Wolfgang Tillmans

German, b. 1968

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With titles such as Susanne, No Bra (2006) and Anders pulling splinter from his foot (2004), Wolfgang Tillmans’s oeuvre is distinguished by unabashed emotion and a tension between strangeness and familiarity. Using all the photographic technology at …

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Represented by internationally reputable galleries.

High auction record

£548.8k, Sotheby's, 2017

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Works for sale (36)

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Flashed Pool, 1998

Sold on May 26, 2021

€87,500

Realized price

75% est

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chromogenic print, mounted on Forex, in Artist's frame

204.15 x 7.62 cm

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€87,500

Auction Sale

May 26, 2021

Christie's

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Wolfgang Tillmans (né en 1968) tirage chromogénique, monté sur Forex, dans un cadre d'artiste signé et numéroté '1/1 +1' au crayon sur une étiquette du photographe accompagnant l'oeuvre image/feuille/montage : 135 x 204 cm. Ce tirage est le numéro un d'une édition de un exemplaire et une épreuve d'artiste. chromogenic print, mounted on Forex, in Artist's frame image/sheet/flushmount: 53 1/3 x 80 3/8 in. signed and numbered '1/1 +1' in pencil on accompanying typed photographer's label This work is number 1 from an edition of 1 + 1 Artist's Proof.

Flashed Pool, 1998

chromogenic print, mounted on Forex, in Artist's frame

May 26, 2021

Christie's

€87,500

Realized price

75% est

Artwork Info

Photography

204.15 x 7.62 cm

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Auction Sale

May 26, 2021

Christie's

Realized Price

€87,500

Description

Wolfgang Tillmans (né en 1968) tirage chromogénique, monté sur Forex, dans un cadre d'artiste signé et numéroté '1/1 +1' au crayon sur une étiquette du photographe accompagnant l'oeuvre image/feuille/montage : 135 x 204 cm. Ce tirage est le numéro un d'une édition de un exemplaire et une épreuve d'artiste. chromogenic print, mounted on Forex, in Artist's frame image/sheet/flushmount: 53 1/3 x 80 3/8 in. signed and numbered '1/1 +1' in pencil on accompanying typed photographer's label This work is number 1 from an edition of 1 + 1 Artist's Proof.

Lutz, Alex, Susanne & Christoph on Beach (Orange), 1993

Sold on May 19, 2021

£5,040

Realized price

1% est

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Photography

c-print

30.5 x 40.6 cm

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Realized Price

£5,040

Auction Sale

May 19, 2021

Sotheby's

Description

signed, titled, dated 1998 and numebred 1/10 +1 on the reverse c-print 40.6 by 30.5 cm. 16 by 12 in. framed: 44.1 by 34 cm. 17⅜ by 13⅜ in. Executed in 1993, this work is number 1 from an edition 10, plus 1 artist's proof.

Lutz, Alex, Susanne & Christoph on Beach (Orange), 1993

c-print

May 19, 2021

Sotheby's

£5,040

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1% est

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Photography

30.5 x 40.6 cm

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May 19, 2021

Sotheby's

Realized Price

£5,040

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signed, titled, dated 1998 and numebred 1/10 +1 on the reverse c-print 40.6 by 30.5 cm. 16 by 12 in. framed: 44.1 by 34 cm. 17⅜ by 13⅜ in. Executed in 1993, this work is number 1 from an edition 10, plus 1 artist's proof.

Santa Marta, 2012

Sold on May 17, 2021

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Archival pigment print

40.5 x 27.0 cm

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Price not available

Auction Sale

May 17, 2021

Phillips

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Santa Marta, 2012

Archival pigment print

May 17, 2021

Phillips

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40.5 x 27.0 cm

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Auction Sale

May 17, 2021

Phillips

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Price not available

Kleine Welle, 2015

Sold on May 17, 2021

£7,560

Realized price

8% est

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Photography

Archival pigment print

27.0 x 40.5 cm

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£7,560

Auction Sale

May 17, 2021

Phillips

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Kleine Welle, 2015

Archival pigment print

May 17, 2021

Phillips

£7,560

Realized price

8% est

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Photography

27.0 x 40.5 cm

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Auction Sale

May 17, 2021

Phillips

Realized Price

£7,560

Transient 3, 2015

Sold on May 17, 2021

£30,240

Realized price

21% est

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Photography

Archival pigment print

49.0 x 73.9 cm

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Realized Price

£30,240

Auction Sale

May 17, 2021

Phillips

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Transient 3, 2015

Archival pigment print

May 17, 2021

Phillips

£30,240

Realized price

21% est

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Photography

49.0 x 73.9 cm

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Auction Sale

May 17, 2021

Phillips

Realized Price

£30,240

Paper Drop (studio) I, 2011

Sold on May 14, 2021

$32,500

Realized price

63% est

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Photography

chromogenic print

61.0 x 50.8 cm

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Realized Price

$32,500

Auction Sale

May 14, 2021

Christie's

Description

WOLFGANG TILLMANS (B. 1968) signed, titled, numbered and dated 'paper drop (Studio) I ph 05/11 pr 05/14 1/3+1 Wolfgang Tillmans' (on the reverse) chromogenic print 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.) Conceived in 2011 and printed in 2014. This work is number one from an edition of three plus one artist’s proof.

Paper Drop (studio) I, 2011

chromogenic print

May 14, 2021

Christie's

$32,500

Realized price

63% est

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Photography

61.0 x 50.8 cm

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Auction Sale

May 14, 2021

Christie's

Realized Price

$32,500

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WOLFGANG TILLMANS (B. 1968) signed, titled, numbered and dated 'paper drop (Studio) I ph 05/11 pr 05/14 1/3+1 Wolfgang Tillmans' (on the reverse) chromogenic print 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.) Conceived in 2011 and printed in 2014. This work is number one from an edition of three plus one artist’s proof.

'Untitled (Geese Boy)', 1995, 1996

Sold on May 13, 2021

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Chromogenic print

38.0 x 25.0 cm

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Price not available

Auction Sale

May 13, 2021

Sotheby's

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Chromogenic print, printed 1996. Signed, titled, dated, numbered 2/10 and annotated in black ink on the verso. Mounted and framed. Image 25 x 38 cm (9 3/4 x 15 in.); sheet 30.4 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 in.)

'Untitled (Geese Boy)', 1995, 1996

Chromogenic print

May 13, 2021

Sotheby's

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Photography

38.0 x 25.0 cm

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Auction Sale

May 13, 2021

Sotheby's

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Price not available

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Chromogenic print, printed 1996. Signed, titled, dated, numbered 2/10 and annotated in black ink on the verso. Mounted and framed. Image 25 x 38 cm (9 3/4 x 15 in.); sheet 30.4 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 in.)

Lighter Drop, 2009

Sold on Apr 16, 2021

£20,160

Realized price

33% est

Artwork Info

Work on Paper

inkjet print on paper mounted on aluminium, in artist's frame

64.1 x 79.1 cm

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Realized Price

£20,160

Auction Sale

Apr 16, 2021

Phillips

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Lighter Drop, 2009

inkjet print on paper mounted on aluminium, in artist's frame

Apr 16, 2021

Phillips

£20,160

Realized price

33% est

Artwork Info

Work on Paper

64.1 x 79.1 cm

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Auction Sale

Apr 16, 2021

Phillips

Realized Price

£20,160

Lighter 33, 2007

Sold on Apr 16, 2021

£27,720

Realized price

11% est

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c-print, in artist's frame

53.7 x 63.5 cm

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Realized Price

£27,720

Auction Sale

Apr 16, 2021

Phillips

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Lighter 33, 2007

c-print, in artist's frame

Apr 16, 2021

Phillips

£27,720

Realized price

11% est

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Photography

53.7 x 63.5 cm

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Auction Sale

Apr 16, 2021

Phillips

Realized Price

£27,720

'Still Life, Bourne Estate', 2002

Sold on Apr 12, 2021

£10,080

Realized price

1% est

Artwork Info

Photography

Chromogenic print

40.6 x 27.1 cm

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Realized Price

£10,080

Auction Sale

Apr 12, 2021

Sotheby's

Description

From the Collection of Hans Kemna Chromogenic print. Signed, titled, dated, numbered 2/10 and annotated in pencil on the verso. Mounted and framed. Image 27.1 x 40.6 cm (10⅝ x 16 in.); sheet 30.5 x 40.6 cm (12 x 16 in.)

'Still Life, Bourne Estate', 2002

Chromogenic print

Apr 12, 2021

Sotheby's

£10,080

Realized price

1% est

Artwork Info

Photography

40.6 x 27.1 cm

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Auction Sale

Apr 12, 2021

Sotheby's

Realized Price

£10,080

Description

From the Collection of Hans Kemna Chromogenic print. Signed, titled, dated, numbered 2/10 and annotated in pencil on the verso. Mounted and framed. Image 27.1 x 40.6 cm (10⅝ x 16 in.); sheet 30.5 x 40.6 cm (12 x 16 in.)