PHILLIPS DE PURY. New York, 22 maggio 2012
L’asta dedicata all’arte latino americana, con un venduto del 66% per valore e del 61 % per lotto, ha totalizzato $3,525,375. Nuovo record mondiale per Arturo Herrera: la scultura “Untitled” del 1998 ha superato di 180.000 $ la stima pre asta più alta. Partendo da 20/30.000 $ il martelletto si è fermato a $206,500
Offerte competitve anche per Os Gêmeos, Hélio Oiticia, Mira Schendel e Ivan Serpa.
“We were pleased with the energy and excitement surrounding the auction. It is a clear indication that the Latin American art market remains solid and will continue to grow in the coming years.” Henry Allsopp, International Head of Latin America Department.
Top Ten Lots:
Lot 10 Fernando Botero, Reclining Woman with Drapery, 2004, $722,500
Lot 11 Fernando Botero, Niña comiendo helado, 1970, $362,500
Lot 16 Hélio Oiticia, Metaesquema 179, 1958, $266,500
Lot 15 Hélio Oiticia, Metaesquema 169, 1958, $230,500
Lot 49 Arturo Herrera, Untitled, 1998, $206,500
Lot 1 Os Gêmeos, Electronic Eyes, 2011, $122,500
Lot 24 Alfredo Volpi, Fachada, circa 1950, $92,500
Lot 12 Agustín Cáedenas, Untitled, 1984-1991, $80,500
Lot 3 Tunga, Lucido Nigredo XIV, 1999, $74,500
Lot 95 Ivan Serpa, Untitled (from Fase Negra),1965, $74,500
Artists Record:
Lot 49 Arturo Herrera, Untitled, 1998, $206,500
