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Untitled lithograph by Fred Sandback printed in brown ink, 1984, on Japan paper, signed, dated and numbered 15/20 in pencil, …
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Untitled lithograph by Fred Sandback printed in brown ink, 1984, on Japan paper, signed, dated and numbered 15/20 in pencil, published by Edition Fred Jahn, Munich, with full margins, framed.
Artist Profile:
Fred Sandback (1943–2003) was an American minimalist artist renowned for his innovative use of space and line in sculptural installations. Born in Bronxville, New York, Sandback studied philosophy at Yale University before pursuing art, earning an MFA from Yale School of Art and Architecture in 1969. There, he was influenced by minimalist pioneers like Donald Judd and Robert Morris, as well as the teachings of Josef Albers.
Sandback is best known for his groundbreaking approach to sculpture, using simple materials like yarn, string, or wire to create geometric shapes that define and interact with space. His works, often consisting of taut lines stretched across rooms or drawn in two-dimensional formats like lithographs, challenge traditional notions of sculpture by emphasizing negative space and the viewer's perception.
Throughout his career, Sandback exhibited widely, with solo shows at institutions like the Dia Art Foundation and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. His work is celebrated for its quiet elegance and intellectual depth, encouraging viewers to reconsider the boundaries of physical and conceptual space. Sandback’s legacy endures in major collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. He continued creating until his death in 2003, leaving behind a profound influence on minimalist and conceptual art.
Artist: Fred Sandback
Year: 1984
Origin: USA
Style: Mid Century Modern
Dimensions:
- Sheet 25 x 35 1/2 inches
- Frame 28 x 39 1/8 inches
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
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- Dimensions
- 39ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 28ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lithograph
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition Excellent vintage condition less
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