Bisa Butler's Auction Record Jumps 100%
3 min read · 02 Oct 2024
Three Kings. Image courtesy of Christie's
Bisa Butler, Three Kings (2018) sold for $151,200, more than three times the low estimate at Christie's in New York on October 1. The quilted and appliqued cotton, wool and chiffon work has been traded once in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $76,200, a 100% rise.
Nandi and Natalie (Friends). Image courtesy of Swann Galleries
The previous record was set by Nandi and Natalie (Friends) (2007), which sold for $75,000 at Swann Galleries on April 22, 2021.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 | Three Kings | $151,200 | 102 % | Christie's | New York |
| 2021-04-22 | Nandi and Natalie (Friends) | $75,000 | - | Swann Galleries | New York |
