1949-A-No.I was the top lot. (Click on image to enlarge),
A group of four paintings by the celebrated Abstract Expressionist Clyfford Still sold for a combined total of $114.1 million over an estimate of $51-71.5 million at Sotheby’s in New York.
The group was led by 1949-A-No. 1 – one of the greatest examples of 20th century American painting – which was sought after by five bidders before fetching $61,682,500, more than double the previous record for the artist at auction. All of the works came from the estate of Patricia Still. Sold by the City of Denver they will benefit he endowment of the new Clyfford Still Museum, scheduled to open on November 18.
See posts on antiquesandartireland.com for October 13 and September 21.