RESULTS | NEW YORK | 30 JULY 2020 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RESULTS:
CHRISTIE'S NEW YORK
LATIN AMERICAN ART LIVE AUCTION: 30 JULY 2020
SALE TOTAL: $13,987,125
WIFREDO LAM Femme Cheval oil on canvas 50 13/16 x 38 7/16 in. Price Realized: $2,415,000
Results – Christie’s New York July 30th live auction of Latin American Art totaled $13,987,125 with global participation with clients registered from 5 continents.
The sale was led by Wifredo Lam, Femme Cheval, which achieved $2,415,000. Additional top lots of the sale include: Rufino Tamayo, Dos amantes contemplanado la luna, which realized $2,295,000; Alfredo Ramos Martinez, La India, which sold for $939,000; and Fernando Botero, Horse, which achieved $591,000.
The selection of Spanish colonial works also performed well with bidding from several institutional and private clients. A painting by Luis de Riaño, Saint Michael Archangel, achieved $495,000, over 12 times the low estimate of $40,000; Anonymous (Peruvian School, early 18th century), Nuestra Señora de Copacabana, sold for $250,000, over eight times the low estimate of $30,000; and Anonymous (Cuzco School, 18th century), Adoration of the Shepherds, realized $137,500, over nine times the low estimate of $15,000.
Four new artist records were achieved during the auction:
• Luis de Riaño, Saint Michael Archangel • Lilia Carrillo, Puentes varios No. 1 • Roberto Fabelo, Viaje al jardín fantástico • Beatriz González, Gardel
The Latin American Art Online sale continues through August 4 and features a diverse selection of regional modern and contemporary art in a range of accessible price points, including artists such as Rufino Tamayo, Francisco Zúñiga, Julio Alpuy and more.
CHRISTIE’S LATIN AMERICAN ART | 30 JULY 2020 | NOTABLE RESULTS
RUFINO TAMAYO ALFREDO RAMOS MARTINEZ FERNANDO BOTERO Dos amantes contemplando la luna La India Horse oil on canvas oil on canvas bronze 31.87 x 39.33 in 42 x 49 in. 38 ¾ x 37 x 20 in Price Realized: $2,295,000 Price Realized: $939,000 Price Realized: $591,000
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF LUIS DE RIAÑO ROBERTO FABELO JACQUELYN MILLER MATISSE Saint Michael Archangel Viaje al jardín fantástico LEONORA CARRINGTON oil on canvas oil on canvas La joie de patinage (The Joy of Skating) 81 x 56 in 80 ¾ x 140 ¼ in oil on canvas Price Realized: $495,000 Price Realized: $399,000 18 x 24 in. Price Realized $519,000 WORLD RECORD FOR THE WORLD RECORD FOR THE ARTIST ARTIST
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*Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and are reported net of applicable fees.
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