Magdalena Abakanowicz

Polish, 1930–2017

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21 Backs, 1982
burlap with resin
each approximately 25 x 26 1/2 x 27 3/4 in. (63.5 x 67.3 x 70.5 cm) installation dimensions variable
Nov 20, 2024Phillips
21 Backs, 1982
burlap with resin
each approximately 25 x 26 1/2 x 27 3/4 in. (63.5 x 67.3 x 70.5 cm) installation dimensions variable
Nov 20, 2024
Phillips • New York
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
Lot 130
Anonymous Portrait IV, 1989
linen, resin, sand and wood
63.5 x 24.1 x 22.9 cm
Jul 21, 2024Bonhams
Anonymous Portrait IV, 1989
linen, resin, sand and wood
63.5 x 24.1 x 22.9 cm
Jul 21, 2024
Bonhams
The Collection of Gordon Locksley & George T. Shea
Lot 5
Face VII, 1986
bronze
64.8 x 32.2 x 20.6 cm
Jul 21, 2024Bonhams
Face VII, 1986
bronze
64.8 x 32.2 x 20.6 cm
Jul 21, 2024
Bonhams
The Collection of Gordon Locksley & George T. Shea
Lot 6
Black Balls V, 1986-1987
stained wood, metal, branches and wire mesh, in 2 parts
102.5 x 296.7 x 96.6 cm (40 3/8 x 116 3/4 x 38 in.)
Jun 27, 2024Phillips
Black Balls V, 1986-1987
stained wood, metal, branches and wire mesh, in 2 parts
102.5 x 296.7 x 96.6 cm (40 3/8 x 116 3/4 x 38 in.)
Jun 27, 2024
Phillips • London
Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale
Lot 124
Dancing Figures, 2000
burlap, resin and steel
150.0 cm
May 14, 2024Sotheby's
Dancing Figures, 2000
burlap, resin and steel
150.0 cm
May 14, 2024
Sotheby's
Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 580
Black Ball IV, 1987
wood, steel, birch branches, wool yarn and iron wire, in 2 parts
overall 94 x 296.8 x 94 cm (37 x 116 7/8 x 37 in.)
Apr 19, 2024Phillips
Black Ball IV, 1987
wood, steel, birch branches, wool yarn and iron wire, in 2 parts
overall 94 x 296.8 x 94 cm (37 x 116 7/8 x 37 in.)
Apr 19, 2024
Phillips • London
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
Lot 72
Group of Ten from the series Crowd, 1986
burlap and resin
44 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 13 in. (113.7 x 39.4 x 33 cm)
Mar 12, 2024Phillips
Group of Ten from the series Crowd, 1986
burlap and resin
44 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 13 in. (113.7 x 39.4 x 33 cm)
Mar 12, 2024
Phillips • New York
New Now
Lot 185
Seated Balls, Black Balls VI, 1986-1987
stained wood, metal, branches and wire mesh, in 2 parts
95 x 353 x 95.5 cm (37 3/8 x 138 7/8 x 37 5/8 in.)
Mar 8, 2024Phillips
Seated Balls, Black Balls VI, 1986-1987
stained wood, metal, branches and wire mesh, in 2 parts
95 x 353 x 95.5 cm (37 3/8 x 138 7/8 x 37 5/8 in.)
Mar 8, 2024
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 167
Piccolina, 1993
bronze
179.1 x 30.5 x 18.1 cm
Mar 1, 2024Sotheby's
Piccolina, 1993
bronze
179.1 x 30.5 x 18.1 cm
Mar 1, 2024
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated
Lot 113
Small Figure on Wheel, 1992
resin, burlap and steel
214.6 x 21.6 x 99.1 cm
Nov 16, 2023Sotheby's
Small Figure on Wheel, 1992
resin, burlap and steel
214.6 x 21.6 x 99.1 cm
Nov 16, 2023
Sotheby's
Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 333
Black Balls V, 1986-1987
stained wood, metal, branches and wire mesh, in 2 parts
102.5 x 296.7 x 96.6 cm (40 3/8 x 116 3/4 x 38 in.)
Oct 12, 2023Phillips
Black Balls V, 1986-1987
stained wood, metal, branches and wire mesh, in 2 parts
102.5 x 296.7 x 96.6 cm (40 3/8 x 116 3/4 x 38 in.)
Oct 12, 2023
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 146
Face XVII-from the Incarnation Cycle, 1986
bronze on painted wooden base
63.8 x 23.6 x 20.6 cm
Jul 18, 2023Christie's
Face XVII-from the Incarnation Cycle, 1986
bronze on painted wooden base
63.8 x 23.6 x 20.6 cm
Jul 18, 2023
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 191
Magdelet, from the Incarnations Cycle, 1987
bronze
63.5 x 17.1 x 18.7 cm
Jun 14, 2023Sotheby's
Magdelet, from the Incarnations Cycle, 1987
bronze
63.5 x 17.1 x 18.7 cm
Jun 14, 2023
Sotheby's
A Life in Art: The Mallin Collection
Lot 10
Untitled, 1977
jute and resin on board
35 1/2 x 23 5/8 x 6 1/4 in. (90.2 x 60 x 15.9 cm)
May 16, 2023Phillips
Untitled, 1977
jute and resin on board
35 1/2 x 23 5/8 x 6 1/4 in. (90.2 x 60 x 15.9 cm)
May 16, 2023
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
Lot 235
Anonymous Portrait, 1987
cotton, resin and sand on wooden base
65.0 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm
Mar 9, 2023Sotheby's
Anonymous Portrait, 1987
cotton, resin and sand on wooden base
65.0 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm
Mar 9, 2023
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated
Lot 71
Standing Figures [3 Works], 1986
each: burlap and resin
165.1 x 48.26 x 25.4 cm
Mar 9, 2023Sotheby's
Standing Figures [3 Works], 1986
each: burlap and resin
165.1 x 48.26 x 25.4 cm
Mar 9, 2023
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated
Lot 80
Incarnations, Face XIII, 1986
bronze
65.5 x 20.9 x 23.1 cm (25 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.)
Mar 3, 2023Phillips
Incarnations, Face XIII, 1986
bronze
65.5 x 20.9 x 23.1 cm (25 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.)
Mar 3, 2023
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 243
Standing Figure, 1988
bronze
160 x 48.3 x 30.5 cm
Mar 2, 2023Sotheby's
Standing Figure, 1988
bronze
160 x 48.3 x 30.5 cm
Mar 2, 2023
Sotheby's
Modern & Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 363
Magdebed, From the Incarnations Cycle, 1987
bronze
62.3 x 23.5 x 25 cm
Mar 2, 2023Sotheby's
Magdebed, From the Incarnations Cycle, 1987
bronze
62.3 x 23.5 x 25 cm
Mar 2, 2023
Sotheby's
Modern & Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 365
Composition, 1997
watercolour and ink on paper
35.5 x 43.1 cm
Nov 22, 2022Sotheby's
Composition, 1997
watercolour and ink on paper
35.5 x 43.1 cm
Nov 22, 2022
Sotheby's
20th Century Art: A Different Perspective
Lot 29
Black Stukko Man, 1989
bronze
162.6 x 52.1 x 35.6 cm
Nov 17, 2022Sotheby's
Black Stukko Man, 1989
bronze
162.6 x 52.1 x 35.6 cm
Nov 17, 2022
Sotheby's
Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 655
Standing Figure, 1988
bronze
158.1 x 50.8 x 30.5 cm
Nov 17, 2022Sotheby's
Standing Figure, 1988
bronze
158.1 x 50.8 x 30.5 cm
Nov 17, 2022
Sotheby's
Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 910
Magdida, From the Incarnation Cycle, 1987
bronze
63.5 x 23.5 x 21 cm
Oct 15, 2022Sotheby's
Magdida, From the Incarnation Cycle, 1987
bronze
63.5 x 23.5 x 21 cm
Oct 15, 2022
Sotheby's • London
Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 271
Standing Figure, 1986
bronze
160 x 48.3 x 30.5 cm
Oct 15, 2022Sotheby's
Standing Figure, 1986
bronze
160 x 48.3 x 30.5 cm
Oct 15, 2022
Sotheby's • London
Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 270
Winner A, 2000
burlap and resin
184.8 x 70.5 x 34.3 cm
Sep 29, 2022Christie's
Winner A, 2000
burlap and resin
184.8 x 70.5 x 34.3 cm
Sep 29, 2022
Christie's
Live Auction 20983 Post-War to Present
Lot 422
MAGDALENA FRIMKESS (BORN 1929), 1990
glazed stoneware
33.7 x 14.6 x 15.9 cm
Jul 28, 2022Bonhams
MAGDALENA FRIMKESS (BORN 1929), 1990
glazed stoneware
33.7 x 14.6 x 15.9 cm
Jul 28, 2022
Bonhams • Los Angeles
Modern Design | Art
Lot 269
Standing figure IV, 1983
Burlap, resin with sand
160 x 50 x 28 cm
Dec 7, 2021Sotheby's
Standing figure IV, 1983
Burlap, resin with sand
160 x 50 x 28 cm
Dec 7, 2021
Sotheby's
The Swiss Fine Art Sale
Lot 27
Androgyn VII, 1985
jute, wood and synthetic resin
116 x 178.5 x 84 cm
Nov 17, 2021Sotheby's
Androgyn VII, 1985
jute, wood and synthetic resin
116 x 178.5 x 84 cm
Nov 17, 2021
Sotheby's
Contemporary Art | Milan
Lot 34
Twins on Beam, 1997
burlap, resin, wood and steel, in three parts
82 1⁄2 x 126 3⁄8 x 9 in. (209.6 x 321 x 22.9 cm.)
Nov 12, 2021Christie's
Twins on Beam, 1997
burlap, resin, wood and steel, in three parts
82 1⁄2 x 126 3⁄8 x 9 in. (209.6 x 321 x 22.9 cm.)
Nov 12, 2021
Christie's
Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 225
Composition, 1997
watercolour and ink on paper
35.5 x 43.1 cm
Nov 9, 2021Sotheby's
Composition, 1997
watercolour and ink on paper
35.5 x 43.1 cm
Nov 9, 2021
Sotheby's
20th Century Art: A Different Perspective
Lot 13
Gruby, 2005-2006
bronze with dark patina
190 x 111 x 90 cm. 2 x 35 3/8 in.
Oct 13, 2021Christie's
Gruby, 2005-2006
bronze with dark patina
190 x 111 x 90 cm. 2 x 35 3/8 in.
Oct 13, 2021
Christie's
L'art à fleur de peau, parcours d'une collectionneuse
Lot 64
Relief sombre de stefa, 1975
dyed woven sisal
105 x 130 cm
Jul 2, 2021Christie's
Relief sombre de stefa, 1975
dyed woven sisal
105 x 130 cm
Jul 2, 2021
Christie's
Post War and Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 581
HEAD N ° 5, 1981
Charcoal on paper
100 x 75 cm
Jun 28, 2021Artcurial
HEAD N ° 5, 1981
Charcoal on paper
100 x 75 cm
Jun 28, 2021
Artcurial
Post-War & Contemporary Art - Day Sale
Lot 251
Small Figure in Iron House, 1989
burlap, resin and iron
179.7 x 89.8 x 89.8 cm
Mar 8, 2021Sotheby's
Small Figure in Iron House, 1989
burlap, resin and iron
179.7 x 89.8 x 89.8 cm
Mar 8, 2021
Sotheby's
Thinking in Four Dimensions: Leading Women Sculptors
Lot 318
Brun, 1930-2017
signed twice, titled and dated 'MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ "BRUN" 1971 M. Abakanowicz' (on a label stitched to the reverse)
121 x 90 x 9cm
Oct 23, 2020Christie's
Brun, 1930-2017
signed twice, titled and dated 'MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ "BRUN" 1971 M. Abakanowicz' (on a label stitched to the reverse)
121 x 90 x 9cm
Oct 23, 2020
Christie's • London
Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 280
Bella Mi, 1997
bronze
31 1/2 x 5 x 3 1/2 in. (80 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm)
Sep 30, 2020Phillips
Bella Mi, 1997
bronze
31 1/2 x 5 x 3 1/2 in. (80 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm)
Sep 30, 2020
Phillips • New York
New Now
Lot 155
SELF PORTRAIT, 1976
burlap and resin
25.7 x 17.7 x 12.7 cm
Sep 25, 2020Sotheby's
SELF PORTRAIT, 1976
burlap and resin
25.7 x 17.7 x 12.7 cm
Sep 25, 2020
Sotheby's
Contemporary Art
Lot 562
ANONYMOUS PORTRAIT, 1989
sand and resin on burlap and wood
68 x 27 x 22.4 cm
Jul 20, 2020Sotheby's
ANONYMOUS PORTRAIT, 1989
sand and resin on burlap and wood
68 x 27 x 22.4 cm
Jul 20, 2020
Sotheby's • London
Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 809
SEATED SHOULDER, 1981
burlap and resin
63.5 x 53.3 x 55.8 cm
Jul 10, 2020Sotheby's
SEATED SHOULDER, 1981
burlap and resin
63.5 x 53.3 x 55.8 cm
Jul 10, 2020
Sotheby's • New York
Contemporary Art | New York
Lot 285
Gutron in Cage, 2005
bronze
overall 189 x 112.5 x 119 cm (74 3/8 x 44 1/4 x 46 7/8 in.)
Feb 14, 2020Phillips
Gutron in Cage, 2005
bronze
overall 189 x 112.5 x 119 cm (74 3/8 x 44 1/4 x 46 7/8 in.)
Feb 14, 2020
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 227
Untitled, 1930-2017
signed and dated with the artist's monogram 'M. Abakanowicz 1976' (on the reverse)
95 x 46.5 x 17cm
Feb 12, 2020Christie's
Untitled, 1930-2017
signed and dated with the artist's monogram 'M. Abakanowicz 1976' (on the reverse)
95 x 46.5 x 17cm
Feb 12, 2020
Christie's • London
Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale
Lot 13
RELIEF AVEC DEUX COLLINES (RELIEF WITH TWO HILLS) , 1972
sisal
110 x 190 cm
Feb 11, 2020Sotheby's
RELIEF AVEC DEUX COLLINES (RELIEF WITH TWO HILLS), 1972
sisal
110 x 190 cm
Feb 11, 2020
Sotheby's • London
Contemporary Art Evening Auction
Lot 47
Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017), 1965
hand woven wool, cotton and various fibers, ink label to reverse 'magdalena abakanowicz anonim 1965' and signed 'm. abakanowicz'
142 x 104 cm
Dec 13, 2019Bonhams
Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017), 1965
hand woven wool, cotton and various fibers, ink label to reverse 'magdalena abakanowicz anonim 1965' and signed 'm. abakanowicz'
142 x 104 cm
Dec 13, 2019
Bonhams • New York
Modern Decorative Art + Design
Lot 110
Sad Butterfly (Butterfly A), 1930-2017
incised with the artist's monogram, title and date 'MA BUTTERFLY A 2000' (on the base)
170.2 x 33.7 x 33.3 cm
Sep 27, 2019Christie's
Sad Butterfly (Butterfly A), 1930-2017
incised with the artist's monogram, title and date 'MA BUTTERFLY A 2000' (on the base)
170.2 x 33.7 x 33.3 cm
Sep 27, 2019
Christie's • New York
Post-War to Present
Lot 148
MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ | THINKING (FROM SISTERS-ANCESTORS-FAMILY)
charcoal on paper
15¼ by 10½ in. (38.8 by 26.6 cm.) 26 by 21⅛ in. (66 by 53.6 cm.)
Jul 18, 2019Sotheby's
MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ | THINKING (FROM SISTERS-ANCESTORS-FAMILY)
charcoal on paper
15¼ by 10½ in. (38.8 by 26.6 cm.) 26 by 21⅛ in. (66 by 53.6 cm.)
Jul 18, 2019
Sotheby's • New York
Contemporary Art Online | New York
Lot 312
THINKING (FROM SISTERS-ANCESTORS-FAMILY), 1991
works on paper
38.8 x 26.6 cm
Jul 10, 2019Sotheby's
THINKING (FROM SISTERS-ANCESTORS-FAMILY), 1991
works on paper
38.8 x 26.6 cm
Jul 10, 2019
Sotheby's • New York
Contemporary Art Online
Lot 312
Back, 1930-2017
65.4 x 55.6 x 55.9 cm
Jul 9, 2019Christie's
Back, 1930-2017
65.4 x 55.6 x 55.9 cm
Jul 9, 2019
Christie's • New York
First Open | Online
Lot 149
Magac, 1989-1990
incised with the artist's monogram, titled, dated and stamped with the foundry mark 'MA 1989 MAGAC H. NOACK BERLIN' (lower edge of the base)
66 x 21.6 x 19.7 cm
Dec 6, 2018Christie's
Magac, 1989-1990
incised with the artist's monogram, titled, dated and stamped with the foundry mark 'MA 1989 MAGAC H. NOACK BERLIN' (lower edge of the base)
66 x 21.6 x 19.7 cm
Dec 6, 2018
Christie's • New York
First Open Online: Post-War and Contemporary Art
Lot 168
Testa, 1985
print
64 x 48.5 cm
Nov 30, 2018Farsettiarte
Testa, 1985
print
64 x 48.5 cm
Nov 30, 2018
Farsettiarte • Prato
CONTEMPORARY ART
Lot 70
Bird 2, 2008
wood, steel, burlap and resin
200 x 280 x 175 cm (78 3/4 x 110 1/4 x 68 7/8 in.)
Oct 4, 2018Phillips
Bird 2, 2008
wood, steel, burlap and resin
200 x 280 x 175 cm (78 3/4 x 110 1/4 x 68 7/8 in.)
Oct 4, 2018
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 199