Judith Rothschild's auction record jumps 73%
3 min read · 15 May 2024
Persephone. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
Judith Rothschild, Persephone (1954) sold for $48,300, more than six times the low estimate at Sotheby's in New York on May 14. The oil on canvas work has been traded twice in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $20,400, a 73% rise.
Breakfast with a Hedonist. Image courtesy of Bonhams
The previous record was set by Breakfast with a Hedonist (1955), which sold for $27,800 at Bonhams on May 12, 2021. The work had been traded twice in the past.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-14 | Persephone | $48,300 | 74 % | Sotheby's | New York |
| 2021-05-12 | Breakfast with a Hedonist | $27,800 | - | Bonhams | New York |