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Jeff Koons' Art Trove Hits Christie's for $100M
5 Oct
Summary
- Jeff Koons is selling nine artworks from his private collection.
- The collection features pieces by Picasso, Manet, and van Haarlem.
- The sale is estimated to exceed $100 million at Christie's.
A significant collection of nine paintings, assembled over decades by acclaimed artist Jeff Koons, is set to be auctioned at Christie's in November. The trove, estimated to surpass $100 million, features works by masters such as Picasso, Manet, and Cornelis van Haarlem. This private collection, primarily housed in Koons's Manhattan residence, represents a substantial offering from one of the art world's most recognized living figures.
Christie's has titled the auction 'Heroes and Lovers,' with a 1969 Picasso, 'Le Baiser,' anticipated to be the top lot, potentially reaching $40 million. The sale also includes van Haarlem's 'Heroes,' purchased by Koons for $8.1 million in 2008. Koons, who is 71, is reportedly selling to reinvest in his own artistic practice, marking a notable moment in the contemporary art market.
