The Printer’s Proof Etchings by Lucian Freud from the Studio Prints archive

The sale of Fine American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture Including the Collection of Dr. Mark and Irene Kauffman achieved $4,246,163/ £2,670,543/ €3,192,604, the highest total ever for a mid-season sale in the category, with 81% sold by value and 71% sold by lot.

Kayla Carlsen, Head of Sale, commented: “We are thrilled with the success of today’s sale of Fine American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture which achieved the highest total ever for a mid-season sale in this category at $4.2 million. Strong prices were realized for in all areas of 20th century painting and American Modernism and eight auction records were set, including a record for Ben Shahn’s Hamilton Fish Park, which fetched $158,500, against a high estimate of $35,000. We were also pleased with the strong results achieved for examples of American sculpture including world record prices for Max Weber’s ‘Figure in Rotation’, which sold for $218,500, and Arthur Lee’s Volupté, which achieved $92,500 against a high estimate of $18,000. The liveliness and competitive bidding witnessed today in the saleroom leaves us looking forward to the next sale of American Art on May 16.”

  • Sale Location 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York
  • Auction Times Mar 1   10am
  • Viewing Times Feb 25   10am – 5pm
    Feb 26   1pm – 5pm
    Feb 27   10am – 5pm
    Feb 28   10am – 5pm
    Feb 29   10am – 12pm
  • Contact Info Kayla Carlsen
    Specialist
    kcarlsen@christies.com
    Tel: + 1 212 636 2140

    Bridget Young
    Administrator
    byoung@christies.com
    Tel: + 1 212 636 2140
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