Anna Condo, the former wife of American painter George Condo, is bringing 27 previously unseen works from her private collection to auction at Christie’s. The collection, which includes paintings, drawings, and sculptures acquired during their 28-year marriage, will be featured in the Post-War and Contemporary Art day sale on May 21. These works have never been exhibited or sold publicly, offering a rare glimpse into the artist's private creative output between 1988 and 2017.
This sale is significant because it provides fresh-to-market material with impeccable provenance during a period of high demand for Condo’s work. The collection highlights the artist's evolution between figuration and abstraction, with specific pieces tied to personal milestones and historical events like the aftermath of 9/11. Following a major retrospective at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, this auction serves as a key indicator of the current market appetite for Condo’s mid-career and early works.