J B Blunk's Auction Record Jumps 200%
3 min read · 23 May 2024
Mage. Image courtesy of Wright
J B Blunk, Mage (1983) sold for $189,000, more than two and a half times the low estimate at Wright in Chicago on May 22. The redwood burl work has not been traded before.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $126,500, a 200% rise.
An Important And Rare Coffee Table . Image courtesy of Sotheby's
The previous record was set by *An Important And Rare Coffee Table * (1978), which sold for $62,500 at Sotheby's on June 14, 2008.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-22 | Mage | $189,000 | 202 % | Wright | Chicago |
| 2008-06-14 | An Important And Rare Coffee Table | $62,500 | - | Sotheby's | New York |