Auction Record Set For Henri Gabriel Ibels
3 min read · 16 May 2024
Au cirque. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
Henri Gabriel Ibels, Au cirque (1893) sold for $48,300, more than twice the low estimate at Sotheby's in New York on May 16. The oil on canvas mounted on paper oil and pastel on paper mounted on canvas work has been traded 3 times in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $18,300, a 60% rise.
Le faucheur. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
The previous record was set by Le faucheur (1892), which sold for $30,000 at Sotheby's on November 17, 1998.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-16 | Au cirque | $48,300 | 61 % | Sotheby's | New York |
| 1998-11-17 | Le faucheur | $30,000 | - | Sotheby's | New York |