John Henry Twachtman
Hemlocks
Found at
Christies,
New York
Important American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, Lot 129
24. May - 24. May 2007
Important American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, Lot 129
24. May - 24. May 2007
Estimate: 250.000 - 350.000 USD
Price realised: 600.000 USD
Price realised: 600.000 USD
Description
John Henry Twachtman (1853-1902)
Hemlocks
signed 'J H Twachtman (lower right)
oil on canvas
22 x 18 in. (55.9 x 45.7 cm.)
Painted circa 1889-1902.
Hemlocks
signed 'J H Twachtman (lower right)
oil on canvas
22 x 18 in. (55.9 x 45.7 cm.)
Painted circa 1889-1902.
A top price for John Henry Twachtman
The work Hemlocks by John Henry Twachtman was sold in the Important American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture auction at Christies in New York in May 2007. The »bidding war« ended at USD 600,000.00 (€ 445,997.18), 71% above the upper estimate. This high result makes Hemlocks the most expensive artwork by John Henry Twachtman that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für John Henry Twachtman
Die Arbeit Hemlocks von John Henry Twachtman wurde im Mai 2007 in der Auktion Important American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture bei Christies in New York versteigert. Das »Bietergefecht« endete beim Preis von USD 600.000,00 (€ 445.997,18) und damit 71% über dem oberen Schätzpreis. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht Hemlocks zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von John Henry Twachtman, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
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