Richard Serra Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Richard Serra Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 16, 2025
Richard Serra (1939-2024)
Est: €20,000 - €25,000
Untitled, signed and dated 'Serra 77' (on the reverse), oil stick on canvas, unframed, 64x61,5 cm,Provenance: -Acquired directly from the artist in 1977, when Serra exhibited at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. -Thence by descent to the present owner,
Venduehuis der Notarissen
Apr. 07, 2025
Richard Serra (1939-2024), at (Leo) Castelli Warehouse, December 16-January 10, 1970, Original Invitation & Poster
Est: $100 - $200
Richard Serra (1939-2024), at (Leo) Castelli Warehouse, December 16-January 10, 1970, Original Invitation & Poster,
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 03, 2025
Richard Serra, #1 T.E.
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Richard Serra #1 T.E. 1999 etching on Somerset satin 52.875 h x 44.375 w in (134 x 113 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge '25/40 R. Serra 99' with publisher's blindstamp. This work is number 25 from the edition of 40 published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Literature: Berswordt-Wallrabe 2008, no. CR136 | Gemini 1792 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Mar. 06, 2025
Richard Serra, Untitled (from the New York Collection for Stockholm portfolio)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Richard Serra Untitled (from the New York Collection for Stockholm portfolio) 1973 lithograph 9.5 h x 9 w in (24 x 23 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge '123/300 Serra 73'. This work is number 123 from the edition of 300 printed by Styria Studio, Inc., New York and published by Experiments in Art and Technology, Inc., New York. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 26, 2025
RICHARD SERRA (1938-2024). Double Level III. Sheet: 79 ¾ x 59 1/8 in. (2026
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
RICHARD SERRA (1938-2024). Double Level III. Sheet: 79 ¾ x 59 1/8 in. (2026 x 1502 mm.).
Christie's
Feb. 26, 2025
RICHARD SERRA (1938-2024). Untitled (Film Forum Print). Sheet: 26 ½ x 19 ½
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
RICHARD SERRA (1938-2024). Untitled (Film Forum Print). Sheet: 26 ½ x 19 ½ in. (673 x 495 mm.).
Christie's
Feb. 25, 2025
Richard Serra (1938-2024), "Cool Down," 1996
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Richard Serra (1938-2024) "Cool Down," 1996 Etching on Goitia cream wove paper Edition: 16/38 Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: R. Serra 96; Eric Donato and James Reid, prntrs.; Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, CA, pub., and with their blindstamps in the lower right margin corner
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 22, 2025
Richard Serra, American (1939 - 2024), Hreppholar VIII, 1991, intaglio construction in black on Fuji Kozo and Meirat Velasquez handmade papers, 35"H x 42 3/4"W(sight), 41 1/4"H x 49 1/2"W(frame)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Richard Serra American, (1939 - 2024) Hreppholar VIII, 1991 intaglio construction in black on Fuji Kozo and Meirat Velasquez handmade papers Pencil signed and dated lower right. Edition 14/35. 1991 blindstamp lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: Known for large-scale steel sculpture of geometric designs, Richard Serra has created site-specific pieces that make three-dimensional designs in space. He has also made wall reliefs and floor sculpture from flexible materials that suggest organic shapes. He is committed to the idea of utilizing quality materials and to the concept that process is as important as the final result. Serra was born in San Francisco and attended college at Berkeley and Santa Barbara, majoring in English Literature. He studied art at Yale University, earning a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. in 1964. There he worked with Josef Albers and came into contact with many leading artists of the New York School (Abstract Expressionists). He also had a job working in a steel plant, which had lasting influence on his career. On a Fulbright Scholarship, he studied in France and Italy. In 1977, he married Clara Wyergraf. In addition to steel as a medium for his sculptures, Serra has utilized rubber belts, neon tubes, molten lead, and large metal slabs. In 1968 he made his first Splash-piece, where molten lead was thrown against the point at which floor and wall meet. His 'Prop series" began around 1969 and involved placing large lead sheets against each other, several yards apart, or hung from ceilings. Many of his pieces are enormous three-dimensional configurations from steel beams and steel plates. His goal is to "create a 'field force . . . so that space is discerned physically rather than optically' " (Baigell, 323). Based in New York City, Serra has traveled extensively to oversee his numerous site-specific sculptures including one for Videy Island near Reykjavik, Iceland. Consisting of nine pairs of basalt columns along the periphery of the island, it has been the most time consuming of his works. He also spends several months a year on Cape Breton island in Nova Scotia "to fill up the reservoir." Sources include: Matthew Baigell, Dictionary of American Art Peter Hastings Falk, Editor, Who Was Who in American Art
Ripley Auctions
Feb. 22, 2025
RICHARD SERRA, BLINDSPOT, POSTER
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: Richard Serra, American (1938 - 2004) Title: Blindspot Year: 2003 Medium: Poster, signed in marker lower right Size: 35 x 40.5 in. (88.9 x 102.87 cm) Printer: Anthony McCall Associates Publisher: Gagosian Gallery Description: Richard Serra was a Contemporary artist best known for his monumental metal sculptures that warp and curl to create elaborate and all-encompassing spaces. This poster, signed in marker by the artist, comes from a 2003 exhibition of four new sculptures by him at Gagosian Gallery, NYC titled "RICHARD SERRA: Wake, Blindspot, Catwalk, Vice-Versa". The work featured prominently in this poster is "Blindspot" and was made of weatherproof steel, measuring 14 x 75 x 46 inches (4.2 x 19 x 14 meters). Photograph by Dirk Reinartz.
RoGallery
Jan. 08, 2025
Richard Serra, Film Forum Print
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Richard Serra Film Forum Print 1990 screenprint on P.T.I. Supra 100 26.5 h x 19.5 w in (67 x 50 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower left '374/500 Serra 90' with publisher's blindstamp. This work is number 374 from the edition of 500 printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico Literature: Berswordt-Wallrabe 57 | Gemini 1417 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 18, 2024
Richard Serra, Bull
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Richard Serra Bull 1962 etching, aquatint and drypoint image: 15 h x 18 w in (38 x 46 cm) sheet: 17.375 h x 21 w in (44 x 53 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'Artist's Proof Richard Serra 62-'. This work is an artist's proof apart from the edition of an unknown size. Provenance: Matthew Marks Gallery, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Dec. 12, 2024
David Shrigley (b.1968) My Artwork Is Terrible And I Am A Very Bad Person
Est: £600 - £800
David Shrigley (b.1968) My Artwork Is Terrible And I Am A Very Bad Person Linocut, 2018, initialled and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 125, printed and published by Schäfer Grafik, Copenhagen, on Somerset 300gr wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 560 x 760mm (22 x 29 7/8 in)
Forum Auctions - UK
Dec. 11, 2024
Richard Serra (American, 1938-2024) Spoleto Circle, 1972
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Richard Serra (American, 1938-2024) Spoleto Circle, 1972 lithograph signed and numbered 30/65 in pencil 35 x 51 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 11, 2024
RICHARD SERRA (AMERICAN 1938-2024)
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
RICHARD SERRA (AMERICAN 1938-2024) UNTITLED (DRAWING) signed RS lower right paintstick on paper 25.9 x 28.3cm; 10 1/4 x 11 1/4in Property of a Private Collector Provenance A gift from the artist to the present owner in 2008 Executed in 2008 at the time of the artist's exhibition at Gagosian, Britannia Street, London Serra had employed black paintstick (compressed oil paint, wax, and pigment) as his preferred medium since 1971. Applied in the present work using broad, dense strokes, the paintstick conveys a strong sense of optical weight, acutely similar to the physical presence of his sculptures. Serra was an avid draughtsman, his drawings defying any metaphoric or emotive reading, instead expressing the notions of time, materiality, weight, and process that characterised his sculptural practice.
Olympia Auctions
Dec. 07, 2024
Richard Serra Untitled Film Forum Screenprint
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
1990. Screenprint in black on PTI supra paper, pencil signed lower left and numbered 302/500. Sight size 26 3/8" h x 19 3/8" overall 29 3/4" h x 22 9/16" w. Very good condition. From the collection of Doris Lockhart Saatchi.
Marion Antique Auctions
Dec. 05, 2024
Richard Serra (1938 San Francisco – Orient, NY 2024) – Bo Diddley aus: Rounds (Bo Diddley from: Rounds)
Est: €20,000 - €30,000
Etching on firm wove paper by Somerset. (19)99. C. 122 x 120 cm (full sheet). One of 32 numbered copies. Signed and dated lower right.
Karl & Faber
Dec. 05, 2024
RICHARD SERRA (1939-2024)
Est: €600 - €800
'Fuck Helms', 1990. Aquatint. Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 112/250. Frame. Description FR 'Fuck Helms', 1990. Aquatinte. Signée et datée au crayon, numérotée 112/250. Cadre. Beschrijving NL 'Fuck Helms', 1990. Aquatint. Getekend en gedateerd in potlood, genummerd 112/250. Kader.
Bernaerts Auctioneers
Nov. 30, 2024
Richard Serra, Venice Notebook 2001, #8, 2002
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
Signed, dated and numbered. Edition Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (with embossing stamp and registration number verso). Proof 40/60 (+10 A.P. +T.P. +RTP +PPII +2 GEL + 6 S.P. +C).
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Nov. 30, 2024
Serra, Richard
Est: -
Serra, Richard 1938 San Francisco - 2024 Orient, New York Bramme für das Ruhrgebiet (Schurenbach-Halde). Signiert. Datiert (19)97. Betitelt. Original Entwurfszeichnung. Ölkreide auf Bütten. 59 x 41,5 cm. Ausgestellt im Deutschen Bergbau-Museum Bochum. Literatur: Kunst setzt Zeichen. Landmarken Kunst, Abgebildet auf S. 190.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Nov. 28, 2024
RICHARD SERRA
Est: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000
RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) Eight by Eight. 1972. Lithograph. 18/55. Signed in pencil lower right: Serra. Image 124 × 76 on wove paper by Arjomari 128.5 × 85 cm. Published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (with the publisher stamp on the reverse). Printed by Dan Freeman, Los Angeles. Provenance: - Private collection, Germany. - Museum DKM, Duisburg (verso with the label). Exhibited: Berswordt-Wallrabe, no. CR 7. * The full tax is charged on this item marked * in the auction catalogue, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum of the bid price plus the surcharge for those items. The VAT will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration. ------------------------------------------------- RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) Eight by Eight. 1972. Lithografie. 18/55. Unten rechts mit Bleistift signiert: Serra. Darstellung 124 × 76 auf Vélin von Arjomari 128,5 × 85 cm. Erschienen bei Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (verso mit dem Herausgeberstempel). Gedruckt von Dan Freeman, Los Angeles. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung Deutschland. - Museum DKM, Duisburg (verso mit dem Etikett). Ausstellung: Berswordt-Wallrabe, Nr. CR 7. Dieses mit * (Asterisk) bezeichnete Objekte ist vollumfänglich mehrwertsteuerpflichtig, d. h. bei diesen Objekten wird die MWST auf den Zuschlagspreis plus Aufgeld berechnet. Käufer, die eine rechtsgültig abgestempelte Ausfuhrdeklaration vorlegen, erhalten die MWST rückvergütet.
Koller Auctions
Nov. 20, 2024
Even Level
Est: $700,000 - $1,000,000
Property from a Distinguished East Coast Collection Richard Serra 1938 - 2024 Even level hot-rolled steel each beam: 72 by 4 by 8 in. each beam: 182.9 by 10.2 by 20.3 cm. Executed in 1987.
Sotheby's
Nov. 16, 2024
Richard Serra (1939-2024), Untitled (Invitation), 1989
Est: €1,200 - €1,800
Invitation to the exhibition, 8 drawings: Weights and Measures poster - Leo Castelli NYC, 1989. Print on paper. 44.5 x 59.5 cm. Signed in pencil lower right: R. Serra. Framed behind glass and described as such.
Kunst und Design Auktionshaus Schops Turowski
Oct. 24, 2024
Richard Serra (b.1939) Untitled, from The New York Collection for Stockholm
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
Richard Serra (b.1939) Untitled, from The New York Collection for Stockholm Lithograph, 1973, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 300, printed by Styria Studio, published by Experiments in Art and Technology, New York, on wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 243 x 232mm (9 5/8 x 9 1/8in)
Forum Auctions - UK
Oct. 23, 2024
Richard Serra (American 1938-2024), "Alberta Hunter", 1984, oil paintstick and screenprint on wove paper
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Richard Serra American, 1938-2024 "Alberta Hunter", 1984 oil paintstick and screenprint on wove paper signed "R. Serra", dated, and numbered 13/28 in pencil at lower right margin. Published by Gemini G. E. L. with their blind stamp at lower right corner. Full margins. Unmounted and framed under acrylic. Provenance: Property of a prominent Manhattan AD100 interior designer; Sold at Christie's, New York, May 14, 1997, lot 791.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 16, 2024
Richard Serra, out-of-round X
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Richard Serra out-of-round X 1998 / 2008 Novatone print on heavy Tintoretto-Gesso image: 23 h x 23 w in (58 x 58 cm) sheet: 27 h x 23.5 w in (69 x 60 cm) Signed to lower right 'R Serra'. This work is from the edition of 251 published by Edition Schellmann, Munich and New York for the exhibition Richard Serra: Drawings at Kunsthaus Bregenz, Austria, 14 June - 14 September 2008. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 06, 2024
RICHARD SERRA, BLINDSPOT, POSTER
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: Richard Serra, American (1938 - 2004) Title: Blindspot Year: 2003 Medium: Poster, signed in marker lower right Size: 35 x 40.5 in. (88.9 x 102.87 cm) Printer: Anthony McCall Associates Publisher: Gagosian Gallery Description: Richard Serra was a Contemporary artist best known for his monumental metal sculptures that warp and curl to create elaborate and all-encompassing spaces. This poster, signed in marker by the artist, comes from a 2003 exhibition of four new sculptures by him at Gagosian Gallery, NYC titled "RICHARD SERRA: Wake, Blindspot, Catwalk, Vice-Versa". The work featured prominently in this poster is "Blindspot" and was made of weatherproof steel, measuring 14 x 75 x 46 inches (4.2 x 19 x 14 meters). Photograph by Dirk Reinartz.
RoGallery
Oct. 01, 2024
RICHARD SERRA (1938-2024). Nor-Easter II. paintstick on paper 39 ¾ x 56 5⁄8
Est: $200,000 - $300,000
RICHARD SERRA (1938-2024). Nor-Easter II. paintstick on paper 39 ¾ x 56 5⁄8 in. (101 x 143.8 cm.).
Christie's
Oct. 01, 2024
RICHARD SERRA (1938 - 2024). Double Black. Overall 1880 x 3367 mm. Panel A/
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
RICHARD SERRA (1938 - 2024). Double Black. Overall 1880 x 3367 mm. Panel A/B 1880 x 1575 mm. Panel B/B 1785 x 1792 mm..
Christie's
Sep. 26, 2024
Richard Serra (American, 1938-2024) Right Angle III, 2019
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Richard Serra (American, 1938-2024) Right Angle III, 2019 color etching and Paintstik signed, dated, and numbered T.P. 8/13 in pencil, verso 32 1/4 x 34 1/4 inches. Property Sold to Benefit People For the American Way
Freeman’s | Hindman
Sep. 22, 2024
Richard Serra, American (1939-2024) Etching
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Richard Serra, American (1939-2024) Colored Etching. "Junction #7". Pencil Signed Lower Right & Dated 2010. Also AP 5/10. Unframed. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight-14" x 11". Paper-18" x 16". Provenance: From a Private NYC Collector. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Aug. 14, 2024
Richard Serra, Untitled (Film Forum Print)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Richard Serra Untitled (Film Forum Print) 1990 screenprint 26.375 h x 19.5 w in (67 x 50 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower left '102/500 Serra 90' with publisher's blindstamp. This work is number 102 from the edition of 500 published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Literature: Berswordt-Wallrabe 57 Provenance: Film Forum, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Jul. 23, 2024
RICHARD SERRA (1938-2024). Transversal #3. Image: 89 3⁄8 x 39 in. (2270 x 9
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
RICHARD SERRA (1938-2024). Transversal #3. Image: 89 3⁄8 x 39 in. (2270 x 991 mm.) Sheet: 89 3⁄8 x 47 3⁄8 in. (2270 x 1207 mm.).
Christie's
Jul. 23, 2024
RICHARD SERRA (1938-2024). Transversal #2. Image: 89 ¼ x 44 ¼ in. (2268 x 1
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
RICHARD SERRA (1938-2024). Transversal #2. Image: 89 ¼ x 44 ¼ in. (2268 x 1124mm.) Sheet: 89 ¼ x 47 ½ in. (2268 x 1207 mm.).
Christie's
Jun. 27, 2024
Richard Serra (rif.) (San Francisco 1938-Orient, New York, Stati Uniti 2024) - Richard Serra (Winner of the Kaiserring Prize, Goslar 1981)
Est: €20 - €40
cm 27 x 22 Exhibition catalog (Goslar, Mönchehausmuseum, September, 12 1981 - November, 22 1981)
Finarte
Jun. 26, 2024
Videy Drawing XVII
Est: £70,000 - £90,000
Richard Serra 1938 - 2024 Videy Drawing XVII signed with the artist's initials and dated 91 (on the verso) paintstick on etching paper 65.8 by 48.8 cm. 25⅞ by 19¼ in. framed: 76.6 by 61.4 cm. 30⅛ by 24⅛ in. Executed in 1991.
Sotheby's
Jun. 26, 2024
Tracks #41
Est: £250,000 - £300,000
Richard Serra 1938 - 2024 Tracks #41 paintstick on handmade paper 101.6 by 101.6 cm. 40 by 40 in. framed: 109 by 109 cm. 42⅞ by 42⅞ in. Executed in 2008.
Sotheby's
Jun. 21, 2024
RICHARD SERRA, SIGNED EXHIBITION POSTER
Est: €100 - €200
Richard Serra arbeiten auf papier, Museum Kurhaus Kleve, Ewald Mataré- Sammlung 1999. Extra large offset poster, 84 x 59 cm, printed black on glossy white stock. Signed in black marker in lower right margin. Produced on the occasion of the show held March 28 - June 20 1999. Light rubbing to paper edges, generally in very good condition.
Zwiggelaar Auctions
Jun. 20, 2024
RICHARD SERRA
Est: CHF10,000 - CHF18,000
RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) Alberta Hunter. 1984/85. Paintstick on screenprint. 21/28. Signed and dated lower right: R. Serra 84. Image 119 × 135 cm on Arches Cover paper, coated 133,3 × 152,4 cm. Published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (with the blindstamp). Printed by Ron McPherson, Totie Angelo und James McGowan. Catalogue raisonné: Berswordt-Wallrabe, no. CR 30. --------------- RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) Alberta Hunter. 1984/85. Ölkreide auf Siebdruck. 21/28. Unten rechts mit Bleistift signiert und datiert: R. Serra 84. Darstellung 119 × 135 cm auf Arches Cover Papier, beschichtet 133,3 × 152,4 cm. Erschienen bei Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (mit dem Blindstempel). Gedruckt von Ron McPherson, Totie Angelo und James McGowan. Werkverzeichnis: Berswordt-Wallrabe, Nr. CR 30. ---------------
Koller Auctions
Jun. 20, 2024
RICHARD SERRA
Est: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000
RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) Goslar. 1981. Aquatint. 2/25. Signed, titled and dated in pencil lower right: Serra 81 Goslar. Image 57.5 × 44.8 cm on wove paper 68.3 x 61.4 cm. Published by Galerie m, Bochum. Printed by Jacob Samuel und William Padien bei Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Catalogue raisonné: Berswordt-Wallrabe, CR 19. --------------- RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) Goslar. 1981. Aquatinta. 2/25. Unten rechts mit Bleistift signiert, betitelt und datiert: Serra 81 Goslar. Darstellung 57,5 × 44,8 cm auf Vélin 68,3 x 61,4 cm. Erschienen bei Galerie m, Bochum. Gedruckt von Jacob Samuel und William Padien bei Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Werkverzeichnis: Berswordt-Wallrabe, CR 19. ---------------
Koller Auctions
Jun. 20, 2024
RICHARD SERRA
Est: CHF18,000 - CHF28,000
RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) T.E. Siegen. 1999. Etching. 29/40. Signed and dated in pencil lower right: R. Serra 99. Sheet size 151,1 × 121 cm on Sommerset Satin tan paper. Published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (with the blindstamp). Printed by Matthew Jackson and Carmen Schilaci. Catalogue raisonné: Berswordt-Wallrabe, Nr. CR 131. "Black is a characteristic, not a property. Understood as a weight, black is heavier, creates a larger volume and can be compressed onto the surface of a field. It is comparable to forging. [...] The use of black is the clearest method of making a mark against a white surface." Richard Serra "T.E. Siegen" by Richard Serra is the fruit of a powerful accumulation of material that lends the forms a tangible presence and a perceptible sense of weight and mass through its numerous layers of oil crayon. This expressive work is an excellent example of Serra's experimental approach to printmaking, with a process that strikingly combines traditional and contemporary etching techniques. Through the use of waxy oil crayons, paint sticks, precise photography, screen printing processes, advanced transfer methods, selective etching and the use of the so-called sugar lift process, Serra creates a work of art that is captivating in its rich texture and sculptural qualities. For the work offered here, from 1999, Serra either pours liquid wax from melted paint sticks at random onto a copper plate, or rubs the solid oil crayons – often using his feet – through an aluminium silkscreen grid. In order to preserve the unique nature of Serra's technique for the printing process, the textured sculptural images are meticulously photographed and transferred to the printing plate in several steps and using various techniques: on the cleaned and lacquer-sealed plate, for example, the highest points of the image are given a water-soluble sugar-coating using screen printing techniques. After a further coating of glaze/varnish/lacquer, a warm water bath and a carefully monitored etching process, the etching is finally printed. --------------- RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) T.E. Siegen. 1999. Radierung. 29/40. Unten rechts mit Bleistift signiert und datiert: R. Serra 99. Blattmass 151,1 × 121 cm auf Sommerset Satin Papier. Erschienen bei Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (mit dem Blindstempel). Gedruckt von Matthew Jackson und Carmen Schilaci. Werkverzeichnis: Berswordt-Wallrabe, Nr. CR 131. "Schwarz ist eine Eigenart, keine Eigenschaft. Als Gewicht verstanden, ist Schwarz schwerer, schafft ein grösseres Volumen und lässt sich in einem Feld auf die Fläche komprimieren. Es ist mit Schmieden vergleichbar. […] Die Verwendung von Schwarz ist die klarste Methode, eine Markierung gegen eine weisse Fläche zu setzen." Richard Serra "T.E. Siegen" von Richard Serra ist das Ergebnis eines kraftvollen Aufbaus von Material, das durch seine zahlreichen Ölkreideschichten den Formen eine materielle Präsenz und ein hohes Mass an Gewicht und Masse verleiht. Das ausdrucksstarke Werk ist ein hervorragendes Beispiel für Serras experimentellen Ansatz in der Druckkunst, dessen Herstellungsprozess auf eindrucksvolle Weise traditionelle mit zeitgenössischen Radierungstechniken vereint. Durch die Verwendung von wachsartigen Ölkreiden, den Paintsticks, präziser Fotografie, Siebdruckverfahren, fortschrittlichen Übertragungsmethoden, selektivem Ätzen und dem Einsatz des so genannten Zuckeraussprengverfahrens kreiert Serra ein Kunstwerk, das durch seine reiche Struktur und skulpturalen Qualitäten besticht. Für das hier angebotene Werk aus dem Jahr 1999 giesst Serra flüssige Wachskreidemasse aus geschmolzenen Paintsticks entweder willkürlich auf eine Kupferplatte oder reibt die festen Ölkreiden – oft unter Einsatz seiner Füsse – durch ein Aluminiumsiebdruckgitter. Um die Einzigartigkeit von Serras Technik für den Druckprozess zu bewahren, werden die texturierten skulpturalen Darstellungen akribisch fotografiert und in mehreren Arbeitsschritten sowie mit verschiedenen Techniken auf die Druckplatte übertragen: Auf der gereinigten und mit Lack versiegelte Platte werden beispielsweise die höchsten Punkte der Darstellung mithilfe von Siebdrucktechniken mit einem wasserlöslichen Zuckerüberzug versehen. Nach einer weiteren Lackbeschichtung, einem warmen Wasserbad und einem sorgfältig überwachten Ätzprozess erfolgt schliesslich der Druck der vorliegenden Radierung. ---------------
Koller Auctions
Jun. 20, 2024
RICHARD SERRA
Est: CHF1,000 - CHF1,600
RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) Afangar SK II. 1991. Lithograph. 12/23. Signed and dated in pencil lower centre: R. Serra 91, as well as titled lower left: S.K. Sheet size 24 × 27 cm on handmade paper by Arches. Published by Verein Situation Kunst, Bochum. Printed by Yenö Gindl/Gerhard Steidl, Steidl Verlag, Göttingen. Catalogue raisonné: Berswordt–Wallrabe, no. CR 63. --------------- RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) Afangar SK II. 1991. Lithografie. 12/23. Unten mittig mit Bleistift signiert und datiert: R. Serra 91, sowie unten links betitelt: S.K. Blattmass 24 × 27 cm auf Bütten von Arches. Erschienen bei Verein Situation Kunst, Bochum. Gedruckt von Yenö Gindl/Gerhard Steidl, Steidl Verlag, Göttingen. Werkverzeichnis: Berswordt–Wallrabe, Nr. CR 63. ---------------
Koller Auctions
Jun. 20, 2024
RICHARD SERRA
Est: CHF1,000 - CHF1,600
RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) Afangar SK I. 1991. Lithograph. 12/22. Signed and dated with pencil lower centre: R.Serra 91, as well as titled lower left: S.K. Image 27 × 20.5 cm on handmade paper by Arches 27 × 24.2 cm. Published by Verein Situation Kunst, Bochum/Steidl Verlag, Göttingen. Printed by Yenö Gindl/Gerhard Steidl. Catalogue raisonné: Berswordt–Wallrabe, no. CR 62. --------------- RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) Afangar SK I. 1991. Lithografie. 12/22. Unten mittig mit Bleistift signiert und datiert: R. Serra 91, sowie unten links betitelt: S.K. Darstellung 27 × 20,5 cm auf Bütten von Arches 27 × 24,2 cm. Erschienen bei Verein Situation Kunst, Bochum/Steidl Verlag, Göttingen. Gedruckt von Yenö Gindl/Gerhard Steidl. Werkverzeichnis: Berswordt–Wallrabe, Nr. CR 62. ---------------
Koller Auctions
Jun. 20, 2024
RICHARD SERRA
Est: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000
RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) 183rd & Webster Avenue. 1972. Lithograph. 33/62. Signed in pencil lower right: Serra. Sheet size 81.3 × 112,4 cm on wove paper by Arjomari. Published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (with the blind stamp). Printed by Jim Webb. Catalogue raisonné: Berswordt-Wallrabe, no. CR.2. --------------- RICHARD SERRA (San Francisco 1939–2024 New York) 183rd & Webster Avenue. 1972. Lithografie. 33/62. Unten rechts mit Bleistift signiert: Serra. Blattmass 81,3 × 112,4 cm auf Vélin von Arjomari. Erschienen bei Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (mit dem Blindstempel). Gedruckt von Jim Webb. Werkverzeichnis: Berswordt-Wallrabe, Nr. CR.2. ---------------
Koller Auctions
Jun. 06, 2024
RICHARD SERRA Still from "Hand Catching Lead".
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
RICHARD SERRA Still from "Hand Catching Lead". Color lithograph and screenprint on Hahnemühle Copperplate Warm White paper, 2009. 320x405 mm; 12½x15 inches, full margins. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 117. Signed, dated and numbered "AP 32/34" in pencil, lower right. Printed by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with the blind stamps lower right. Published by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York. A very good impression.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 06, 2024
Richard Serra (1939-2024): Ernieâs Mark
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Screenprint with paintstick on paper, 1984, signed and dated in pencil, numbered A.P 1/5 (the edition was 15). 80 x 74 in., 84 x 78 in. (frame). Literature: Gemini 1210.
STAIR
Jun. 06, 2024
Richard Serra (1939-2024): St. Louis
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Monotype with oil stick on paper, 1982, signed, titled and dated in black crayon, numbered 24/75. 42 x 30 1/2 in. (sheet), 43 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jun. 04, 2024
Richard SERRA
Est: €70,000 - €90,000
Richard SERRA Untitled Paintstick sur papier Signé, daté et dédicacé au dos "To John Franco, Richard Serra, 86" H : 97.0 cm, L : 127.0 cm Provenance : Don de l'artiste à John Franco Collection Bill Kleiman, Santa Monica Collection particulière Vente, Londres, Christie's, 19 octobre 2013, lot 264 Acquis au cours de cette vente par l'actuel propriétaire 1986 h : 97.0 cm, w : 127.0 cm Richard SERRA Untitled H : 97.0 cm, L : 127.0 cm h : 97.0 cm, w : 127.0 cm Paintstick on paper; signed, dated and dedicated on the reverse
Artcurial
Jun. 04, 2024
Richard Serra, Promenade Notebook Drawing (for the Obama from Artists for Obama portfolio)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Richard Serra Promenade Notebook Drawing (for the Obama from Artists for Obama portfolio) 2008 etching 13.625 h x 10.75 w in (35 x 27 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right '36/150 Serra 08'. This work is number 36 from the edition of 150 printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles in collaboration with the Democratic National Committee. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center