Felix Gonzalez-Torres
"Untitled" (March 5th) #2
Estimate: 600.000 - 800.000 USD
Price realised: 990.000 USD
Price realised: 990.000 USD
Description
FELIX GONZALEZ-TORRES (1957-1996)
"Untitled" (March 5th) #2
light bulbs, porcelain light sockets and electrical cords, in two parts
height: 113 in. (287 cm.)
Executed in 1991. This work is number ten from an edition of 20 plus two artist's proofs and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
"Untitled" (March 5th) #2
light bulbs, porcelain light sockets and electrical cords, in two parts
height: 113 in. (287 cm.)
Executed in 1991. This work is number ten from an edition of 20 plus two artist's proofs and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Upper estimated price slightly exceeded
In November 2021 Christies in New York held the auction 21st Century Evening Sale, which included the work "Untitled" (March 5th) #2 by Félix González-Torres. The »bidding war« ended at USD 990,000.00 (€ 877,115.27), 24% 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 2021 führte Christies in New York die Auktion 21st Century Evening Sale durch, in der auch die Arbeit "Untitled" (March 5th) #2 von Félix González-Torres zur Versteigerung kam. Das »Bietergefecht« endete beim Preis von USD 990.000,00 (€ 877.115,27) und damit 24% 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
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