William Hawkins
Puma Kitten, circa 1985
Found at
Christies,
New York
Courageous Spirits: Outsider and Vernacular Art, Lot 466
20.Jan - 20.Jan.2017
Courageous Spirits: Outsider and Vernacular Art, Lot 466
20.Jan - 20.Jan.2017
Estimate: 30.000 - 50.000 USD
Price realised: 85.000 USD
Price realised: 85.000 USD
Description
inscribed BORN. KY. JULY. 27. 1895/ WiLLiAM. L. HAWKINS top edge
enamel, metallic paint and cornmeal paste on board
44 x 31 7/8 in.
enamel, metallic paint and cornmeal paste on board
44 x 31 7/8 in.
A top price for William Hawkins
The work Puma Kitten, circa 1985 by William Hawkins was auctioned at Christies in New York in January 2017. It achieved a price of USD 85,000.00 (€ 78,747.45), exceeding the upper end of the estimate range by 70%. This high result makes Puma Kitten, circa 1985 the most expensive artwork by William Hawkins that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für William Hawkins
Die Arbeit Puma Kitten, circa 1985 von William Hawkins kam im Januar 2017 bei Christies in New York zur Auktion. Sie erzielte dabei einen Preis von USD 85.000,00 (€ 78.747,45) und übertraf damit das obere Ende der Schätzpreisspanne um 70%. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht Puma Kitten, circa 1985 zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von William Hawkins, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
William Hawkins - Auction history
