Expected to bring in roughly 72 million pounds, the Contemporary Art Auction in London on Wednesday broke records with a whopping total of 95 million pounds ($188 million)! With such pieces as Francis Bacon's "Study Of Nude With Figure In A Mirror" selling for 19.9 million pounds and Andy Warhol's "Three Self Portraits" going for 11.4 million pounds, smashing their pre-sale estimates, it was quite the night. Even though many in the U.S. may be struggling a bit financially as of late, it looks like art collectors are not so down on their luck, willing to pay more than expected.Posts with tag francis-bacon
London Contemporary Art Auction Breaks Records
Expected to bring in roughly 72 million pounds, the Contemporary Art Auction in London on Wednesday broke records with a whopping total of 95 million pounds ($188 million)! With such pieces as Francis Bacon's "Study Of Nude With Figure In A Mirror" selling for 19.9 million pounds and Andy Warhol's "Three Self Portraits" going for 11.4 million pounds, smashing their pre-sale estimates, it was quite the night. Even though many in the U.S. may be struggling a bit financially as of late, it looks like art collectors are not so down on their luck, willing to pay more than expected.Bacon Triptych Could Be A Record Breaker
Although he already holds the record for British or Irish work ever auctioned, Francis Bacon's Triptych is expected to break records when it reaches Christie's auction block on February 6th. Most likely surpassing the 25 million pounds mark the three dark paintings speaking to his late lover's tragic death are undeniably some of his greatest works ever to be auctioned. Although it does not have a romantic tone, imagine what your lover would do if this was their Valentine's gift? That is if you feel they are worth the massive price tag.
