Auction Record Set For David Driskell
3 min read · 19 Apr 2024
During Eclipse. Image courtesy of Christie's
David Driskell, During Eclipse (1964) sold for $69,300, more than six and a half times the low estimate at Christie's in New York on April 18. The oil on canvas work has been traded once in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $21,800, a 45% rise.
Two Pines (Two Trees) . Image courtesy of Swann Galleries
The previous record was set by *Two Pines (Two Trees) * (1961), which sold for $47,500 at Swann Galleries on April 02, 2015. The work had not been traded before.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-18 | During Eclipse | $69,300 | 46 % | Christie's | New York |
| 2015-04-02 | Two Pines (Two Trees) | $47,500 | - | Swann Galleries | New York |