Cecily Brown's painting *The Haunter* (2010) will lead Christie's Post-War to Present sale in London on June 25th, with an estimate of £2.2 million–£2.8 million ($2.95 million–$3.76 million). The work has been held in the same private collection since 2011. The auction coincides with a major exhibition of Brown's work at London's Serpentine Galleries. In November 2025, a new auction record was set for Brown when her painting *High Society* (1997–98) sold for a higher sum.
The sale highlights the sustained strength of Cecily Brown's market, one of the most prominent living female painters. The timing alongside her Serpentine exhibition underscores the synergy between institutional validation and auction demand. The record set in 2025 further cements her position among the top tier of contemporary artists, making this a key moment for collectors and market watchers.