Felix Gonzalez-Torres
"Untitled" (Last Light)
Found at
Christies,
New York
Post-War & Contemporary Art Evening Sale, Lot 51 B
15.Nov - 15.Nov.2017
Post-War & Contemporary Art Evening Sale, Lot 51 B
15.Nov - 15.Nov.2017
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
light bulbs, plastic light sockets, extension cord and dimmer switch
overall dimensions vary with installation
Executed in 1993. This work is from an edition of twenty-four plus six artist’s proofs, published by A.R.T. Press, Los Angeles and Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York, and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York | Private collection, New York | Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York | Acquired from the above by the present owner
overall dimensions vary with installation
Executed in 1993. This work is from an edition of twenty-four plus six artist’s proofs, published by A.R.T. Press, Los Angeles and Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York, and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York | Private collection, New York | Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York | Acquired from the above by the present owner
Upper estimated price slightly exceeded
In November 2017 Christies in New York held the auction Post-War & Contemporary Art Evening Sale, which included the work "Untitled" (Last Light) by Félix González-Torres. The »bidding war« ended at USD 1,104,500.00 (€ 928,307.28), 23% above the upper estimate. Admittedly, works by Félix González-Torres have also been auctioned for a multiple of this price - according to our records, the highest result so far was achieved by the work "Untitled" (L.A.) in November 2015 with an auction result of USD 7,669,000.00 (€ 7,260,935.43).
Oberer Schätzpreis leicht übertroffen
Im November 2017 führte Christies in New York die Auktion Post-War & Contemporary Art Evening Sale durch, in der auch die Arbeit "Untitled" (Last Light) von Félix González-Torres zur Versteigerung kam. Das »Bietergefecht« endete beim Preis von USD 1.104.500,00 (€ 928.307,28) und damit 23% über dem oberen Schätzpreis. Freilich wurden Arbeiten von Félix González-Torres auch schon für ein Vielfaches dieses Preises versteigert – das bisher höchste Ergebnis erzielte nach unseren Aufzeichnungen die Arbeit "Untitled" (L.A.) im November 2015 mit einem Auktionsergebnis von USD 7.669.000,00 (€ 7.260.935,43).
Félix González-Torres - Auction history
