Tony Berlant
The Letter
Found at
Christies,
Los Angeles
20th Century Art, including the Billy Wilder Collection, Lot 126
7. Jun - 7. Jun 2000
20th Century Art, including the Billy Wilder Collection, Lot 126
7. Jun - 7. Jun 2000
Estimate: 18.000 - 22.000 USD
Price realised: 32.900 USD
Price realised: 32.900 USD
Description
Tony Berlant (b. 1941)
The Letter
signed 'Berlant' (on the reverse)
found metal and brads collaged on wood
72¼ x 72¼ in. (183.5 x 183.5 cm.)
Executed in 1984
The Letter
signed 'Berlant' (on the reverse)
found metal and brads collaged on wood
72¼ x 72¼ in. (183.5 x 183.5 cm.)
Executed in 1984
A top price for Tony Berlant
The work The Letter by Tony Berlant was sold in the 20th Century Art, including the Billy Wilder Collection auction at Christies in Los Angeles in June 2000. The »bidding war« ended at USD 32,900.00 (€ 34,468.31), 50% above the upper estimate. With this result, The Letter is even the most expensive work of art by Tony Berlant that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Tony Berlant
Die Arbeit The Letter von Tony Berlant wurde im Juni 2000 in der Auktion 20th Century Art, including the Billy Wilder Collection bei Christies in Los Angeles versteigert. Das »Bietergefecht« endete beim Preis von USD 32.900,00 (€ 34.468,31) und damit 50% über dem oberen Schätzpreis. Mit diesem Ergebnis ist The Letter sogar das teuerste Kunstwerk von Tony Berlant, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
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