cm
Dec 2, 2020Sotheby's
Deluxe Photo Book 71-73, 1973
44 gelatin silver prints, 9 chromogenic prints and typewritten texts
29.2 x 28.6 x 9.5 cm
Dec 2, 2020
Sotheby's
Art Contemporain Day Sale
Lot 113
RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS (FROM SMALL GUNS SERIES), 1994
acrylic on metal, wood, brass and printed paper on wood
31.8 x 73.7 x 27.9 cm
May 4, 2020Sotheby's
RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS (FROM SMALL GUNS SERIES), 1994
acrylic on metal, wood, brass and printed paper on wood
31.8 x 73.7 x 27.9 cm
May 4, 2020
Sotheby's • New York
Contemporary Art Day: An Online Auction
Lot 59
SEX TOWER, 1998
ink, felt tip pen and tipp-ex on lined paper
28 x 21.5 cm
Dec 18, 2019Sotheby's
SEX TOWER, 1998
ink, felt tip pen and tipp-ex on lined paper
28 x 21.5 cm
Dec 18, 2019
Sotheby's • London
The Hoarder Sale
Lot 32
DRAWING OF ERECTOR SET BRIDGE FOR LACMA, 1997
ink, felt tip pen and tipp-ex on paper
43 x 55 cm
Dec 18, 2019Sotheby's
DRAWING OF ERECTOR SET BRIDGE FOR LACMA, 1997
ink, felt tip pen and tipp-ex on paper
43 x 55 cm
Dec 18, 2019
Sotheby's • London
The Hoarder Sale
Lot 28
If You Fly, If You Drive, 1973
Two lithographs in colors, on Arches paper
76.2 x 56.5 cm
Oct 15, 2019Bonhams
If You Fly, If You Drive, 1973
Two lithographs in colors, on Arches paper
76.2 x 56.5 cm
Oct 15, 2019
Bonhams
Prints & Multiples
Lot 117
Big Pointy #1, 1946-2015
polaroid print on paper
82.5 x 55.9 cm
Jul 9, 2019Christie's
Big Pointy #1, 1946-2015
polaroid print on paper
82.5 x 55.9 cm
Jul 9, 2019
Christie's • New York
First Open | Online
Lot 349
Married, 2012
color screenprint
28 x 36 cm
Nov 15, 2018Swann
Married, 2012
color screenprint
28 x 36 cm
Nov 15, 2018
Swann • New York
Contemporary Art
Lot 340
Design Flaw, 1946-2015
printed paper collage and printed foam collage on paperboard
81.3 x 101.3 cm
Aug 13, 2018Christie's
Design Flaw, 1946-2015
printed paper collage and printed foam collage on paperboard
81.3 x 101.3 cm
Aug 13, 2018
Christie's • New York
Horizon | Post-War and Contemporary Art
Lot 28
Deluxe Photo Book: 1971-73, 1974
loose-leaf binder with hand-painted cover containing 53 photographs and typewritten text documenting 23 performances
29.2 x 28.6 x 9.5 cm
May 18, 2018Christie's
Deluxe Photo Book: 1971-73, 1974
loose-leaf binder with hand-painted cover containing 53 photographs and typewritten text documenting 23 performances
29.2 x 28.6 x 9.5 cm
May 18, 2018
Christie's • New York
Post-War and Contemporary Art Afternoon Session
Lot 880
If you fly; If you drive , 1973, 1973
2-color lithograph on Arches paper
89.53 x 70.15 cm
Oct 22, 2017Los Angeles Modern Auctions
If you fly; If you drive , 1973, 1973
2-color lithograph on Arches paper
89.53 x 70.15 cm
Oct 22, 2017
Los Angeles Modern Auctions • Van Nuys
Modern Art & Design Auction
Lot 329
Untitled (Designs for B-Car), 1946-2015
each: pencil on paper
29.5 x 44.5cm
Apr 11, 2017Christie's
Untitled (Designs for B-Car), 1946-2015
each: pencil on paper
29.5 x 44.5cm
Apr 11, 2017
Christie's • Amsterdam
Post-War and Contemporary Art
Lot 128
747, Bed Piece, and Prelude to 220 or 110 (4), 1971
gelatin silver print
26 x 34 cm
Mar 5, 2017Los Angeles Modern Auctions
747, Bed Piece, and Prelude to 220 or 110 (4), 1971
gelatin silver print
26 x 34 cm
Mar 5, 2017
Los Angeles Modern Auctions • Van Nuys
Modern Art & Design Auction
Lot 12
Deluxe Photo Book : 1971-73, 1946-2015
classeur avec couverture peinte à la main comprenant 53 photographies noire blanc et couleurs signées au revers et 23 textes dactylographiés documentant 23 performances réalisées par l'artiste
29.5 x 29 x7.5 cm
Dec 8, 2016Christie's
Deluxe Photo Book : 1971-73, 1946-2015
classeur avec couverture peinte à la main comprenant 53 photographies noire blanc et couleurs signées au revers et 23 textes dactylographiés documentant 23 performances réalisées par l'artiste
29.5 x 29 x7.5 cm
Dec 8, 2016
Christie's • Paris
Art Contemporain Vente du Jour
Lot 176
VICTORIA FALLS BRIDGE
stainless steel reproduction Mysto Type I Erector parts on wooden base
198.1 by 30.5 cm
Nov 18, 2016Sotheby's
VICTORIA FALLS BRIDGE
stainless steel reproduction Mysto Type I Erector parts on wooden base
198.1 by 30.5 cm
Nov 18, 2016
Sotheby's
Lot 484
RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS (FROM SMALL GUNS SERIES)
acrylic on metal, wood, straw, brass and printed paper on wood
73.7 by 27.9 cm
Nov 18, 2016Sotheby's
RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS (FROM SMALL GUNS SERIES)
acrylic on metal, wood, straw, brass and printed paper on wood
73.7 by 27.9 cm
Nov 18, 2016
Sotheby's
Lot 496
Hospital Ship
metal bicycle frame, stainless steel wire, metal and miniatures
83.8 x 71.1 x 26.7 cm
Nov 17, 2016Phillips
Hospital Ship
metal bicycle frame, stainless steel wire, metal and miniatures
83.8 x 71.1 x 26.7 cm
Nov 17, 2016
Phillips
Lot 137
Two World War I Tanks
Cast steel multiples, contained in the original handmade wood box.
11.4 x 24.1 x 19.1 cm
Oct 26, 2016Phillips
Two World War I Tanks
Cast steel multiples, contained in the original handmade wood box.
11.4 x 24.1 x 19.1 cm
Oct 26, 2016
Phillips
Lot 359
Deluxe Photo Book 71-73
44 gelatin silver prints, 9 chromogenic prints and typewritten text, 1974.
24.8 x 19.1 cm
Oct 5, 2016Phillips
Deluxe Photo Book 71-73
44 gelatin silver prints, 9 chromogenic prints and typewritten text, 1974.
24.8 x 19.1 cm
Oct 5, 2016
Phillips
Lot 188
May 12, 2016Sotheby's
May 12, 2016
Sotheby's
Contemporary Art Day Auction
Lot 417
Deluxe Photo Book: 1971-73, 1946-2015
loose leaf binder with hand painted cover, 53 photographs and text documenting 23 separate performances
28.5 x 27.9 x 7.6 cm
May 11, 2016Christie's
Deluxe Photo Book: 1971-73, 1946-2015
loose leaf binder with hand painted cover, 53 photographs and text documenting 23 separate performances
28.5 x 27.9 x 7.6 cm
May 11, 2016
Christie's • New York, Rockefeller Center
Post-War and Contemporary Art Afternoon Session
Lot 554
Untitled, from All the Submarines of the Unites States of America, 1987
Cardboard, wood and metal multiple
8.89 x 4.45 x 21.59 cm
Apr 19, 2016Bonhams
Untitled, from All the Submarines of the Unites States of America, 1987
Cardboard, wood and metal multiple
8.89 x 4.45 x 21.59 cm
Apr 19, 2016
Bonhams • Los Angeles
Prints and Multiples
Lot 219
If you fly; If you drive, 1973
2-color lithograph on arches paper
73.03 x 55.25 cm
Oct 11, 2015Los Angeles Modern Auctions
If you fly; If you drive, 1973
2-color lithograph on arches paper
73.03 x 55.25 cm
Oct 11, 2015
Los Angeles Modern Auctions • Van Nuys
Modern Art & Design Auction
Lot 401
Two Minute Airplane, 1999
rubber-band-powered airplane from balsa wood, tissue paper, plastic, rubber-band and wire
16 x 25.3 x 24 cm
Jul 22, 2015Auctionata
Two Minute Airplane, 1999
rubber-band-powered airplane from balsa wood, tissue paper, plastic, rubber-band and wire
16 x 25.3 x 24 cm
Jul 22, 2015
Auctionata • Berlin
Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 134
If You Fly, If You Drive, 1973
lithograph
62.87 x 48.26 cm
May 21, 2015Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
If You Fly, If You Drive, 1973
lithograph
62.87 x 48.26 cm
May 21, 2015
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers • Chicago
Fine Prints
Lot 306
Two Minute Airplane, 1999
rubber-band-powered airplane from balsa wood, tissue paper, plastic, rubber-band and wire
16 x 25.3 x 24 cm
May 20, 2015Auctionata
Two Minute Airplane, 1999
rubber-band-powered airplane from balsa wood, tissue paper, plastic, rubber-band and wire
16 x 25.3 x 24 cm
May 20, 2015
Auctionata • Berlin
Post War & Contemporary Art
Lot 92
Mini Skyscraper on Little Mesa, 2003
4-color offset print on embossed metal sheet
87.63 x 67.97 cm
May 17, 2015Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Mini Skyscraper on Little Mesa, 2003
4-color offset print on embossed metal sheet
87.63 x 67.97 cm
May 17, 2015
Los Angeles Modern Auctions • Van Nuys
Modern Art & Design Auction
Lot 78
Mini Skyscraper on Little Mesa, 2003
offset print on metal
35 x 27.99 cm
Apr 29, 2015Piasa
Mini Skyscraper on Little Mesa, 2003
offset print on metal
35 x 27.99 cm
Apr 29, 2015
Piasa • Paris
Limited Edition
Lot 90
Women on ships (from the Devil drawings series), 1979
a bullet, yarn, facsimile computer tape, ink and newsprint collage on paper board
82.19 x 102.9 cm
Mar 31, 2015Bonhams
Women on ships (from the Devil drawings series), 1979
a bullet, yarn, facsimile computer tape, ink and newsprint collage on paper board
82.19 x 102.9 cm
Mar 31, 2015
Bonhams • Los Angeles
Tell Me What You Want (What You Really, Really Want) - a new auction of contemporary art
Lot 205
A Young American's Arsenal, 1994
toy guns, plastic toy hand grenade and sock construction
99.01 x 58.39 x 76.2 cm
Mar 6, 2015Christie's
A Young American's Arsenal, 1994
toy guns, plastic toy hand grenade and sock construction
99.01 x 58.39 x 76.2 cm
Mar 6, 2015
Christie's • New York
First Open
Lot 298
If You Fly, If You Drive, 1973
prints
62.89 x 48.31 cm
Oct 28, 2014Phillips
If You Fly, If You Drive, 1973
prints
62.89 x 48.31 cm
Oct 28, 2014
Phillips • New York
Evening & Day Editions
Lot 282
If You Fly, If You Drive (diptych)
The complete set of two lithographs, on Arches paper, with full margins,
76.2 x 56.5 cm
Oct 28, 2014Phillips
If You Fly, If You Drive (diptych)
The complete set of two lithographs, on Arches paper, with full margins,
76.2 x 56.5 cm
Oct 28, 2014
Phillips
Lot 282
Chris Burden 71-73, 1974
loose leaf binder with hand painted cover containing fifty-three gelatin silver and colour coupler prints
29.6 x 28.8 x 7cm
Oct 17, 2014Christie's
Chris Burden 71-73, 1974
loose leaf binder with hand painted cover containing fifty-three gelatin silver and colour coupler prints
29.6 x 28.8 x 7cm
Oct 17, 2014
Christie's • London, King Street
Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Auction
Lot 290
Merry Christmas from Chris Burden
envelope with printed text and $10 bill
30.48 x 22.86 cm
Oct 12, 2014Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Merry Christmas from Chris Burden
envelope with printed text and $10 bill
30.48 x 22.86 cm
Oct 12, 2014
Los Angeles Modern Auctions • Van Nuys
Modern Art & Design Auction
Lot 229
Full Financial Disclosure
check mounted to paperboard
24.46 x 33.66 cm
Oct 12, 2014Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Full Financial Disclosure
check mounted to paperboard
24.46 x 33.66 cm
Oct 12, 2014
Los Angeles Modern Auctions • Van Nuys
Modern Art & Design Auction
Lot 228
Sep 24, 2014Sotheby's
Sep 24, 2014
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated featuring works from the Collection of Joni Gordon of Newspace Gallery
Lot 38
Married (from the portfolio Artists for Obama), 2012
screenprint in colors
30.48 x 35.56 cm
May 31, 2014Heritage Auctions
Married (from the portfolio Artists for Obama), 2012
screenprint in colors
30.48 x 35.56 cm
May 31, 2014
Heritage Auctions • Dallas
Modern & Contemporary Art Signature Auction
Lot 72235