Kent Monkman's auction record jumps 325%
3 min read · 15 May 2024
The Storm. Image courtesy of Phillips
Kent Monkman, The Storm (2020) sold for $381,000, more than the low estimate at Phillips in New York on May 14. The acrylic on canvas work has not been traded before.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $294,100, a 325% rise.
Charged particles in motion. Image courtesy of Heffel
The previous record was set by Charged particles in motion (2007), which sold for $86,900 at Heffel on November 25, 2010.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-14 | The Storm | $381,000 | 338 % | Phillips | New York |
| 2010-11-25 | Charged particles in motion | $86,900 | - | Heffel | Toronto |