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(b St. Louis, Missouri, 1965) American conceptual artist and sculptor. Tom Friedman received a BFA in graphic illustration from Washington University in 1988, and an MFA in sculpture from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1990. Friedman's artistic career has spawned from his prolific thinking and meticulous nature. His work borders the obsessive through its transformation of banal material into intricate magnifications of his complex thoughts. Friedman approaches material without prejudice and without reservation, his artistic sensitivity performs a pseudo-reincarnation of the material into a higher form yet remains sensitive to its origin. One is always acutely aware of the material and the transformative process that brought us to view it and consider it as art. (Credit: Phillips de Pury & Company, London, Contemporary Art Evening Sale, February 12, 2009, lot 47)

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      • TOM FRIEDMAN (b. 1965). Untitled. paper collage on paper 102 x 131 ½ in. (2
        Jul. 17, 2024

        TOM FRIEDMAN (b. 1965). Untitled. paper collage on paper 102 x 131 ½ in. (2

        Est: $20,000 - $30,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN (b. 1965). Untitled. paper collage on paper 102 x 131 ½ in. (259.1 x 334 cm.).

        Christie's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN - PINK PACKING PEANUTS CUBE
        Dec. 07, 2023

        TOM FRIEDMAN - PINK PACKING PEANUTS CUBE

        Est: $10,000 - $20,000

        Lot 13 Tom Friedman American (b. 1965) Pink Packing Peanuts Cube packing peanuts 23 1/2 x 23 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches Installation instructions on Feature Inc letterhead attached to styrofoam storage cube Provenance: From a Private Collection

        Capsule Gallery Auction
      • Untitled (for Parkett 64)
        Oct. 31, 2023

        Untitled (for Parkett 64)

        Est: €400 - €600

        FRIEDMAN, TOM 1965 St. Louis/USA Title: Untitled (for Parkett 64). Date: 2002. Technique: 75 styrofoam cups, acrylic and glue on Depiction Size: 103cm. Sheet Size: 7cm. Notation: Signed and numbered. Publisher: Parkett-Verlag, Zurich (publisher). Number: 1/75. Condition: Occasional minimal bumping to the cups (probably due to the manufacturing process). Otherwise very good condition. With Parkett magazine. "Tom Friedman's sculptural works radically modify our view of things. Small and fragile, made of mundane, frequently expendable materials, they evoke meditation on the interconnectedness of natural and industrial worlds, even suggesting that the human mind, body, and inanimate things are all involved in the same process of transmutation." Midori Matsui, Parkett no. 64, 2002. Article on work and artist from Parkett edition no. 64. Explanations to the Catalogue

        Van Ham Kunstauktionen
      • Tom Friedman, American (b. 1965), My Heroes, or "Some of my Favorite Things" 1987, charcoal on paper
        Sep. 16, 2023

        Tom Friedman, American (b. 1965), My Heroes, or "Some of my Favorite Things" 1987, charcoal on paper

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        Tom Friedman American, (b. 1965) My Heroes, or "Some of my Favorite Things" 1987 charcoal on paper Tom Friedman is an internationally renowned contemporary American conceptual artist who was born here in St. Louis, Missouri. Earning his BFA from Washington University and his MFA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, he is currently represented by Stephen Friedman Gallery (London) and Luhring Augustine (New York). He has enjoyed solo exhibitions at many museums and institutions around the world including Gagosian and MOMA. Drawn in 1987, this charcoal work on paper showcases some of the artist's favourite heroes or favourite things. The Pee-wee Herman character, played by Paul Reubens (1952-2023), clearly serves as Friedman's main hero here and as the only clearly identifiable person in the work. Based on the artist's repertoire of heroes and people from his own imagination as well as the eccentric kinds of objects available to him in the 1980s, the drawing is delivered in a kind of magical blur with his favourite kinds of things blended together and including: an ‘80s black and white checkerboard floor, a vintage pop-up slinky toy with a cat face, a few pairs of scissors, a large piece of paper, keys, a pencil, several paint brushes ready to paint with, a drum and drumsticks, a balloon, and other miscellaneous items and shapes mixed together in such a way as to create a sense of space through ideas. The drawing evokes humour, childlike wonder and many philosophical values as it seduces the viewer to explore what can be seen and identified while also making the viewer question their own favourite heroes and things. Another clear object in the central part of the piece is what appears to be Pee-wee's hand waving goodbye at us, something that evokes a different and deeper meaning now that Reubens has recently passed away. Exhibited: Extensions of Music, Charcoal Drawings and Paintings by Tom Friedman, Artists on the Corner, 802 DeMun Ave., Clayton, MO

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      • Tom Friedman, Untitled
        Jul. 12, 2023

        Tom Friedman, Untitled

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        Tom Friedman Untitled 2000 inkjet print image: 13.25 h x 33.5 w in (34 x 85 cm) sheet: 21.125 h x 41.25 w in (54 x 105 cm) This work is from the edition of 100 published by Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

        Wright
      • TOM FRIEDMAN SCULPTURE
        Jan. 02, 2023

        TOM FRIEDMAN SCULPTURE

        Est: $200 - $300

        Tom Friedman, American b. 1965, cast metal abstract sculpture. The work is numbered and is not signed. Measures: H 6" x W 6" x L 5" Provenance: Collection of Dick Polich, Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry. Polich and Tallix produced significant sculptural works over many years. He is known to have produced art with artists such as, Willem de Kooning, Jeff Koons, Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Stella, Helen Frankenthaler, ERTE, Julian Schnabel, Richard Artschwager, Isamu Noguchi, and many others.

        Austin York LLC
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) Untitled (Kite) wood, acrylic, monofilament and pai
        Dec. 14, 2022

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) Untitled (Kite) wood, acrylic, monofilament and pai

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) Untitled (Kite) wood, acrylic, monofilament and painted sawdust 41 1/2 x 120 x 36 in.

        Christie's
      • Tom Friedman American, b. 1965 Untitled, 1996
        Dec. 08, 2022

        Tom Friedman American, b. 1965 Untitled, 1996

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Tom Friedman American, b. 1965 Untitled, 1996 Cibachrome print, #5 of 7 3 x 4 1/4 inches (7.62 x 10.8 cm) Provenance: Feature Inc., New York C Property from the Estate of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler

        DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) - Untitled (Dollar Bill)
        Jul. 19, 2022

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) - Untitled (Dollar Bill)

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) Untitled (Dollar Bill) Image: 13 1⁄4 x 33 1⁄2 in. (337 x 851 mm.) Sheet: 21 1⁄8 x 41 1⁄8 in. (537 x 1045 mm.)

        Christie's
      • Tom Friedman (b. 1965): Caveman
        Jun. 01, 2022

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965): Caveman

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Lamda print in colors, 2006, unmarked, with label from Gagosian Gallery, NY. 39 x 28 in. (image), 41 x 30 in. (frame). Works from the Melva Bucksbaum Collection, Sold to Benefit Art for Access at Bennington College

        STAIR
      • Tom Friedman (b. 1965): Untitled
        Jun. 01, 2022

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965): Untitled

        Est: $1,500 - $3,000

        Styrofoam cups, glue, acrylic paint, 2002, signed 'Friedman' and numbered 36/75 on the underside. 40 in. (height). Works from the Melva Bucksbaum Collection, Sold to Benefit Art for Access at Bennington College

        STAIR
      • Tom Friedman, Untitled
        Dec. 15, 2021

        Tom Friedman, Untitled

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Tom Friedman Untitled 2002 seventy-five stacked, glued and painted styrofoam cups 39.875 h × 2.875 w × 2.875 d in (101 × 7 × 7 cm) Signed and numbered to underside '60/75 Friedman'. This work is number 60 from the edition of 75. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. condition: Work is in good overall condition. Lowest two cups have become loose from sculpture. Few minor impressions to surface of bottom cup. Work presents well.

        Rago Arts and Auction Center
      • Tom Friedman exhibition book
        Oct. 13, 2021

        Tom Friedman exhibition book

        Est: $500 - $700

        Tom Friedman exhibition book 2008 hardcover bound book, sterling silver 12.625 h × 10.125 w × 1.5 d in (32 × 26 × 4 cm) Includes a sterling silver self-portrait of the artist. Signed and numbered to interior of clamshell case 'Tom Friedman 16/20'. This work is number 16 from the limited edition of 20 published by Gagosian Gallery, London and Yale University Press, New Haven for the exhibition Tom Friedman: Monsters and Stuff, 30 May - 25 July 2008, Gagosian Gallery, London. condition: Work is in very good overall condition. Small cluster of dimples to lower left corner of the backside of book. Work presents well.

        Rago Arts and Auction Center
      • Tom Friedman (b. 1965) PAINTPAPER shaped paint
        Jul. 21, 2021

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) PAINTPAPER shaped paint

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) PAINTPAPER shaped paint

        Christie's
      • Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled signed and numbered 'Tom Friedman 26/50' (o
        Mar. 11, 2021

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled signed and numbered 'Tom Friedman 26/50' (o

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled signed and numbered 'Tom Friedman 26/50' (on the reverse) computer printout on paper 11 x 8¹/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm.) Executed in 1995. This work is number twenty-six...

        Christie's
      • Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled signed and numbered 'Tom Friedman 51/75' (o
        Mar. 11, 2021

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled signed and numbered 'Tom Friedman 51/75' (o

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled signed and numbered 'Tom Friedman 51/75' (on the bottom) seventy-five stacked, glued and painted styrofoam cups 40¹/2 x 2¹/4 x 2¹/4 in. (102.9 x 7 x 7 cm.) Executed...

        Christie's
      • Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled signed and numbered 'Tom Friedman 3/12' (on
        Mar. 11, 2021

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled signed and numbered 'Tom Friedman 3/12' (on

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled signed and numbered 'Tom Friedman 3/12' (on the reverse) relief print 19¹/2 x 11¹/2 in. (24.1 x 29.2 cm.) Executed in 2004. This work is number three from an edition...

        Christie's
      • Tom Friedman Seventy-five stacked and glued cups of hand-painted Styrofoam. Ed. 23/65
        Sep. 17, 2020

        Tom Friedman Seventy-five stacked and glued cups of hand-painted Styrofoam. Ed. 23/65

        Est: -

        Tom Friedman Untitled Seventy-five stacked and glued cups of hand-painted Styrofoam. Ed. 23/65

        Casa de Subastas Odalys
      • TOM FRIEDMAN | Untitled
        Aug. 18, 2020

        TOM FRIEDMAN | Untitled

        Est: $20,000 - $30,000

        Sotheby's
      • Tom Friedman (American, b. 1965) Untitled (Foil Guitarist), 2004
        Sep. 26, 2019

        Tom Friedman (American, b. 1965) Untitled (Foil Guitarist), 2004

        Est: $40,000 - $60,000

        Tom Friedman (American, b. 1965) Untitled (Foil Guitarist), 2004 aluminum and wood with colored pencil on paper Tootsie Pop wrapper 70 x 48 x 30 inches.

        Hindman
      • Tom Friedman (American, b. 1965) Hi, 2007
        Sep. 26, 2019

        Tom Friedman (American, b. 1965) Hi, 2007

        Est: $40,000 - $60,000

        Tom Friedman (American, b. 1965) Hi, 2007 collage on paper 108 x 78 inches.

        Hindman
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (b. 1965) Untitled King 480 mm., Pawn 2 mm. Table 480 x 560 x 360 mm. Wall mounts 570 x 450 x 90 mm. (each) Box 745 x 745 x 745 mm.
        Sep. 18, 2019

        TOM FRIEDMAN (b. 1965) Untitled King 480 mm., Pawn 2 mm. Table 480 x 560 x 360 mm. Wall mounts 570 x 450 x 90 mm. (each) Box 745 x 745 x 745 mm.

        Est: £6,000 - £8,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN (b. 1965) Untitled 32 pieces in mixed media, board table in maple and American black walnut, beer cans, two wall-mounted display units in maple and American black walnut respectively, with Perspex fronts, and two log stools, 2005, with the instruction manual from the artist's studio, number AP 2/3, one of three artist's proof sets aside from the edition of seven, published by RS & A. Ltd., London, within the original cube-shaped pine box King 480 mm., Pawn 2 mm. Table 480 x 560 x 360 mm. Wall mounts 570 x 450 x 90 mm. (each) Box 745 x 745 x 745 mm.

        Christie's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN - Untitled
        May. 15, 2019

        TOM FRIEDMAN - Untitled

        Est: $15,000 - $20,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN - Untitled

        Phillips
      • Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Dollar Bill Back, 2011 Screenprint in colors on Lanaquare
        Apr. 16, 2019

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Dollar Bill Back, 2011 Screenprint in colors on Lanaquare

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Dollar Bill Back, 2011 Screenprint in colors on Lanaquarelle paper 19-1/2 x 50-1/2 inches (49.5 x 128.3 cm) (image) 24-3/4 x 56 inches (62.9 x 142.2 cm) (sheet) Ed. 69/100 Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil along lower edge Co-published by Stephen Friedman Gallery and Luhring Augustine, New York HID01801242017

        Heritage Auctions
      • TOM FRIEDMAN | Untitled (String Figure)
        Mar. 06, 2019

        TOM FRIEDMAN | Untitled (String Figure)

        Est: £12,000 - £18,000

        coloured string and painted Styrofoam

        Sotheby's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN | Yarn Dog
        Mar. 01, 2019

        TOM FRIEDMAN | Yarn Dog

        Est: $30,000 - $40,000

        yarn and wheat paste

        Sotheby's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN | Brain
        Mar. 01, 2019

        TOM FRIEDMAN | Brain

        Est: $25,000 - $35,000

        pencils, wire, pillowcase stuffing and polypropylene pellets

        Sotheby's
      • Tom Friedman (b. 1965) - Untitled
        Sep. 27, 2018

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) - Untitled

        Est: $10,000 - $15,000

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled color pencil on paper with pins 38 1/8 x 38 ½ in. (96.8 x 97.8 cm)

        Christie's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) Mandala digital print in colors, on Museo Portfolio paper, 200
        Aug. 22, 2018

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) Mandala digital print in colors, on Museo Portfolio paper, 200

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) Mandala digital print in colors, on Museo Portfolio paper, 2008, signed in pencil on the reverse, numbered 3/6, published by the University of Massachusetts, Amherst Sheet: 42 x 52 in. (1066 x 1320 mm.)

        Christie's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) UNTITLED (DOLLAR BILL), 2000 INKJET PRINT IN COLORS ON SO
        Oct. 23, 2017

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) UNTITLED (DOLLAR BILL), 2000 INKJET PRINT IN COLORS ON SO

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled (Dollar Bill), 2000 Inkjet print in colors on Somerset paper 21-1/8 x 41 inches (53.7 x 104.1 cm) (sheet) Ed. I/III (aside from the edition of 100) Signed and numbered in pencil verso Published by the Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia HID04901242017

        Heritage Auctions
      • TOM FRIEDMAN - Untitled (T.V. Sprinkles)
        Oct. 05, 2017

        TOM FRIEDMAN - Untitled (T.V. Sprinkles)

        Est: £30,000 - £50,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN - Untitled (T.V. Sprinkles)

        Phillips
      • TOM FRIEDMAN | Untitled
        Sep. 27, 2017

        TOM FRIEDMAN | Untitled

        Est: $10,000 - $15,000

        ink on unique c-print

        Sotheby's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (AMERICAN, BORN 1965) Untitled (String Figure), 2005 coloured string and painted Styrofoam ​246.5 x 60 x 60 cm
        Sep. 17, 2017

        TOM FRIEDMAN (AMERICAN, BORN 1965) Untitled (String Figure), 2005 coloured string and painted Styrofoam ​246.5 x 60 x 60 cm

        Est: $39,000 - $66,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN (AMERICAN, BORN 1965) Untitled (String Figure), 2005 coloured string and painted Styrofoam 246.5 x 60 x 60 cm PROVENANCE Stephen Friedman, London, 2005

        Mossgreen Auctions
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) UNTITLED (SUN), 2012 WOOD, STYROFOAM, AND PAINT 32 X 32 X
        May. 22, 2017

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) UNTITLED (SUN), 2012 WOOD, STYROFOAM, AND PAINT 32 X 32 X

        Est: $80,000 - $120,000

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Untitled (Sun), 2012 Wood, styrofoam, and paint 32 x 32 x 32 inches (81.3 x 81.3 x 81.3 cm) PROVENANCE: Stephen Friedman Gallery, London; Private collection, Texas, acquired from the above, June 30, 2014. HID04901242017

        Heritage Auctions
      • Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Packing Peanuts Figure
        May. 18, 2017

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Packing Peanuts Figure

        Est: $80,000 - $120,000

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Packing Peanuts Figure packing foam peanuts, monofilament and glue 12 x 67 x 22 in. (30.4 x 170.1 x 55.8 cm.)

        Christie's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) | Untitled, 1999
        Mar. 03, 2017

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) | Untitled, 1999

        Est: $5,000 - $7,000

        spider legs and thermal adhesive on paper, on artist's base

        Sotheby's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) | Untitled, 2000
        Mar. 03, 2017

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) | Untitled, 2000

        Est: $15,000 - $20,000

        construction paper and fishing wire

        Sotheby's
      • Tom Friedman (B. 1965) - Strawhead
        Mar. 03, 2017

        Tom Friedman (B. 1965) - Strawhead

        Est: $10,000 - $15,000

        Tom Friedman (B. 1965) Strawhead plastic drinking straws and blue Styrofoam 45 ¾ x 18 x 30 in. (116.2 x 45.7 x 76.2 cm.)

        Christie's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN | Untitled (dollar print, back)
        Mar. 02, 2017

        TOM FRIEDMAN | Untitled (dollar print, back)

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        screenprint on paper

        Sotheby's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) Mandala
        Mar. 01, 2017

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) Mandala

        Est: $10,000 - $15,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN (B. 1965) Mandala digital print in colors, on Museo Portfolio paper, 2008, signed in pencil on the reverse, numbered 3/6, published by the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, the full sheet, a hinge obscuring the signature and numbering on the reverse, otherwise in very good condition, framed Sheet: 42 x 52 in. (1066 x 1320 mm.)

        Christie's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN - Untitled, 2002
        Apr. 25, 2016

        TOM FRIEDMAN - Untitled, 2002

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN - Untitled, 2002

        Phillips
      • Tom Friedman Untitled
        Feb. 25, 2016

        Tom Friedman Untitled

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        Tom Friedman Untitled 1997 inkjet print on Arches 88 paper 21 h x 25.25 w inches Signed and numbered to reverse 'Tom Friedman P/P III/IV'. This work is number 3 of 4 printer's proofs. Provenance: Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, 3 January 2004, Lot 659 | Private collection

        Wright
      • Tom Freidman, (American, b. 1965), Untitled (Stacked Cups), 2000
        Dec. 15, 2015

        Tom Freidman, (American, b. 1965), Untitled (Stacked Cups), 2000

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        Tom Freidman (American, b. 1965) Untitled (Stacked Cups), 2000 hand-painted Styrofoam cups, acrylic and glue edition 35/75, signed Tom Freidman Height: 40 inches.

        Hindman
      • Paintpaper
        Sep. 30, 2015

        Paintpaper

        Est: $10,000 - $15,000

        Tom Friedman (b. 1965) Paintpaper shaped paint 2 ¾ x 4 x 3 7/8 in. (7 x 10.2 x 9.8 cm.) Executed in 2006.

        Christie's
      • Tom Friedman (B. 1965) Untitled (Diptych) left element: graphite on paper r
        Nov. 13, 2014

        Tom Friedman (B. 1965) Untitled (Diptych) left element: graphite on paper r

        Est: $60,000 - $80,000

        Tom Friedman (B. 1965) Untitled (Diptych) left element: graphite on paper right element: colored pencil on paper left element: 41 1/2 x 45 1/2 in. (105.4 x 115.6 cm.) right element: 41 1/4 x 41 1/2 in. (104.8 x 105.4 cm.)

        Christie's
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (American, b. 1965) Untitled (Seascape), 2
        Nov. 08, 2014

        TOM FRIEDMAN (American, b. 1965) Untitled (Seascape), 2

        Est: $7,000 - $9,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN (American, b. 1965) Untitled (Seascape), 2012 Paper 8-1/2 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Massachusetts (acquired directly from the artist) NOTE: This work is accompanied by a letterpress Certificate of Authenticity, issued and signed by the artist.

        Heritage Auctions
      • TOM FRIEDMAN (American, b. 1965) GOD, 2008 Cut paper 6-
        Nov. 08, 2014

        TOM FRIEDMAN (American, b. 1965) GOD, 2008 Cut paper 6-

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        TOM FRIEDMAN (American, b. 1965) GOD, 2008 Cut paper 6-1/4 x 1-5/8 inches (15.9 x 4.1 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Massachusetts (acquired directly from the artist)

        Heritage Auctions
      • Tom Friedman
        May. 13, 2014

        Tom Friedman

        Est: $20,000 - $30,000

        Untitled (cereal) This work is number 5 of 10 unique variants.

        Phillips
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