Masterpieces: The Private Collection of S.I. Newhouse Auction Could Realize $462m

3 min read · 27 Apr 2026

Number 7A by Jackson Pollock estimated at $100m. Image courtesy of Christie's

Danaïde by Constantin Brancusi estimated at $100m. Image courtesy of Christie's

Tête de femme (Fernande) by Pablo Picasso estimated at $40m (low) to $60m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Homme à la guitare by Pablo Picasso estimated at $35m (low) to $55m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Composition with Large Red Plane, Blue, Gray, Black and Yellow by Piet Mondrian estimated at $35m (low) to $55m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Number 7A by Jackson Pollock estimated at $100m. Image courtesy of Christie's

Jackson Pollock Number 7A (1948) is one of the highest-value lots announced by Christie's in its 'Masterpieces: The Private Collection of S.I. Newhouse' auction in New York on May 18.

Pre-sale low estimates total $462m.

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16 works are for sale.
Estimates total: $462m (low) and $595m (high), excluding premiums.

One of the highest-value lots announced is: Jackson Pollock, Number 7A (1948), which is estimated to sell for around $100m. It has been traded 4 times in the past.

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