Slim Aarons' Auction Record Jumps 56%
3 min read · 03 Oct 2024
Poolside Glamour. Image courtesy of Christie's
Slim Aarons, Poolside Glamour (1970) sold for $63,000, more than seven and a half times the low estimate at Christie's in New York on October 2.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $22,700, a 56% rise.
Poolside Gossip, 1970. Image courtesy of Christie's Online
The previous record was set by Poolside Gossip, 1970 (2005), which sold for $40,300 at Christie's Online on April 05, 2022. The work had been traded once in the past.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-02 | Poolside Glamour | $63,000 | 56 % | Christie's | New York |
| 2022-04-05 | Poolside Gossip, 1970 | $40,300 | - | Christie's Online | - |