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Marian Goodman’s Gerhard Richters Total $78.8 Million in $162.7 Million Christie’s Sale

Christie’s 21st-century evening sale in New York on Wednesday achieved $162.7 million, its highest total in the category since 2021. The sale featured eight works from the collection of the late dealer Marian Goodman by Gerhard Richter, which together sold for $78.8 million, nearly half the evening’s haul. Richter’s photorealistic candle painting *Kerze (Candle)* (1982) hammered at $30 million, below its $35 million low estimate, but still set a new auction record for the series. Other Richters performed strongly, with six of seven exceeding high estimates, including *Mohn (Poppy)* (1995) at $20.1 million. A modest Basquiat work on paper, *Asbestos*, sold for $6.54 million, and one lot by Ed Ruscha was bought in.

Queer art, bowler hats and an Annie Hall script: inside Diane Keaton’s archive as treasures go on sale

Diane Keaton is auctioning a vast archive of personal effects through Bonhams, including a massive collage she created over decades, clothing, scripts, and art. The sales, titled "Diane Keaton: The Architecture of an Icon," span multiple categories—from her menswear-inspired wardrobe to her photographic works and home design objects. Highlights include her original Annie Hall script, a sequined Gucci suit, and works by artists like David Wojnarowicz. The auction will be held live in New York City on 8 June, with previews in West Hollywood.

Christie’s Posts ‘Rock Solid’ Contemporary Sale, Led by Marian Goodman’s Gerhard Richters

Christie’s 21st-century evening auction in New York on May 20 brought in $162.7 million, a 69 percent increase from the same sale last year and the house’s highest New York evening total in the category since 2021. The sale featured 42 lots, including a single-owner collection of Minimalist works owned by Henry S. McNeil Jr. and eight Gerhard Richter works from the collection of the late gallerist Marian Goodman. The top lot was Richter’s photorealistic painting *Kerze (Candle)* (1982), which sold for $35.1 million, falling short of its $50 million high estimate. Other notable results included a Donald Judd Plexiglas stack that sold for $12.8 million and works by Richard Artschwager and Carl Andre that far exceeded their low estimates.

Studio 54 Fine Art Is Betting on a More Nimble Gallery Model

Studio 54 Fine Art, founded and directed by Gary Williamson, is pioneering a nimble gallery model without a permanent brick-and-mortar space, instead meeting collectors through rotating physical exhibitions and behind-the-scenes matchmaking. The gallery is currently presenting the exhibition “Empire of Silence: The Untamed Majesty of Rowan Blackwell” in Switzerland, featuring large-scale photographs of wild animals by artist Rowan Blackwell, on view through August 31. Williamson, who transitioned from luxury goods and property investment to founding the gallery in Milan in 2016, emphasizes a focus on quality, provenance, and long-term value, with a roster of artists selected for technical mastery and distinctive vision.

$181.2 Million Pollock, $107.6 Brancusi Million Sell at Christie’s, as Records Fall

Christie's New York auctioned 16 works from the collection of late media magnate S.I. Newhouse for a total of $630.8 million, far exceeding the $450 million estimate. The top lot was Jackson Pollock's "Number 7A" (1948), which sold for $181.2 million, setting a new auction record for the Abstract Expressionist and making him the latest artist to join the $100 million club. Minutes earlier, Constantin Brancusi's bronze sculpture "Danaïde" (1913) achieved $107.6 million, also a record for the Romanian modernist and the second-highest price ever for a sculpture at auction.