Jimmy Ernst
Imminence
Found at
Christies,
New York
Fine American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, Lot 173
2. Mar - 2. Mar 2006
Fine American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, Lot 173
2. Mar - 2. Mar 2006
Estimate: 5.000 - 7.000 USD
Price realised: 21.600 USD
Price realised: 21.600 USD
Description
Jimmy Ernst (1920-1984)
Imminence
signed and dated 'Jimmy Ernest 59' (lower right)--signed again, dated 'September 59' and inscribed with title (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
50 x 60 in. (127 x 152.4 cm.)
Imminence
signed and dated 'Jimmy Ernest 59' (lower right)--signed again, dated 'September 59' and inscribed with title (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
50 x 60 in. (127 x 152.4 cm.)
A top price for Jimmy Ernst
The work Imminence by Jimmy Ernst was worth USD 21,600.00 (€ 17,793.89) to a buyer in March 2006. This price was achieved in the auction Fine American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture at Christies in New York and exceeded the previously set upper estimate of USD 7,000.00 many times over. This high result makes Imminence the most expensive artwork by Jimmy Ernst that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Jimmy Ernst
Die Arbeit Imminence von Jimmy Ernst war einem Käufer im März 2006 USD 21.600,00 (€ 17.793,89) wert. Dieser Preise wurde in der Auktion Fine American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture bei Christies in New York erzielt und übertraf den zuvor angesetzten oberen Schätzpreis von USD 7.000,00 um ein Vielfaches. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht Imminence zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von Jimmy Ernst, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
Jimmy Ernst - Auction history
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