Christie's 21st-century evening sale on Wednesday, November 2025, achieved a hammer total of $99.7 million on 44 lots, within the pre-sale estimate of $87.5–$127 million. With fees, the final total reached $123.6 million. The sale opened with 18 lots from the collection of Chicago philanthropists Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson, featuring works by Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann, and Diego Giacometti. A Giacometti coffee table sparked a seven-minute bidding war, selling for $4.53 million. Three artist records were set: Firelei Báez ($1.1 million), Olga de Amaral ($3.1 million), and Joan Brown ($596,500). Only one work, by Cecily Brown, failed to sell.
The sale reflects a more measured market compared to the previous blockbuster evening, but still demonstrates strong demand for blue-chip contemporary works, particularly from prominent collections. The Edlis-Neeson consignment underscores the enduring influence of top collectors on auction dynamics. The record prices for Báez, de Amaral, and Brown highlight growing market recognition for underrepresented artists, while the mixed results for established names like George Condo and Jeff Koons suggest selective bidding. Overall, the evening confirms that the November marquee sales remain a key barometer for the contemporary art market.