The auctions this year were relatively robust in spite of continued global economic instability, even if the top lots were frequently aided by third-party guarantees. Here’s an overview of the top prices realized at auction this year at New York’s top three auction houses.
All research courtesy of Artnet.
Auction House: Christie's
Details: Height 93 in.; Width 79 in. / Height 236.2 cm.; Width 200.7 cm.
Estimate: 25,000,000 - 35,000,000 USD
Price realized with premium: 61,682,500 USD
Sale date: November 09, 2011
Auction House: Christie's
Details: Height 48 in.; Width 48 in. / Height 121.9 cm.; Width 121.9 cm.
Estimate: 35,000,000 - 45,000,000 USD
Price realized with premium: 43,202,500 USD
Sale date: November 08, 2011
Auction House: Sotheby's
Details: Height 43.3 in.; Width 43.3 in. / Height 110 cm.; Width 110 cm.
Estimate: 25,000,000 - 35,000,000 USD
Price realized with premium: 40,402,500 USD
Sale date: November 02, 2011
Auction House: Christie's
Details: Height 40 in.; Width 32 in. / Height 101.6 cm.; Width 81.3 cm.
Estimate: 20,000,000 - 30,000,000 USD
Price realized with premium: 38,442,500 USD
Sale date: May 11, 2011
Auction House: Christie's
Details: Height 93 in.; Width 76 in. / Height 236.2 cm.; Width 193 cm.
Estimate: 18,000,000 - 22,000,000 USD
Price realized with premium: 33,682,500 USD
Sale date: May 11, 2011
Auction House: Sotheby's
Details: Height 69.5 in.; Width 59 in. / Height 176.5 cm.; Width 149.9 cm.
Estimate: 15,000,000 - 20,000,000 USD
Price realized with premium: 31,442,500 USD
Sale date: November 09, 2011
Auction House: Sotheby's
Details: Height 25.8 in.; Width 36 in. / Height 65.5 cm.; Width 91.4 cm.
Estimate: 3,000,000 - 5,000,000 USD
Price realized with premium: 29,202,500 USD
Sale date: May 05, 2011
Auction House: Christie's
Details: Height 106.8 in.; Width 106.5 in. / Height 271.2 cm.; Width 270.5 cm.
Estimate: 30,000,000 - 40,000,000 USD
Price realized with premium: 27,522,500 USD
Sale date: May 11, 2011
Auction House: Phillips
Details: Height 40 in.; Width 40 in. / Height 101.6 cm.; Width 101.6 cm.
Estimate: "No Estimate Received"
Price realized with premium: 26,962,500 USD
Sale date: May 12, 2011
Auction House: Christie's
Details: Height 14 in.; Width 36 in. / Height 35.6 cm.; Width 91.5 cm.
Estimate: "No Estimate Received"
Price realized with premium: 25,282,500 USD
Sale date: May 11, 2011
