Polly Apfelbaum Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Polly Apfelbaum Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 18, 2024
Polly Apfelbaum, Untitled for SITE Unseen #9, ca. 2016
Est: $600 - $900
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1956) Untitled for SITE Unseen #9, ca. 2016 watercolor on paper inscribed on frame verso: Polly Apfelbaum
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 16, 2024
POLLY APFELBAUM - FLOWERS
Est: $300 - $500
Lot 23 Polly Apfelbaum American (b. 1955) Flowers lithograph signed lower right, editioned 8/16 sheet: 22 1/2 x 36 inches frame dimensions: 32 x 45 1/2 x 1 inches, wood frame with glazing Provenance: From the Collection of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Capsule Gallery Auction
Feb. 09, 2024
POLLY APFELBAUM THE COLOR STAR
Est: $600 - $800
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955, American) unframed contemporary fabric art titled "The Color Star" of dye, marker, and ink on synthetic velvet, dated 2004, initialed and dated in ink, numbered 10/20 with with the artist's ink stamp. Published by Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA. 29" x 29" oa
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Dec. 18, 2023
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955) Untitled, Iris Print
Est: $200 - $400
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955) Untitled, iris print on velvet flocked paper, signature stamp. Framed. Size: 4.5'' x 5'', 11 x 13 cm (image); 13'' x 10.5'', 33 x 27 cm (frame). Provenance: The Robert L. Pfannebecker Collection. Artist Biography: She combines concepts from Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and Pop art to create distinctive prints, ceramics, and hand-dyed fabric floor pieces she refers to as âfallen paintings.â Apfelbaumâs kaleidoscopic works feature lively color, geometric forms, and non-representational subjects, yet she rejected the aggressive masculinity of the Abstract Expressionist movement. Her work incorporates textiles, clay, found objects, and other tactile elements traditionally associated with craft and domesticity. Apfelbaum studied painting and printmaking at the Tyler School of Art in Pennsylvania, receiving a B.F.A. in 1978. She moved to New York City, where she was inspired by installation art and worked to find a middle ground between sculpture and her two-dimensional training. She was influenced by artists including Helen Frankenthaler, Morris Louis, and Jackson Pollock, but Apfelbaumâs style incorporates energy, playfulness, and wit, as well as her love of popular culture and affirmative view of femininity.
Material Culture
Nov. 29, 2023
SIGNED MODERN ART PRINT POLLY APFELBAUM
Est: $200 - $300
POLLY APFELBAUM (American b. 1955) Tough Love _ 2007 Lithograph on Okawara Signed, dated, and editioned 25/95 lower margin Sheet size 18 inches x 22.5 inches, unframed SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Dec. 21, 2022
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955) Seed Packet Pictures, 2021 Laser print in colors on pa
Est: $500 - $700
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955) Seed Packet Pictures, 2021 Laser print in colors on paper 8-1/2 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm) (sheet) Ed. 18/50 Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil verso HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 17, 2022
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955): Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Carved wood construction, 1986, unmarked. 24 in. (height). By repute, gift of the artist.
STAIR
Oct. 26, 2022
Polly Apfelbaum WOOD STREET Complete set of four color woodcuts, framed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955) WOOD STREET Complete set of four color woodcuts, 2008, on Tanbo paper, signed, dated and numbered 21/45 in pencil, published by Durham Press, Durham, Pennsylvania and with their blindstamp, with full margins, framed. Images 11 7/8 x 10 1/8 inches; 302 x 257 mm. Sheets 18 x 15 7/8 inches; 457 x 403 mm. Frames 20 7/8 x 18 3/4 inches; 530 x 476 mm. C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 08, 2022
Polly Apfelbaum, Durham Dogwood
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Polly Apfelbaum Durham Dogwood 2010 woodblock print variant in colors on Sauders Waterford 12 h × 12 w in (30 × 30 cm) Signed and numbered to lower right 'PA 95/150' with blindstamp. This work is number 95 from the edition of 150 published by Durham Press, Pennsylvania. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from Durham Press. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 08, 2022
Polly Apfelbaum (American, b. 1955) "Red Dots"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
circa 1995, unique wall relief - pillowcase with applied hand painted velvet.
Cottone Auctions
Dec. 15, 2021
Polly Apfelbaum, Durham Dogwood
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Polly Apfelbaum Durham Dogwood 2010 variant woodblock print on Sauders Waterford 12 h × 12 w in (30 × 30 cm) Signed and numbered to lower right 'PA 82/150'. This work is number 82 from the edition of 150 published by Durham Press, Pennsylvania. Sold with a letter of authentication from Durham Press. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. condition: Work is in very good overall condition and presents well with strong colors. Unframed.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 01, 2021
POLLY APFELBAUM (B. 1955) Love Park VI woodblock monoprint on paper 79 x 7
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
POLLY APFELBAUM (B. 1955) Love Park VI woodblock monoprint on paper 79 x 79 in. (200.7 x 200.7 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 29, 2021
Polly Apfelbaum, Power to the Flower
Est: $700 - $900
Polly Apfelbaum Power to the Flower 2007 stenciled pigmented linen pulp paint on Abaca 9.875 h × 8.25 w in (25 × 21 cm) Embossed signature to lower right 'PA'. Signed and numbered to verso '20/50 Polly Apfelbaum'. This work is number 20 from the edition of 50 published by Dieu Donné Papermill, Inc., New York as part of their 2007 Collector's Series. Sold with documentation from Dieu Donné Papermill. condition: Work is in very good overall condition. Rippling to edges as intended by artist. Image presents well. Unframed.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Apr. 20, 2021
Polly Apfelbaum COLOR FIELD NOTES (ORANGE) Color woodcut
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955) COLOR FIELD NOTES (ORANGE) Color woodcut, 2009, on Hiromi Handmade DHM 11 Triple Thick paper, signed with initials, dated and numbered 40/43 in pencil, from the same-titled portfolio, printed and published by Durham Press, Durham, Pennsylvania and with their blindstamp, the full sheet, framed. Sheet 20 x 20 inches; 508 x 508 mm. Provenance: Mary Ryan Gallery, New York Property from a Private Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 20, 2021
Polly Apfelbaum COLOR FIELD NOTES (RED) Color woodcut
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955) COLOR FIELD NOTES (RED) Color woodcut, 2009, on Hiromi Handmade DHM 11 Triple Thick paper, signed with initials, dated and numbered 40/43 in pencil, from the same-titled portfolio, printed and published by Durham Press, Durham, Pennsylvania and with their blindstamp, the full sheet, framed. Sheet 19 5/8 x 20 1/8 inches; 498 x 511 mm. Provenance: Mary Ryan Gallery, New York Property from a Private Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 20, 2021
Polly Apfelbaum COLOR FIELD NOTES (YELLOW) Color woodcut
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955) COLOR FIELD NOTES (YELLOW) Color woodcut, 2009, on Hiromi Handmade DHM 11 Triple Thick paper, signed with initials, dated and numbered 40/43 in pencil, from the samet-titled portfolio, printed and published by Durham Press, Durham, Pennsylvania and with their blindstamp, the full sheet, framed. Sheet 20 x 20 inches; 508 x 508 mm. Provenance: Mary Ryan Gallery, New York Property from a Private Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 23, 2021
Polly Apfelbaum, Me Too
Est: $500 - $700
Polly Apfelbaum Me Too 2017 screenprint in colors 20 h × 15.875 w in (51 × 40 cm) This work is a complimentary, unsigned silkscreened protest poster created to promote awareness of the Me Too movement and published by Durham Press, Durham, PA. condition: Work is in good overall condition. Soft creases to lower center of silver and pink fields, center of left edge, and upper right corner. Pinpoints of surface accretion to upper right quadrant. Work presents well with strong colors. Unframed.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 17, 2021
Polly Apfelbaum, Persephone (Pink)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Polly Apfelbaum Persephone (Pink) 2013 woodblock in colors on Hiromi handmade triple thick paper 32 h × 32 w in (81 × 81 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right 'PP 4/4 PA 13'. This work is printer's proof 4 of 4 apart from the numbered edition of 35 published by Durham Press, Pennsylvania. Provenance: Private Collection, New York This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. condition: Work is in excellent condition. Sheet has not been examined out of frame but is fully visible and hinged at all four corners. Minor quarter of an inch indentation to lower right quadrant. Framed behind acrylic measuring 39 x 39 inches.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Dec. 15, 2020
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955) - Wallflower
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Polly Apfelbaum (b. 1955) Wallflower artificial flowers and thumbtacks installed diameter: 48 3/4 in. (123.8 cm.) Executed in 1991.
Christie's
Oct. 17, 2020
POLLY APFELBAUM (American, b. 1955), ''The Color S
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
POLLY APFELBAUM (American, b. 1955), ''The Color Star'', dye, marker and ink on synthetic velvet, numbered ''2/20'' lower right along with artist's inkstamp, initialed and dated ''04'' lower left, unstretched and unframed. Fabric 28''h, 28''w. Provenance: Acquired by present owner from D'Amelio Gallery.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Sep. 30, 2020
Polly Apfelbaum, Mixed Blooms
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Polly Apfelbaum Mixed Blooms 2005 dyed fabric 24.5 h × 24 w in (62 × 61 cm) Provenance: Angles Gallery, Los Angeles | Acquired from the previous in 2010, Important New York Collection condition: Work is mounted in frame with a 'T' pin to upper corners as shown in images online. Fabric is free of any visible discoloration and colors are vibrant. Framed behind glass measuring 33 x 32 x 2 inches.
Wright
May. 16, 2019
POLLY APFELBAUM Two sculptures.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
POLLY APFELBAUM Two sculptures. Richter 2, plasticine and polymer clay, 2010. 155x205 mm; 6x8 inches * White Mud, plasticine and polymer clay, 2010. 140x170 mm; 5 1/2x6 1/2 inches.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 06, 2018
Polly Apfelbaum American, b. 1955 Red Dots
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Polly Apfelbaum American, b. 1955 Red Dots Pillowcase with collaged painted velvet 31 1/4 x 22 inches (79.37 x 55.88 cm) Provenance: [Sale] Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC, Jul. 20, 2013, lot 81 C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 11, 2018
POLLY APFELBAUM | HWP22
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
marker on rayon silk velvet
Sotheby's
Mar. 08, 2018
POLLY APFELBAUM | HWP 37
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
ink on rayon synthetic velvet panel
Sotheby's
Feb. 28, 2018
POLLY APFELBAUM - Two works: (i-ii) Wood Clovers (from Daisy Chain)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
POLLY APFELBAUM - Two works: (i-ii) Wood Clovers (from Daisy Chain)
Phillips
Feb. 28, 2018
POLLY APFELBAUM (b. 1955) - Color Star
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
POLLY APFELBAUM (b. 1955) Color Star Overall: 28 3/8 x 28 3/8 in. (720 x 720 mm.)
Christie's
Feb. 28, 2018
POLLY APFELBAUM (b. 1955) - Durham Dogwood
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
POLLY APFELBAUM (b. 1955) Durham Dogwood Sheet: 12 x 12 in. (305 x 305 mm.)
Christie's
Dec. 08, 2016
POLLY APFELBAUM - Rubbing Colours
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
POLLY APFELBAUM - Rubbing Colours
Phillips
Nov. 01, 2015
POLLY APFELBAUM, (AMERICAN, B. 1955), "THE ENIGMA MACHINE"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
POLLY APFELBAUM (american, b. 1955)/span "THE ENIGMA MACHINE" Synthetic crushed stretch velvet and dye. Executed from 1993-95. two possible formats: 9 stacks: 35 x 5 x 2 in. (88.9 x 12.7 x 5.1cm); or 72 stacks: 35 x 62 x 1/2 in. (88.9 x 157.5 x 1.3cm) provenance: /spanD'Amelio Terras, New York, New York. Private Collection, New York, New York (acquired directly from the above in 2004). exhibited:/span "Stacked,' D'Amelio Terras, New York, New York, January 11 – February 15, 2003. note:/span 'At the time of The Enigma Machine I was still working in what would be more conventionally considered sculpture. But I began with dyed fabric, 2-d stuff. So the ideas of stacking and folding were important in going from two to three dimensions, allowing works to open and close. It is interesting given that The Enigma Machine is a coding device, something that opens or shuts off meaning. Other themes had to do with habits and order, routines and reiteration. Folding, stacking or re-arranging were all simple devices I used to create formal possibilities for my work." – Polly Apfelbaum, 2003 (as quoted in the press release for the exhibition "Stacked" at D'Amelio Terras, New York.)
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 01, 2015
POLLY APFELBAUM, (AMERICAN, B. 1955), "COLOR EXERCISES - SIMPLE AND BINARY"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
POLLY APFELBAUM (american, b. 1955)/span "COLOR EXERCISES - SIMPLE AND BINARY" 2002, pencil signed and dated, numbered 15/60, with wide margins, Durham Press, Inc., Durham, Pennsylvania, publisher. Color screenprint on Lana Royale. image: 8 3/8 x 26 1/4 in. (21.3 x 66.7cm) sheet: 22 1/8 x 29 1/4 in. (56.2 x 74.3cm)
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 01, 2015
POLLY APFELBAUM, (AMERICAN, B. 1955), "COLOR EXERCISES - WARM & COOL"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
POLLY APFELBAUM (american, b. 1955)/span "COLOR EXERCISES - WARM & COOL" 2002, pencil signed and dated, numbered 19/60, the full sheet, Durham Press, Inc., Durham, Pennsylvania, publisher. Color screenprint on Lana Royale. image: 9 1/4 x 27 1/4 in. (23.5 x 69.2cm) sheet: 22 1/4 x 38 3/8 in. (56.5 x 97.5cm)
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 03, 2014
Polly Apfelbaum (b.1955) - Persephone (pink)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
woodcut printed in colours, 2013, initialled, dated and numbered from the edition of 35 in pencil, published by Durham Press, Bucks County, PA., on triple thick Hiromi handmade paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 813 x 826mm (32 x 32 1/2 in)
Dreweatts 1759
Jul. 20, 2013
Polly Apfelbaum
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
(New York/Pennsylvania, born 1955)"Red Dots", unsigned, pillowcase with applied painted velvet, 31-1/2 x 22 in.; good condition Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
May. 12, 2012
Polly Apfelbaum (American, b. 1955) Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Polly Apfelbaum (American, b. 1955); Untitled; Mixed media on paper (velvet, watercolor and photos) (framed); 12 1/4" x 9" (sheet); Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 07, 2010
POLLY APFELBAUM, (AMERICAN B. 1955), "COLOR EXERCISES: SOMBER & LUMINOUS"
Est: $700 - $1,000
POLLY APFELBAUM (american b. 1955) "COLOR EXERCISES: SOMBER & LUMINOUS" 2002, pencil signed with initials, dated, and numbered 5/35 (there were also artist's proofs), with full margins; Durham Press, Durham, Pennsylvania. Color screenprint on Lana Gravure. image: 72 x 27 in. (177.8 x 67.3cm) sheet: 76 x 30 1/2 in. (195.6 x 77.5cm)
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 07, 2010
POLLY APFELBAUM, (AMERICAN B. 1955), "COLOR EXCERCISES: LANDSCAPE"
Est: $300 - $500
POLLY APFELBAUM (american b. 1955) "COLOR EXCERCISES: LANDSCAPE" 2002, pencil signed with initials and dated, numbered 3/60, with full margins; Durham Press, Inc, Durham, Pennsylvania, publishers. Color screenprint on wove paper. image: 33 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (85.2 x 62.3cm) sheet: 39 3/8 x 29 in. (100 x 73.7cm)
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 07, 2010
POLLY APFELBAUM, (AMERICAN B.1955), “ONE HALF AND ONE HALF”
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
POLLY APFELBAUM (american b.1955) 'ONE HALF AND ONE HALF' Baby sheet, velvet, dye Executed in 1996-1997 67 3/4 x 49 in. (172.1 x 124.5cm) provenance: D'Amelio Terras, New York, New York. Neuberger Berman and Lehman Brothers Collection.
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 18, 2010
Polly Apfelbaum (American, born 1955); Seeing Spots;
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Seeing Spots, 1999 Iris print on crushed velvet, signed in ink on the label and annotated 'AP 2/3' (aside from the edition of 15), published/printed by Muse (X) Editions/Anthony Racco, Los Angeles, with full margins, in excellent condition, framed. 20 x 15 3/4in sheet 21 1/4 x 18in
Bonhams
Jan. 24, 2010
Polly Apfelbaum (American, born 1955); Seeing Spots;
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Seeing Spots, 1999 Iris print on crushed velvet, signed in ink on the label and annotated 'AP 2/3' (aside from the edition of 15), published by Muse (X) Editions, Los Angeles, printed by Anthony Racco, with full margins, in excellent condition, framed. 20 x 15 3/4in sheet 21 1/4 x 18in
Bonhams
Nov. 03, 2009
Polly Apfelbaum (American, born 1955); Seeing Spots;
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Seeing Spots, 1999 Iris print on crushed velvet, signed in ink on the label and annotated 'AP 2/3' (aside from the edition of 15), published by Muse (X) Editions, Los Angeles, printed by Anthony Racco, with full margins, in excellent condition, framed. 20 x 15 3/4in sheet 21 1/4 x 18in
Bonhams
Nov. 01, 2009
POLLY APFELBAUM, (AMERICAN, B. 1955), "WOOD STREET" THE COMPLETE SET OF FOUR WOODBLOCK PRINTS
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
POLLY APFELBAUM (american, b. 1955) "WOOD STREET" the complete set of four woodblock prints 2007, all signed with initials and dated in pencil 'PA 08', all numbered 3/45 (there were also 5 artist's proofs), all with full margins; Durham Press, Durham, PA, publisher. Color woodblocks on Tanbo paper, with archival corrugated cardboard portfolio box printed with title on outside cover and colophon information printed on inside cover (as issued). image: 12 x 10 in. (30.5 x 25.4cm) (each) sheet: 18 x 16 in. (45.7 x 40.6cm) (each) (4). provenance: Durham Press, Durham, PA. Lehman Brothers. Note: This lot is to be sold not subject to a reserve.
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 09, 2009
Green and Blue Dots, 2000
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Green and Blue Dots , 2000 Synthetic velvet and dye on printed cotton sheeting. 93 1/2 x 78 1/2 in. (237.5 x 199.4 cm).
Phillips
Feb. 29, 2008
Contemporary Art: POLLY APFELBAUM Rubbing Colours,
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Contemporary Art: POLLY APFELBAUM Rubbing Colours, 1995
Phillips