Auction Record Set For Robert Mccall
3 min read · 13 Sep 2024
PIONEERING THE SPACE FRONTIER NO. 8. Image courtesy of Christie's Online
Robert Mccall, PIONEERING THE SPACE FRONTIER NO. 8 (1986) sold for $277,200, more than 11 times the low estimate at Christie's Online on September 12. The oil on canvas work has been traded once in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $32,200, a 13% rise.
Earth Orbit 98. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
The previous record was set by Earth Orbit 98 (1977), which sold for $245,000 at Heritage Auctions on October 17, 2014. The work had not been traded before.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-12 | PIONEERING THE SPACE FRONTIER NO. 8 | $277,200 | 13 % | Christie's Online | - |
| 2014-10-17 | Earth Orbit 98 | $245,000 | - | Heritage Auctions | New York |