The 2017 Modern Art Auction saw some very high-profile pieces go under the hammer. In addition to a sculptural work by Tamara de Lempicka, which sold for $7.8 million, two other works sold for over $5 million. The auction also included works by Latin American artists and undervalued women.
Freeman’s Modern & Contemporary Art auctions are held twice a year, in May and November. They feature works from single-owner collections and prestigious private collections. Past sales have included works by a prominent Washington, D.C. family, as well as Pop Prints by Robert J. Morrison.
This prestigious auction series features work by prominent contemporary artists, post-war masters, and international artists. The auctions span major artistic movements from Impressionism to Minimalism, and even contemporary masters like Jeff Koons and Mickalene Thomas. This means you can find some very unusual works for a very reasonable price.
If you are interested in buying or selling art, the Dorotheum’s expert specialists are available to assist you. They can help you determine what your collection is worth, and provide free appraisals. The evaluations are free and there are no obligations. The experts at Dorotheum are always happy to help you.
One of the most famous pieces in the auction was a Picasso painting. This painting sold for nearly $180 million, breaking the previous record for a painting by the artist. The artist’s painting, “Salvator Mundi,” is now one of the most expensive pieces ever sold at an auction. This painting was purchased by former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani, who has an impressive art collection. The collection includes eleven paintings by the most important and influential modern artists. The resulting collection offers a glimpse of the evolution of the visual arts and a unique perspective of the past century.
