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Christie’s Holds Its Nerve Mid-Marathon as the 21st Century Evening Sale Secures a Steady $123.6 Million

Christie's 21st Century Evening Sale on November 20 achieved $123.6 million across 45 lots, with a 98% sell-through rate. The top lot was Andy Warhol's *The Last Supper*, selling for $8.1 million with fees, while works from the collection of Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson brought in $49.2 million. The sale included strong results for Christopher Wool, Cindy Sherman, and Diego Giacometti, though it lacked the record-breaking fireworks of earlier sessions.

The sale underscores sustained demand for high-quality postwar and contemporary art, even amid auction fatigue following Sotheby's $706 million and Christie's $689 million evening sales. Christie's Fall Marquee Week total reached $870.9 million, signaling a resilient market. The strong performance of guaranteed lots and competitive bidding from global buyers confirms that blue-chip works continue to attract confident investment.