Auction Record Set For Emmi Whitehorse
3 min read · 15 May 2024
Canyon Lake I. Image courtesy of Phillips
Emmi Whitehorse, Canyon Lake I (2001) sold for $177,800, more than 14 times the low estimate at Phillips in New York on May 15. The oil pastel on paper mounted to canvas work has been traded twice in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $50,800, a 39% rise.
#534 Untitled. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
The previous record was set by #534 Untitled (1985), which sold for $127,000 at Sotheby's on May 14, 2024. The work had been traded once in the past.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-15 | Canyon Lake I | $177,800 | 40 % | Phillips | New York |
| 2024-05-14 | #534 Untitled | $127,000 | - | Sotheby's | New York |