Auction recap / Christie's
Christie's Realizes $728,345 in Breaking Ground: The Private Collection of Marian Goodman Part I Auction with 100% Sell-Through
Every lot found a buyer as the white-glove sale of the legendary gallerist's personal collection concluded with all highlighted lots selling above their high estimates.
Auction highlights
- Estimate$40–60KSold$76,200
- Estimate$40–60KSold$76,200
- Estimate$25–35KSold$57,150
- Estimate$25–35KSold$40,640
- Estimate$8–12KSold$33,020
- Estimate$8–12KSold$30,480
- Estimate$10–15KSold$27,940
- Estimate$10–15KSold$25,400
- Estimate$6–8KSold$24,130
- Estimate$20–30KSold$22,860
- Estimate$12–18KSold$20,320
- Estimate$5–7KSold$19,050
| Auction highlights | Estimate | Sold price | Estimate track | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERHARD RICHTER (B. 1932) | $40–60K | $76,200 | ||
| ANSELM KIEFER (B. 1945) | $40–60K | $76,200 | ||
| GERHARD RICHTER (B. 1932) | $25–35K | $57,150 | ||
| SIGMAR POLKE (1941-2010) | $25–35K | $40,640 | ||
| BARNETT NEWMAN (1905-1970) | $8–12K | $33,020 | ||
| ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997) | $8–12K | $30,480 | ||
| GIORGIO MORANDI (1890-1964) | $10–15K | $27,940 | ||
| TONY MATELLI (B. 1971) | $10–15K | $25,400 | ||
| JOHN BALDESSARI (1931-2020) | $6–8K | $24,130 | ||
| THIERRY DE CORDIER (B. 1954) | $20–30K | $22,860 | ||
| ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997) | $12–18K | $20,320 | ||
| JOHN BALDESSARI (1931-2020) | $5–7K | $19,050 | ||
Estimate track marks the pre-sale range; the tick marks the sold price.
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Christie's concluded its sale of Breaking Ground: The Private Collection of Marian Goodman Part I, realizing a total of $728,345 with a perfect[1] 100% sell-through rate[1]. According to official results published by Christie's, which served as the result source for the sale, all 53 lots offered in the auction successfully found buyers.
The collection represents the personal acquisitions of Marian Goodman, who began her career as a publisher at Multiples Inc. before becoming one of the most influential gallerists of her era. Her personal collection reflects an eclectic and highly considered approach to art, showcasing works by avant-garde artists she championed throughout her career.
Auction highlights
Sale file- GERHARD RICHTER (B. 1932) | estimate $40,000 to $60,000 | sold for $76,200 (above the high estimate)[4][4][4][3][3][3]
- ANSELM KIEFER (B. 1945) | estimate $40,000 to $60,000 | sold for $76,200 (above the high estimate)
- GERHARD RICHTER (B. 1932) | estimate $25,000 to $35,000 | sold for $57,150 (above the high estimate)[5][5][5]
- SIGMAR POLKE (1941-2010) | estimate $25,000 to $35,000 | sold for $40,640 (above the high estimate)[6][6][6]
- BARNETT NEWMAN (1905-1970) | estimate $8,000 to $12,000 | sold for $33,020 (above the high estimate)[7][7][7]
By realized value, this auction ranks as Christie's's #179 sale of 190 concluded this year. Across all its sales this year, Christie's has realized a year-to-date total of $3,544,027,442[1]. In the broader collectibles category, which has realized $2,088,388,603[1] across every tracked house this year with an average sell-through rate of 93.2%[1], Christie's leads the category. The house's year-to-date performance within this specific segment stands at $2,170,566,987[1] realized, maintaining a 91.9%[1] sell-through rate.\n\nSource note: The auction house publishes this official lot page as part of the sale, providing a direct first-party source for the listed object.[4][3]\n\nSource note: The auction house publishes this official lot page as part of the sale, providing a direct first-party source for the listed object.
Sources
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www.christies.com
Auction 24969 Nyr - 03
Christie's
GERHARD RICHTER (B. 1932) - 04
Christie's
ANSELM KIEFER (B. 1945) - 05
Christie's
GERHARD RICHTER (B. 1932) - 06
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SIGMAR POLKE (1941-2010) - 07
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BARNETT NEWMAN (1905-1970)