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Ian Sanderson Art

Scottish, 1951-2020

Two 19th-century printing techniques, platinum palladium and gum bichromate, which are best known for their integration of precious materials, complex processes and durability, were nearly lost over time — until recently. In his final years, Scottish photographer Ian Sanderson breathed life back into these forgotten techniques with his black and white photography, nude photography and other works, and he was one of only a handful of artists worldwide to have done so at the time.

Sanderson studied Fine Art at Sunderland University in England but could not afford to pursue postgraduate studies back then. Instead, Sanderson explored photography on his own while working a host of jobs including factory work, a silkscreen printer, and a photographer for the conservation department for the Newcastle Upon Tyne museums. He was able to move to Brighton to complete one year of postgraduate studies in Art Education and become both a lecturer at Northbrook College and a teacher in a closed unit for young criminals.

Seemingly on his way to a stable career, the 1990s had other plans for Sanderson. The UK financial crisis saw Sanderson lose his job and apartment, sending him back to square one. By 1993, he was able to buy a computer and teach himself how to become proficient at a relatively new, revolutionary application — Photoshop. From there, Sanderson secured freelance work with commercial clients including General Motors, Subaru, Alfa Romeo and Coca-Cola. 

In 2009, Sanderson made an important connection when he photographed legendary Tiffany & Co. jewelry designer and philanthropist Elsa Peretti for the Financial Times in London. The pair worked closely together on and off for years. Peretti and her foundation sponsored a large retrospective exhibition in Barcelona focusing on Sanderson’s photography. It was at this show that Sanderson had the opportunity to produce prints by way of the archival techniques he’d revived.

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Artist: Ian Sanderson
Salmon- Signed limited edition still life print, Black white photo, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Salmon - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 1985 - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then printe...
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1980s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pi...

Sabre - Signed limited edition still life print, Black white photo, Animal, Fish
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
' Sabre ' - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 1984 - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then...
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1980s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pi...

Wood- Signed limited edition nature print, Black white, Landscape, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Wood - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 1981 - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm (Acid- and lignin-free paper, Museum quality for highest age resistance and a popular alternative to analogue baryta paper) using pigment inks which are known for their longevity. Please note. There are three sizes of this archival pigment print ; each is an edition of five (5) making the total that can be printed as fifteen (15). This will include any custom sizes requested Signed + numbered by artist with certificate of authenticity , unframed Edition : 1/5 Archival pigment print available sizes ( Image size , the white margin is not counted): 40 x 53 cm / 15,75 x 20,87" - Edition of 5 56 x 75 cm / 22,05 x 29,53" - Edition of 5 75 x 100 cm / 29,53 x 39,37" - Edition of 5 Ian Sanderson (born 1951 Scotland, died 2020 Spain) was a Scottish photographer. He produced images over a 35 year career, and in recent years used archival techniques to produce his prints. For most of his career he worked as both a Commercial and Fine Art photographer, and during his last years concentrated on his personal imagery. Towards the end of his life journey, Ian was reviving with his partner two 19th century printing techniques in their studio, Platinum Palladium and Gum Bichromate ( one-of-a-kind pieces). This culminated in a large retrospective exhibition in Barcelona which was sponsored by the Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation. The Platinum and Palladium prints are particularly interesting as they printed them onto vellum paper therefore transparent and bonded pure gold or silver to the back of the prints ( every print is therefore a unique and timeless piece of art). They have created rare and personalized pieces with an artisanal technique. Ian Sanderson was one of only a handful of artists worldwide producing this type of work. Nowadays, Ian’s partner continues their work, she’s still creating Platinum Palladium prints but also silver gelatin photographs. Please note that prices increase as editions sell. categories : Black and white Photography, 20th. Century, Archival Pigment Print, Hospitality, Forest, Monochromatic Landscape Art...
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1980s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pi...

Train-Signed limited edition fine art print, Color photo, Oversize, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
' Train ' by Ian Sanderson - Talgo, Spain Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2013 - Edition 1/5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Ph...
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2010s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Color, Giclée, Photographic P...

Sabre - , Fish, Signed limited edition nature print, Contemporary Black white
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Sabre - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 1984 - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then p...
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1980s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pi...

Swing -Signed limited edition fine art print, Black and white photo, Sensual, Model
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Swing - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid-free and l...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Pigment, Phot...

Miranda-Signed limited edition portrait print, Black White Photo, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Miranda , Limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 Signed + numbered by artist with certificate of authenticity, unframed Free delivery This image was captured on ...
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1980s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Boys - Signed limited edition fine art print, Contemporary, Fashion, Friends
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Boys - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 10 This image was captured on film in 1984. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was the...
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1980s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Wave 2 - Signed limited edition fine art print, Black white photo, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Wave 2 - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Edition of 5 Breaking wave on the Spanish coast This print that is being offered is a high-quality Archival Pigment print which has been printed on fiber-based paper. The paper used is Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm which is a premium quality paper that is acid-free and lignin-free. The combination of high-quality paper and inks ensures that the print will remain in pristine condition for many years, making it a great investment for any art collector or enthusiast. It is a popular alternative to analogue baryta paper, which is known for its ability to produce rich, deep blacks and vibrant colors. Signed + numbered by artist with certificate of authenticity, unframed Edition : 2/5 Please note. There are three sizes of this archival pigment print; each is an edition of five (5) making the total that can be printed as fifteen (15). This will include any custom sizes requested Archival pigment print available sizes (Image sizes) : 31 x 60 cm / 12,20 x 23,62 in. - Edition of 5 45 x 86 cm / 17,72 x 33,86 in. - Edition of 5 60 x 115 cm / 23,62 x 45,28 in. - Edition of 5 Ian Sanderson (born 1951 Scotland, died 2020 Spain) was a Scottish photographer. He produced images over a 35 year career, and in recent years used archival techniques to produce his prints. For most of his career he worked as both a Commercial and Fine Art...
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2010s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée,...

Carla- Signed limited edition art print, Black white photo, Sexy, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Carla - Signed limited edition archival pigment print Signed + numbered by artist with certificate of authenticity , unframed Edition : 1/10 This print that is being offered i...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Pigment, Phot...

Wave- Signed limited edition print, Black white, Movement, Sea, Water, Nature
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Wave - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Edition of 5 Breaking wave on the Spanish coast Can be paired with " Wave 2 " . This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber bas...
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2010s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Black and White, Pigment

Mathew- Signed limited edition fine art print, Black white photo, Homoerotic
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Mathew - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 10 Will be part of Ian Sanderson's future Brighton 1980s retrospective exhibition This image was captured on f...
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1980s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Trout -Signed limited edition print, still life photo, Fish, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Trout - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid- and l...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Photographic P...

Wave - Signed limited edition print, Black and white, sea, Oversize still life
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Wave - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Edition of 5 Breaking wave on the Spanish coast This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® ...
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2010s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée,...

Swallow- Signed limited edition stile life print, Black white photo, Square
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Swallow - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid-free a...
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2010s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Pigment

Lamu Jazz-Signed limited edition still life print, Black white, Singer Music
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Lamu Jazz - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then printed...
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1980s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Metro Dog- Signed limited edition still life, Black white, Large, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Metro Dog - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. This print that is being offered is a high-quality Archival Pigment pri...
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1990s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Le Marais- Signed limited edition architecture print, Black white, Paris France
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Le Marais - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2005 - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Aci...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

Sardines- Signed limited edition still life print, Black white photo, Nature, Fish
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Sardines - Limited edition archival pigment print , 1993 - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then printed ...
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1990s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Trout- Signed limited edition still life print, Contemporary, Food fish red blue
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Trout - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid- and l...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Color, Giclée, Pigment, Photographic P...

Fougère-Signed limited edition still life print, Black white, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Fougère - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2004 - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Aci...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

Barcelona-Signed limited edition still life print, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Barcelona - Signed limited edition archival pigment print , Edition of 5 Photograph realised on the Passeig de Gracia in 1998 at the heart of Barcelona - Spain This print that is...
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1990s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pi...

Bridge -Signed limited edition architectural print, Black white, Paris France
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Bridge - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2004 - Edition of 5 Detail : Pont de Bir-Hakeim or Pont de Passy, Paris, France Just nearby the Eiffel Tower This is an A...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

Barcelona- Signed limited edition Contemporary print, Black white photo, City
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Barcelona - Signed limited edition archival pigment print , Edition of 5 Photograph realised on the Passeig de Gracia at the heart of Barcelona - Spain This image was captured on...
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1990s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Paris Panorama- Signed limited edition fine art print, Contemporary photograph
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Paris Panorama - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Edition of 5 This print that is being offered is a high-quality Archival Pigment print which has been printed on fi...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

Café- Signed limited edition still life print, Black white, France
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Café - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2003 - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid-fr...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

La Défense 2- Signed limited edition architectural print, Black white city photo
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
La Défense 2 - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2004 - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Black and White, Phot...

Madonna- Signed limited edition still life print, Black, Large Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Madonna - Limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Piment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid-free and lignin...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

La Défense 1- Signed limited edition Architectural print, Black white photo
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
La Défense 1 - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2004 - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gs...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

Miranda- Signed limited edition fine art print, Oversize photo, Woman
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Miranda , Limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then printed on Hahn...
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1980s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Cactus- Signed limited edition still life print, Black white nature, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Cactus - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 1989 - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then prin...
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1980s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Café- Signed limited edition architecture print, Black white photo, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Café - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2003 - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid-fr...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

La Défense 2 -Signed limited edition print, Black white Architecture, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
La Défense 2 - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2004 - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gs...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

La Défense 1 - Signed limited edition architectural print, Black white, City Paris
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
La Défense 1 - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2004 - Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gs...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

Trout - Signed limited edition fine art print, Color photography, Fish
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Trout - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 This print that is being offered is a high-quality Archival Pigment print which has been printed on fiber b...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Photographic P...

Dragonfly- Signed limited edition nature print, Color photo, insect, Yellow
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Dragonfly - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 8 Photography and Bichromate print : 2016 Pigment print : 2020 Several negatives was used to create a ...
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2010s Contemporary Ian Sanderson Art

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Archival Paper, Color, Giclée, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Photographic P...

Ian Sanderson art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Ian Sanderson 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 red, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ian Sanderson in paper, archival paper, archival pigment print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Ian Sanderson art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ricky Cohete, Alex Sher, and Albert Watson. Ian Sanderson art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,427 and tops out at $11,860, while the average work can sell for $3,235.

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