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Donald Judd Art

American, 1928-1994

Many consider Donald Judd one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Three decades after death, his ideas still hold a strong influence in the fields of architecture, interior design, criticism and art.

Judd was the voice of minimalism, rejecting through his art expressions of metaphysical and metaphorical symbolism. He sought to convey the literal, physical characteristics of each project he worked on. Judd's fascination with hard-edged imagery — especially squares and boxes — is prevalent through many of his sculptures, prints and paintings, and perfectly expresses his pragmatic artistic vision. 

Even though he was a minimalist in practice, Judd appreciated various forms and styles of art, with a special fondness for Abstract Expressionism. He spent many years writing as an art critic and spoke extensively on behalf of artist culture. 

Born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Judd joined the U.S. Army in 1946 and served in Korea until 1947. After returning home, he attended Columbia University, where he studied art history and philosophy while concurrently painting at the Art Stu­dents League.

Judd continued to paint until the early 1960s, when he abandoned the practice entirely in favor of sculpture. He found painting to be too illusionary and preferred the tactility of working in three dimensions.

As a strong proponent for art permanency, Judd purchased and refurbished many properties in Manhattan from the 1970s to the 1990s — primarily for the purpose of providing space to permanently hold and display his work and that of his colleagues. He obtained buildings throughout the downtown Cast Iron District. Other artists with the means to do so followed suit and helped develop the area, which is now known as SoHo — world-famous for cultivating artistic culture. Judd headed other political actions aimed at fostering artistic community and maintaining a healthy environment throughout New York City, especially in Manhattan. 

In 1981, Judd moved with his wife, Julie Finch, to Marfa, Texas, where they established the Chinati Foundation. The 340-acre foundation site holds many of his own permanent installations and those of a number of his contemporaries, including American artists Dan Flavin, Carl Andre and John Wesley, as well as Russian artist Ilya Kabakov and many others.

Judd died from lymphoma in 1994, but a magnificent body of his work remains for all to relish for generations to come.

On 1stDibs, find a selection of Donald Judd abstract prints, interior prints and sculptures.

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Untitled (S. 105)
By Donald Judd
Located in Calabasas, CA
Artist: Donald Judd Title: Untitled (S. 105) Year: 1977-78 Medium: Etching on wove paper Sheet: 30 x 35 in. (76.2 x 88.9 cm.) Edition: 75 plus proofs; signed, numbered and dated in p...
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1970s Contemporary Donald Judd Art

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Etching

Double Chair 51/52 American Minimalist Judd Chair Traffic Orange aluminum
By Donald Judd
Located in Zug, CH
DONALD JUDD (1928-1994) Double Chair 51/52 2017 Painted aluminium, Traffic orange, RAL 2009 75 x 100 x 50 cm 29.53 x 39.37 x 19.69 inches Signed, inscribed, dated and numbered "Donal...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Metal

Untitled (S. 108)
By Donald Judd
Located in Calabasas, CA
Artist: Donald Judd Title: Untitled (S. 108) Year: 1977-78 Medium: Etching on wove paper Sheet: 30 x 35 in. (76.2 x 88.9 cm.) Edition: 75 plus proofs; signed, numbered and dated in p...
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1970s Contemporary Donald Judd Art

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Etching

LECSON AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amp, hi-fi quad 33/303 braun dieter rams
By Donald Judd
Located in London, GB
Lecson AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amplifier Designed 1972 by Allen Boothroyd, this design won the 1974 Design Council Award. Good condition, fully working and ready to enjoy -...
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1980s British Minimalist Vintage Donald Judd Art

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Metal

Donald Judd, 'Untitled' 1974, Etching
By Donald Judd
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Signed, dated, and numbered to lower right ‘15/35 Judd '74’. This work is number 15 from the edition of 35 (with one artist's proof) printed by Styria Studio, New York and co-publish...
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1970s Vintage Donald Judd Art

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Paper

Donald Judd, 'Untitled' 1974, Etching
By Donald Judd
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Signed, dated, and numbered to lower right ‘15/35 Judd '74’. This work is number 15 from the edition of 35 (with one artist's proof) printed by Styria Studio, New York and co-publish...
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1970s Vintage Donald Judd Art

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Paper

Donald Judd, 'Untitled' 1974, Etching
By Donald Judd
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Signed, dated, and numbered to lower right ‘15/35 Judd '74’. This work is number 15 from the edition of 35 (with one artist's proof) printed by Styria Studio, New York and co-publish...
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1970s Vintage Donald Judd Art

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Paper

Untitled #77, from an untitled portfolio of six works (Schellmann 82)
By Donald Judd
Located in New York, NY
Donald Judd Untitled #82, 1974 Etching on German etching paper with deckled edges Hand signed and numbered 7/35 by the artist on the front Catalogue Raisonne Ref: Schellmann & Jitta,...
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1970s Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Etching, Pencil

Desk 56 Donald Judd Minamilst Desk Silver Aluminum
By Donald Judd
Located in Zug, CH
DONALD JUDD (1928-1994) Desk 56 2017 Anodized aluminum 50 x 200 x 100 cm 19.69 x 78.74 x 39.37 inches Inscribed "Donald Judd TM
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Metal

Armchair 47/48 American Minimalist Judd Chair Turquoise blue painted aluminum
By Donald Judd
Located in Zug, CH
DONALD JUDD (1928-1994) Armchair 47/48 2017 Painted aluminium, Turquoise blue, RAL 5018 75 x 50 x 50 cm 29.53 x 19.69 x 19.69 inches Signed, inscribed, dated and numbered "Donald Jud...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Metal

Bookshelf 60 Minimalist black aluminum Shelf by Donald Judd
By Donald Judd
Located in Zug, CH
DONALD JUDD (1928-1994) Bookshelf 60 2017 Traffic black, RAL 9017 100 x 100 x 50 cm 39.37 x 39.37 x 19.69 inches Inscribed "Donald Judd TM
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Metal

Untitled No. 15
By Donald Judd
Located in New York, NY
Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil, l.r. Contact gallery for price. This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.
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1970s Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Paper, Etching

Untitled
By Donald Judd
Located in Houston, TX
Donald Judd Untitled, 1993-94 Woodcut 23 1/2 x 31 1/2 in (59.7 x 80 cm) Edition of 150 + AP
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Woodcut

Untitled -- Sculpture, Steel, Minimalism, Contemporary Art by Donald Judd
By Donald Judd
Located in London, GB
Untitled, 1967 Donald Judd From Ten From Leo Castelli Folded stainless steel multiple Signed in black felt-tip pen and numbered from the edition of 200 on a paper label affixed t...
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1960s Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Stainless Steel

Donald Judd, Untitled, 1978-1979
By Donald Judd
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquatint, on etching paper, with full margins. Image size: 35 1/4 x 24 5/8 in. Full sheet size: 40 x 29 1/4 in. Framed dimensions: 46 1/2" x 35 3/4". In black frame. Signed and numb...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Donald Judd Art

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Paper

Donald Judd, Untitled 1978-1979
By Donald Judd
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquatint, on etching paper, with full margins. Image size 35 1/4 x 24 5/8 in. Full sheet size 40 x 29 1/4 in. Framed dimensions 46 1/2" x 35 3/4". In black frame. Signed and numbere...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Donald Judd Art

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Paper

Donald Judd, Untitled, 1978-1979
By Donald Judd
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquatint, on etching paper, with full margins. Image size: 35 1/4 x 24 5/8 in. Full sheet size: 40 x 29 1/4 in. Framed dimensions: 46 1/2" x 35 3/4". In black frame. Signed and numb...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Donald Judd Art

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Paper

Untitled
By Donald Judd
Located in New York, NY
Created by Donald Judd in 1978-79, Untitled is an original aquatint on wove paper. Hand-signed and numbered from the edition of 175 + 15 AP, the artwork measures 39 7/8 x 29 1/4 in. ...
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20th Century Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Aquatint

Untitled
By Donald Judd
Located in New York, NY
The complete set of six aquatints created by Donald Judd in 1980, each print measuring 28 ¾ x 33 ¾ in (74 x 86.5 cm) , each hand-signed and numbered from the edition of 150 + 20 arti...
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20th Century Donald Judd Art

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Aquatint

Untitled; two prints (Schellmann 263-264)
By Donald Judd
Located in Miami, FL
Technical Information: Donald Judd Untitled; two prints (Schellmann 263-264) 1992-93 Two woodcuts in orange and green on Echizen kozo paper 23 1/8 x 31 in....
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1990s Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Woodcut

Untitled by Donald Judd, Woodcut, Abstract, Orange, Cadmium Yellow
By Donald Judd
Located in Köln, DE
Woodcut in cadmium Yellow Deep by Donald Judd. "No Title" from "Set of 6 woodcuts printed in Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow and Cadmium Yellow Deep" sheet 6 1988-1990 60 x 80 ...
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1980s Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Woodcut

Untitled 11-L
By Donald Judd
Located in New York, NY
Woodcut printed in cadmium red on cartridge paper Sheet: 30 1/4 x 21 3/4 in. (76.8 x 55.2 cm) Edition of 10 Signed and numbered on lower margin
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1960s Minimalist Donald Judd Art

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Woodcut

Untitled
By Donald Judd
Located in London, GB
Signed in pencil and inscribed. An arist's proof aside from the edition of approximately 20. Printed on cartridge paper by the artist's father, Roy C. Judd. Published by the artist. ...
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1960s Donald Judd Art

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Woodcut

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By Donald Judd
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
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Donald Judd Armchair, Model no. 1. Clear anodized aluminum. Designed 1984, executed 2013. Produced by Lehni, Dübendorf, Switzerland. Impressed 'Donald Judd TM/Swiss made by Lehni'...
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Donald Judd Armchair Model no. 1
H 29.5 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Untitled Black Abstract Aquatint
By Donald Judd
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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Donald Judd Bookcases
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Corner Chair 46
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Untitled -- Print, Etching, Aquatint, Minimalism by Donald Judd
By Donald Judd
Located in London, GB
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Donald Judd Whitney Museum Catalog
By Donald Judd
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of Donald Judd's first one-man museum show, held at the Whitney Museum in 1968. 40 pages, offset-printed, with 32 illustrations of drawings and ...
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Donald Judd Whitney Museum Catalog
Donald Judd Whitney Museum Catalog
H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.13 in
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By Donald Judd
Located in New York, NY
Sheet size: 30 1/2 x 21 15/16 inches Frame dimensions: 38 3/8 x 29 13/16 inches Printer: Roy C. Judd Publisher: Donald Judd Edition size: 10, plus proofs Catalogue Raisonné: Schellma...
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Donald Judd art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Donald Judd art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Donald Judd in woodcut print, metal, etching and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the minimalist style. Not every interior allows for large Donald Judd art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Brice Marden, Robert Mangold, and Robert Morris.

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Questions About Donald Judd Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Donald Judd was inspired by manufacturing and industry. He was primarily interested in working with industrial materials, and the geometric structures that his fabricators made — he called them “stacks” and “progressions.” They were intended to be installed on the floor, hung from the ceiling or attached to the wall. His choice to remove the “handmade” part of his work was deliberate, as were the materials and the forms with which he worked. This spoke to Judd’s examination of space as well as the use of space, and the room-sized installations that followed for the artist in the years to come were grounded in the same ideas. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Donald Judd art and furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Donald Judd first entered the art world publicly as a critic and while writing, he moved away from abstract painting into linear sculptures. His very linear approach helped him become a pioneer of the mid-20th-century Minimalism. He embraced three-dimensional work while simultaneously disavowing the term Minimalist. Shop a selection of Donald Judd pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

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