Christie's Art Contemporain - Vente du Jour Auction Could Realize $9.26m

3 min read · 09 Oct 2026

Study to Homage to the Square: Earthbound by Josef Albers estimated at $336,100 (low) to $560,200 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Abstract Painting by Gerhard Richter estimated at $336,100 (low) to $560,200 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Untitled by Alexander Calder estimated at $280,100 (low) to $392,200 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Untitled by Keith Haring estimated at $280,100 (low) to $392,200 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Study for Homage to the Square: Not Looking by Josef Albers estimated at $280,100 (low) to $392,200 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Study to Homage to the Square: Earthbound by Josef Albers estimated at $336,100 (low) to $560,200 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Josef Albers Study to Homage to the Square: Earthbound (1958) is the highest-value lot announced by Christie's in its 'Art Contemporain - Vente du Jour' auction in Paris on October 23.

Pre-sale low estimates total $9.26m (EUR8.27m).

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141 works are for sale.
Estimates total: $9.26m (low) and $13.64m (high), excluding premiums.
0 lots have undisclosed estimates.

The highest-value lot announced is: Josef Albers, Study to Homage to the Square: Earthbound (1958), which is estimated to sell for between $336,100 and $560,200. It has been traded 12 times in the past.

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