Sally Gabori's auction record jumps 250%
3 min read · 15 May 2024
Dibirdibi Country. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
Sally Gabori, Dibirdibi Country (2012) sold for $95,200, more than twice the low estimate at Sotheby's in New York on May 14. The synthetic polymer paint on linen work has been traded twice in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $69,700, a 250% rise.
Dibirdibi Country. Image courtesy of Bonhams
The previous record was set by Dibirdibi Country (2009), which sold for $25,500 at Bonhams on March 24, 2013. The work had not been traded before.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-14 | Dibirdibi Country | $95,200 | 273 % | Sotheby's | New York |
| 2013-03-24 | Dibirdibi Country | $25,500 | - | Bonhams | Sydney |