Tomas Saraceno's Auction Record Jumps 64%
3 min read · 03 Oct 2024
GJ 581 e/M+1. Image courtesy of Christie's
Tomas Saraceno, GJ 581 e/M+1 (2016) sold for $119,700, more than the low estimate at Christie's in New York on October 2. The metal, plexiglass, monofiliment, iridescent fishing line, metal wire, carbon fiber and steel thread work has been traded twice in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $47,000, a 64% rise.
M102/W+W. Image courtesy of Phillips
The previous record was set by M102/W+W (2014), which sold for $72,700 at Phillips on March 09, 2018. The work had been traded once in the past.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-02 | GJ 581 e/M+1 | $119,700 | 65 % | Christie's | New York |
| 2018-03-09 | M102/W+W | $72,700 | 3 % | Phillips | London |
| 2015-10-24 | SDF J132418.3 + 271455 / M+1 | $70,700 | 157 % | Paddle 8 | New York |
| 2015-05-26 | Flying Garden/air-port-city/12 Sw Iridescent | $27,500 | 8 % | Phillips | New York |
| 2012-06-29 | SE 60 Flying Garden | $25,500 | - | Phillips de Pury | London |