Donald Judd

Set of 4 woodcuts on Japanese paper, with a hand-painted oil paint stripe on the glass of the galvanized iron frame, each 61 x 81 x 2.5 cm (24 x 32 x 1 in), estate stamped. Edition of 25.
 

This edition by Donald Judd embodies the principles of Minimalism by translating the relationship between color, form, and material into a clear geometric structure. The four panels of this work follow a precise compositional order. The characteristic reduction to elemental forms and a limited color palette emphasizes the conceptual rigor of Judd’s approach. The serial arrangement and the nuanced differentiation of tones draw attention to the interplay of surface, space, and structure, inviting contemplative observation.

From Wall Works
Two recesses on a wall, with red, blue or green plexiglas or galvanized iron. Recesses 50 x 75 x 25 cm (29½ x 19¾ x 10 in) each; installation size according to the wall. Limited to 12 installations, with certificate, signed by the estate, numbered.

In this large-scale edition, Donald Judd creates a striking contrast through two symmetrically arranged, recessed red rectangles that are embedded into a white wall. The clear linearity and the absence of decorative elements emphasize Judd’s conceptual engagement with structure and materiality. The installation invites the viewer to contemplatively explore the interplay between object, space, and perception.

Extruded aluminum, anodized in 12 different colors, 15 x 105 x 15 cm (6¼ x 41 x 6¼ in), edition of 12 each color.

This edition realizes a long-cherished project of Donald Judd and required the specially developed custom fabrication of an industrial tool that enabled the desired shape to be produced through extrusion in a single process – without screws or welds. The anodization of the aluminum causes the color pigments to penetrate the material structure, becoming an integral part of the surface, thereby continuing Judd’s consistent fusion of material, color, and form. The extrusion profile was designed by Donald Judd as a logical division of the symmetrical space.

CR #10-12: Three wall objects, each folded, stainless steel. Each 100 x 100 cm, depth varies. Edition: 3 + 1 AP, inventory number stamped on metal plate on verso

The edition Untitled (Folded Meters) consists of a series of three stainless steel works, each distinguished by a precisely executed single fold. With their strict geometry and reduced formal language, they adhere to the principles of Minimal Art and reflect Donald Judd’s consistent interest in serial order and mathematical structure. The three variations in this group are based on precisely calculated proportional divisions of ½, ⅓, and ¼, making the subtle differentiation within a formally stringent system perceptible.

Set of 6 aquatints on rag paper, 74 x 86.5 cm each (29 x 34 in), each signed and numbered. Edition of 150.
 

With this series of aquatint editions, Donald Judd continues his consistent pursuit of reduction and geometric clarity. The six prints, defined by varying arrangements of horizontal lines within square fields, reflect Judd’s principles of serial order and his precise formal rigor. The use of deep black ink on etching paper enhances the contrast and emphasizes the materiality of the works. Subtle variations within the series invite a meditative reflection on the interplay of line, surface, and space – central aspects of Judd’s artistic practice.