Luchita Hurtado's auction record jumps 52%
3 min read · 15 May 2024
Untitled. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
Luchita Hurtado, Untitled (1950) sold for $57,100, more than the low estimate at Sotheby's in New York on May 14. The crayon and ink on board work has been traded twice in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $19,600, a 52% rise.
Untitled. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
The previous record was set by Untitled (1970), which sold for $37,500 at Sotheby's on May 17, 2019. The work had not been traded before.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-14 | Untitled | $57,100 | 52 % | Sotheby's | New York |
| 2019-05-17 | Untitled | $37,500 | - | Sotheby's | New York |