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  • Lorna Simpson (b. 1960), III (Peter Norton Christmas Project), 1994.
    Oct. 01, 2026

    Lorna Simpson (b. 1960), III (Peter Norton Christmas Project), 1994.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Lorna Simpson (b. 1960) III (Peter Norton Christmas Project). Cedar box containing felt, ceramic, bronze, and silicone rubber, 1994. Edition of 5000. Printed by 21 Steps, Portland. Published by The Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, Santa Monica.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Lorna Simpson (b. 1960), Untitled [What Should Fit Here Is An Oblique Story...]., 1993.
    Oct. 01, 2026

    Lorna Simpson (b. 1960), Untitled [What Should Fit Here Is An Oblique Story...]., 1993.

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Lorna Simpson (b. 1960) Untitled [What Should Fit Here Is An Oblique Story...]. Photogravure and screenprint with hand-coloring in watercolor on wove paper, 1993. Signed, dated, titled and numbered 35/53 in pencil. Printed by Deli Sacilotto, with the printer's blindstamp lower left. Published by Brooke Alexander Editions, New York, with the gallery label on the frame back.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B.1960) III WISHBONES 1994
    Jul. 07, 2026

    LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B.1960) III WISHBONES 1994

    Est: $50 - $10,000

    Peter Norton Family Christmas Edition 1994. Edition of 5,000. Molded felt printed with lithograph with a ceramic, a bronze and a rubber wishbone. Contained in the original cedar wood box with engraved Roman numerals "III" on the lid. Dimensions: Box H 2.75" x W 5.5" x D 13.5". Wishbone H 4.5". Condition: Vertical split to lid. Scuffs, scratches, and dings to box on exterior and interior corners.

    Westport Auction
  • LORNA SIMPSON
    Jun. 04, 2026

    LORNA SIMPSON

    Est: €8,000 - €12,000

    LORNA SIMPSON Riunite & Ice, collage #12 - 2014 Collage sur papier Signé et daté 75 x 57 cm - la feuille 31 x 15 - l'image Collage on paper; signed and dated 29.5 × 22.4 in. - sheet 12.2 × 5.9 in. - image Provenance : Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Paris Collection Florence et Daniel Guerlain, Les Mesnuls FR Depuis les années 2010, le collage est devenu le principal mode d’expression visuelle de Lorna Simpson. Ces œuvres sont des reconstructions et des recontextualisations de la féminité noire qui évoquent le jeu visuel propre au surréalisme. On y trouve généralement des images de femmes noires découpées de magazines et de publicités (Ebony et Jet), disposées dans le vocabulaire matériel propre à Lorna Simpson, lequel comprend l’aquarelle, l’encre et des matériaux rassemblés de diverses sources. Les éléments naturels comme la glace, l’eau et le feu imprègnent ses collages sous la forme de séduisantes femmes noires dans une gerbe de flammes ou aux cheveux de cristaux. Les assemblages de Lorna Simpson amplifient et intensifient leur présence sur la page. EN Since the 2010s, collage has become Lorna Simpson’s primary mode of visual expression. These works are reconstructions and recontextualizations of Black femininity that evoke the visual play characteristic of Surrealism. They typically feature images of Black women cut from magazines and advertisements (Ebony and Jet), arranged within Lorna Simpson’s distinctive material vocabulary, which includes watercolor, ink, and materials gathered from various sources. Natural elements such as ice, water, and fire permeate her collages in the form of alluring Black women amidst a burst of flames or with crystal hair. Lorna Simpson’s assemblages amplify and intensify their presence on the page. LORNA SIMPSON

    Artcurial
  • LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Constellation. ink and screenprint on gessoed fibe
    May. 21, 2026

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Constellation. ink and screenprint on gessoed fibe

    Est: $120,000 - $180,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Constellation. ink and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass67 x 50 in. (170.2 x 127 cm.).

    Christie's
  • Lorna Simpson (1960 Brooklyn – lebt in New York)
    May. 10, 2026

    Lorna Simpson (1960 Brooklyn – lebt in New York)

    Est: €300 - €400

    III Wish Bone. 1994. Zedernholzkiste mit Filz, darin Keramik-, Bronze- und Silikonskulpturen. Eines von 5000 Exemplaren. Objektmaß: 34,5 x 13,7 x 5,5 cm. Hrsg. von: Peter Norton.

    AaG Auktionshaus am Grunewald
  • LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B.1960) III WISHBONES 1994
    May. 05, 2026

    LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B.1960) III WISHBONES 1994

    Est: $50 - $10,000

    Peter Norton Family Christmas Edition 1994. Edition of 5,000. Molded felt printed with lithograph with a ceramic, a bronze and a rubber wishbone. Contained in the original cedar wood box with engraved Roman numerals "III" on the lid. Dimensions: Box H 2.75" x W 5.5" x D 13.5". Wishbone H 4.5". Condition: Vertical split to lid. Scuffs, scratches, and dings to box on exterior and interior corners.

    Westport Auction
  • Lorna Simpson (b. 1960), "III" (Three Wishbones in a Wood Box), 1994
    Mar. 24, 2026

    Lorna Simpson (b. 1960), "III" (Three Wishbones in a Wood Box), 1994

    Est: $500 - $700

    Lorna Simpson (b. 1960) "III" (Three Wishbones in a Wood Box), 1994 Three ceramic, bronze, and rubber wishbones within molded felt printed with waterless lithography in the original cedar wood box Edition of 5000 Attributed, dated, titled, editioned, and inscribed to lid interior Published/printed by The Peter Norton Family Christmas Project/21 Steps, Portland, Oregon

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Lorna Simpson "Wigs" Waterless Lithograph on Felt
    Feb. 26, 2026

    Lorna Simpson "Wigs" Waterless Lithograph on Felt

    Est: $100 - $300

    Lorna Simpson "Wigs" Waterless Lithograph on Felt, 1994. Unsigned. Measures 31.5x16". Unframed. Pinholes at corners and some light staining and pilling; possible slight moth damage but no holes. Collection of Marge Levy (1943-2025), former director of the Pilchuck Glass School.

    District Auction
  • Lorna Simpson "III (Wishes)" Mixed Media Artwork
    Feb. 26, 2026

    Lorna Simpson "III (Wishes)" Mixed Media Artwork

    Est: $200 - $400

    Lorna Simpson (b.1960 New York) "III (Wishes)" Mixed Media Artwork, 1994. The Norton Family Christmas Projects. Includes oversized wishbones made in ceramic, bronze, and glass in felt fitted wood box. Box measures 2.25x13.5x 5.5". Each wishbone measures 4.25". Excellent condition. Collection of Marge Levy (1943-2025), former director of the Pilchuck Glass School.

    District Auction
  • Wigs (portfolio)
    Jan. 23, 2026

    Wigs (portfolio)

    Est: £15,000 - £20,000

    Lorna Simpson b. 1960 Wigs (portfolio) lithograph on felt, in 38 parts largest: 81.4 by 41.5 cm. 32 by 16¼ in. smallest: 6.8 by 9 cm. 2¾ by 3½ in. overall: 183 by 411.5 cm. 72 by 162 in. Executed in 1994, this work is number 2 from an edition of 15 plus 2 artist's proofs.

    Sotheby's
  • Lorna Simpson, Untitled
    Dec. 18, 2025

    Lorna Simpson, Untitled

    Est: $700 - $900

    Lorna Simpson Untitled 1995 electrostatic heat transfer on felt image: 8.375 h x 12.375 w in (21 x 31 cm) sheet: 12 h x 15 w in (30 x 38 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge '244/250 Lorna Simpson 95'. This work is number 244 from the edition of 250 printed by 21 Steps Editions, Albuquerque and published by SITE Santa Fe, Santa Fe. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Lorna Simpson (American, b.1960) 'Counting' Photogravure with Screenprint
    Dec. 16, 2025

    Lorna Simpson (American, b.1960) 'Counting' Photogravure with Screenprint

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Lorna Simpson (American, b.1960) 'Counting' Photogravure with Screenprint 1991, signed, titled, dated, #43/60 in pencil, Branstead Studio blind stamp lower left, float mounted behind plexiglass in wood frame, Rhona Hoffman Gallery label verso Exhibitions: Rhona Hoffman Gallery Property from: an Estate, Chicago, Illinois Sheet Size: 73 7/8 inches by 38 inches Category: Fine Art > Prints & Multiples Estimated Sale Time: 11:03 am CST Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly. Last modified: December 3, 2025, 11:36 am

    Leonard Auction
  • Lorna Simpson (American, b. 1960) III (Norton Family Christmas Project), 1994
    Dec. 12, 2025

    Lorna Simpson (American, b. 1960) III (Norton Family Christmas Project), 1994

    Est: $500 - $700

    Lorna Simpson (American, b. 1960) III (Norton Family Christmas Project), 1994 wood, waterless lithograph on felt, rubber, ceramic, bronze printed signature, titled, dated, and inscribed to inside lid of box; from the edition of 5,000 2 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s
  • Lorna Simpson (b.1960) 'Cliff', 2016
    Nov. 27, 2025

    Lorna Simpson (b.1960) 'Cliff', 2016

    Est: £1,000 - £2,000

    Archival pigment print, with screenprinted spot varnish, image size 20.3 x 15.3cm, sheet size 47 x 32.4cms, signed, dated and editioned 7/20 by the artist in ink verso. Framed, frame size 49 x 35cm. This print was released as a part of special Camden Arts Centre limited edition of 20 prints in 2016 [now sold out], to accompany the Making & Unmaking exhibition, which ran from 19 June - 18 September 2016. Qty: (1) Provenance:Global Vision: Contemporary Photographs from a Private London Collection Acquired by the present owner from Camden Arts Centre, 2016

    Chiswick Auctions
  • Hands
    Nov. 19, 2025

    Hands

    Est: $80,000 - $120,000

    Lorna Simpson b. 1960   Hands signed, titled and dated 2016 (on the reverse) ink and screenprint on clayboard 48 by 36 in. 121.9 by 91.4 cm. Executed in 2016.

    Sotheby's
  • Ice 2
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Ice 2

    Est: £120,000 - £180,000

    Lorna Simpson b. 1960 Ice 2 signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 2017 (on the reverse) ink and acrylic on gessoed panel 274.1 by 243.6 cm. 108 by 96 in. Executed in 2017.

    Sotheby's
  • Lorna Simpson (1960-), Is, 1991.
    Oct. 07, 2025

    Lorna Simpson (1960-), Is, 1991.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Lorna Simpson (1960-) IS. Silver print, 1991. Signed and numbered 42/50 in pencil, verso. From the S.A.F.E. Portfolio, 1991. Published by the Office of the Manhattan Borough President Ruth W. Messinger and Edition Julie Sylvester. Another impression is in the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Lorna Simpson, Two Pairs
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Lorna Simpson, Two Pairs

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Lorna Simpson Two Pairs 1997 photogravure on handmade Richard de Bas image: 12.25 h x 18.875 w in (31 x 48 cm) sheet: 20 h x 26.5 w in (51 x 67 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right 'Lorna Simpson 97 39/50' with printer's blindstamp. This work is number 39 from the edition of 50 printed by Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, Tampa. Provenance: Private Collection | Heritage Auctions, Black Art from a Distinguished Collector Showcase Auction #15177, 14 February 2022, Lot #33073 | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Lorna Simpson (1960 Brooklyn – lebt in New York)
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Lorna Simpson (1960 Brooklyn – lebt in New York)

    Est: €200 - €300

    III Wish Bone. 1994. Zedernholzkiste mit Filz, darin Keramik-, Bronze- und Silikon-Skulptur. Eines von 5000 Exemplaren. Maße: 34,5 x 13,7 x 5,5 cm. Hrsg. von der Norton Familie, als Weihnachtsgruß.

    AaG Auktionshaus am Grunewald
  • Lorna Simpson,  Cliff, 2016 
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Lorna Simpson,  Cliff, 2016 

    Est: £300 - £500

    Lorna Simpson,  American b.1960-  Cliff, 2016;  archival digital pigment print with screen printed spot varnish on Entrada paper,  signed, dated and numbered 11/20 in pencil,  sheet: 46.5 x 32.5cm,  (framed)  

    Roseberys
  • LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Summer '57/Summer '09. gelatin silver prints, in n
    Jul. 01, 2025

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Summer '57/Summer '09. gelatin silver prints, in n

    Est: £15,000 - £20,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Summer '57/Summer '09. gelatin silver prints, in nine partseach image: 5 x 5in. (12.7 x 12.7cm.)each sheet: 7 x 7in. (17.7 x 17.7cm.).

    Christie's
  • Lorna Simpson, b. 1960, untitled
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Lorna Simpson, b. 1960, untitled

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Lorna Simpson b. 1960 untitled 1995 electrostatic heat transfer print on wool felt 8-3/4 x 12-1/4 inches, full margins signed and dated right lower margin numbered 13/250 Printed by Jeffrey Ryan, 21 Steps Editions, Albuquerque. Published by SITE Santa Fe, New Mexico. Provenance: private collection, Illinois

    Black Art Auction
  • Lorna Simpson, b. 1960, III (Peter Norton Christmas Project)
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Lorna Simpson, b. 1960, III (Peter Norton Christmas Project)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Lorna Simpson b. 1960 III (Peter Norton Christmas Project) 1994 Cedar box containing felt, ceramic, bronze, and silicone rubber 13-3/4 x 5-1/4 x 2 inches. Edition of 5000. Printed by 21 Steps, Portland. Published by The Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, Santa Monica Provenance: private collection, Illinois

    Black Art Auction
  • LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). 15 Mouths. Each Image: 1 ¾ x 3 ¼ in. (45 x 83 mm.)
    Feb. 26, 2025

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). 15 Mouths. Each Image: 1 ¾ x 3 ¼ in. (45 x 83 mm.)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). 15 Mouths. Each Image: 1 ¾ x 3 ¼ in. (45 x 83 mm.)Each Sheet: 10 x 8 in. (254 x 203 mm.).

    Christie's
  • Lorna Simpson, III
    Dec. 18, 2024

    Lorna Simpson, III

    Est: $500 - $700

    Lorna Simpson III 1994 cedar, waterless lithography on felt, ceramic, bronze, rubber 13.625 h x 5.5 w x 2 d in (35 x 14 x 5 cm) This work is from the edition of 5000 published by the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, Santa Monica. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Wright
  • LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Goldheaded 43. ink and gold embossing powder on pa
    Dec. 18, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Goldheaded 43. ink and gold embossing powder on pa

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Goldheaded 43. ink and gold embossing powder on paper 18 3⁄8 x 14 3⁄8 in. (46.7 x 36.5 cm.).

    Christie's
  • LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Goldheaded 41. ink and embossing powder on paper 1
    Dec. 18, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Goldheaded 41. ink and embossing powder on paper 1

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). Goldheaded 41. ink and embossing powder on paper 18 ½ x 14 ½ (47 x 36.8 cm.).

    Christie's
  • Lorna Simpson ''III'' (Three Wishes) 1994 Sculpture
    Dec. 05, 2024

    Lorna Simpson ''III'' (Three Wishes) 1994 Sculpture

    Est: $300 - $600

    Lorna Simpson (b.1960 New York) ''III'' (Three Wishes) 1994 Sculpture Set in Box 13.5''x5.5''. Includes three wish bones of bronze, ceramic, and rubber. From the edition of 5,000 published by Jeff Ryan, 21 Steps, Portland Oregon. Some exterior wear to box. Overall excellent condition. Collection of Michael Parsons (1957-2022), Oregon. Owner and operator of Michael Parsons Fine Art Gallery (2013-2022), Portland.

    MBA Seattle Auction LLC
  • Lorna Simpson, 1960, C-Ration
    Nov. 23, 2024

    Lorna Simpson, 1960, C-Ration

    Est: CHF4,000 - CHF6,000

    30/50. Verso signed and dated: L Simpson, 1991. (Frame).

    Germann Auction House Ltd
  • LORNA SIMPSON (1960 - ) Untitled [What Should Fit Here Is An Oblique Story...].
    Oct. 03, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (1960 - ) Untitled [What Should Fit Here Is An Oblique Story...].

    Est: $6,000 - $9,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (1960 - ) Untitled [What Should Fit Here Is An Oblique Story...]. Photogravure and screenprint with hand coloring in watercolor, 1993. 890x1160 mm; 35 3/8×45 inches (sheet); 730x546 mm; 28 3/4×21 1/2 inches (left image); 730x406 mm; 28 3/4×16 inches (right image). Signed, titled, dated and numbered 35/53 in pencil, lower margin. Printed by Deli Sacilotto, with the printer's blindstamp lower left. Published by Brooke Alexander Editions, with gallery label on the frame back, New York. Additional impressions are in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Lorna Simpson (American, b. 1960) C-Ration, 1991
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Lorna Simpson (American, b. 1960) C-Ration, 1991

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Lorna Simpson (American, b. 1960) C-Ration, 1991 gelatin silver print signed, dated and numbered 47/50 (verso) 24 3/4 x 42 inches.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Lorna Simpson, b. 1960, Notations
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Lorna Simpson, b. 1960, Notations

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Lorna Simpson b. 1960 Notations 2008 pigment print 22-1/2 x 17-1/2 inches (image) 30 x 24 inches (sheet) signed, dated, and numbered 16/40 in ink

    Black Art Auction
  • Lorna Simpson - Recall - 1998 Serigraph - SIGNED 30" x 22"
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Lorna Simpson - Recall - 1998 Serigraph - SIGNED 30" x 22"

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    "Recall" by Lorna Simpson, 1998 Signed Serigraph. Paper size is 30 x 22 inches, with an image size of 13 x 22 inches. The Serigraph is from an edition size of 5 and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: Hand signed, dated, labeled PP (Printers Proof) and numbered out of 5 in pencil by Simpson. This Piece is a serigraph printed on felt. Recall is based on a still from her 16 mm 1998 film titled ‘Recollection’ shot during Simpson's artist residency at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The film questions what is real versus that which is fabricated, and how memory is selective. Other impressions of this desirable Simpson print are in the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art.

    DUMBO Auctions
  • LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). 15 Mouths. Each Image: 1 ¾ x 3 ¼ in. (45 x 83 mm.)
    Jul. 23, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). 15 Mouths. Each Image: 1 ¾ x 3 ¼ in. (45 x 83 mm.)

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (B. 1960). 15 Mouths. Each Image: 1 ¾ x 3 ¼ in. (45 x 83 mm.) Each Sheet: 10 x 8 in. (254 x 203 mm.).

    Christie's
  • Lorna Simpson, III
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Lorna Simpson, III

    Est: $500 - $700

    Lorna Simpson III 1994 cedar, waterless lithography on felt, ceramic, bronze, rubber 2.25 h x 5.375 w x 13.625 d in (6 x 14 x 35 cm) Printed signature, date and inscription to lid 'III Lorna Simpson Peter Norton Family Christmas Edition 1994 Edition of 5,000'. This work is from the edition of 5000 published by the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, Santa Monica. Provenance: Collection of Martin and Enid Packard This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Wright
  • LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960), FRAME TALE
    Jul. 11, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960), FRAME TALE

    Est: £5,000 - £7,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960)FRAME TALEInk and collage on paperSigned and dated 2013 (lower right)75 x 56cm (29½ x 22 in.)Provenance:Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Paris, where purchased by Count Manfredi della Gherardesca, 13 June 2013

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • Lorna Simpson (b. 1960): Is
    Jun. 06, 2024

    Lorna Simpson (b. 1960): Is

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Gelatin silver print, 1991, signed and numbered 32/50 on the reverse. 20 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (sight), 25 x 21 in. (frame).

    STAIR
  • LORNA SIMPSON (b. 1960) Test two gelatin silver prints and engraved plastic
    May. 21, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (b. 1960) Test two gelatin silver prints and engraved plastic

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (b. 1960) Test two gelatin silver prints and engraved plastic plaque each photograph: 53 ¼ x 16 ¼ in. (135.3 x 41.3 cm.) plaque: 6 x 22 in. (15.2 x 55.9 cm.) overall: 66 x 39 in. (167.6 x 99 cm.)

    Christie's
  • LORNA SIMPSON "III (WISHES)" MIXED MEDIA ARTWORK
    May. 12, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON "III (WISHES)" MIXED MEDIA ARTWORK

    Est: $300 - $600

    Lorna Simpson (b.1960 New York) "III (Wishes)" Mixed Media Artwork, 1994. The Norton Family Christmas Projects. Includes oversized wishbones made in ceramic, bronze, and glass in felt fitted wood box, original Norton Family Christmas card. Box measures 2.25x13.5x 5.5". Each wishbone measures 4.25". Excellent condition. From the collection of Catherine Hillenbrand of Seattle, WA.

    District Auction
  • LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960), REDD
    Apr. 24, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960), REDD

    Est: £10,000 - £15,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960)REDDInk and collage on paperSigned and dated 2013 (lower right)75 x 56cm (29½ x 22 in.)Provenance:Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Paris, where purchased by Count Manfredi della Gherardesca, 12 June 2013

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960), FRAME TALEI
    Apr. 24, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960), FRAME TALEI

    Est: £10,000 - £15,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960)FRAME TALEInk and collage on paperSigned and dated 2013 (lower right)75 x 56cm (29½ x 22 in.)Provenance:Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Paris, where purchased by Count Manfredi della Gherardesca, 13 June 2013

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960), BLUE IN FUR
    Apr. 24, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960), BLUE IN FUR

    Est: £10,000 - £15,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (AMERICAN B. 1960)BLUE IN FURInk and collage on paperSigned and dated 2013 (lower right)75 x 56cm (29½ x 22 in.)Provenance:Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Paris, where purchased by Count Manfredi della Gherardesca, 13 June 2013

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • LORNA SIMPSON (1960 - ) Backdrops circa 1940s.
    Apr. 04, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (1960 - ) Backdrops circa 1940s.

    Est: $6,000 - $9,000

    LORNA SIMPSON (1960 - ) Backdrops circa 1940s. Color screenprint diptych on felt panels, 1998. 660x851 mm; 26x33⅜ inches. Signed, dated and numbered 12/35 in pencil, left panel, lower left verso. Printed by Jean-Yves Noblet at Noblet Sérigraphie, NY. Published by Karen McCready at Karen McCready Fine Arts, NY. Other impressions are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Art and Harvard Art Museums. In Backdrops circa 1940s, Lorna Simpson confronts the lowly stereotypical roles given to African American women in film. The image woman on the left is blurred - its low contrast is achieved by printing on felt, rendering her skin, hair, and dress almost indistinguishable from the stage set. On the right, a detail of singer and activist Lena Horne, taken from the 1943 movie I Dood It, is also obscured - the edges of the support sever her face and body. Due to Jim Crow laws, Horne's musical scenes were cut from the version of the film sent to Southern venues. The illegibility of the women in each image aligns with Simpson's exploration of the marginalization of black women in American culture. However, in Backdrops circa 1940s., Simpson's composition imagines an alternative history where Horne is both singing and celebrated. Weems' text below the images indicates they date from the 1940s, further contrasting their sense of nostalgia and glamour with the brutal history of the decade.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • LORNA SIMPSON (1960 - ) Untitled.
    Apr. 04, 2024

    LORNA SIMPSON (1960 - ) Untitled.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    LORNA SIMPSON (1960 - ) Untitled. Color electrostatic heat transfer on wool felt, 1995. 222x311 mm; 8¾x12¼ inches, full margins. Signed, dated and numbered 13/250 in ink, lower margin. Printed by Jeffrey Ryan, 21 Steps Editions, Albuquerque. Published by SITE Santa Fe, New Mexico.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Lorna Simpson - Recall - 1998 Serigraph - SIGNED 30" x 22"
    Feb. 20, 2024

    Lorna Simpson - Recall - 1998 Serigraph - SIGNED 30" x 22"

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    "Recall" by Lorna Simpson, 1998 Signed Serigraph. Paper size is 30 x 22 inches, with an image size of 13 x 22 inches. The Serigraph is from an edition size of 5 and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: Hand signed, dated, labeled PP (Printers Proof) and numbered out of 5 in pencil by Simpson. This Piece is a serigraph printed on felt. Recall is based on a still from her 16 mm 1998 film titled ‘Recollection’ shot during Simpson's artist residency at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The film questions what is real versus that which is fabricated, and how memory is selective. Other impressions of this desirable Simpson print are in the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art.

    DUMBO Auctions
  • Lorna Simpson, Untitled
    Dec. 07, 2023

    Lorna Simpson, Untitled

    Est: $700 - $900

    Lorna Simpson Untitled 1995 electrostatic heat transfer on felt image: 8.375 h x 12.375 w in (21 x 31 cm) sheet: 12 h x 15 w in (30 x 38 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge '25/250 Lorna Simpson 95'. This work is number 25 from the edition of 250 printed by 21 Steps Editions, Albuquerque and published by SITE Santa Fe, Santa Fe. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Wright
  • Lorna Simpson, III (Peter Norton Family Christmas Project)
    Dec. 07, 2023

    Lorna Simpson, III (Peter Norton Family Christmas Project)

    Est: $500 - $700

    Lorna Simpson III (Peter Norton Family Christmas Project) 1994 wood, waterless lithograph on paper, rubber, ceramic, bronze 2.25 h x 13.5 w x 5.25 d in (6 x 34 x 13 cm) Printed signature, title, date, number and inscription to inside lid of box 'III Lorna Simpson Peter Norton Family Christmas Edition 1994 Edition of 5000'. This work is from the edition of 5000 published by the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, Santa Monica. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Wright
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