Emilio Baz Viaud's Auction Record Jumps 98%
3 min read · 19 Nov 2024
Retrato de Nazario Chimez Barket. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
Emilio Baz Viaud, Retrato de Nazario Chimez Barket (1952) sold for $204,000, more than 20 times the low estimate at Sotheby's in New York on November 19. The tempera and dry brush on board work has been traded 3 times in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $101,000, a 98% rise.
Retrato de Silvia. Image courtesy of Christie's
The previous record was set by Retrato de Silvia (1943), which sold for $103,000 at Christie's on May 28, 2008. The work had not been traded before.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-19 | Retrato de Nazario Chimez Barket | $204,000 | 98 % | Sotheby's | New York |
| 2008-05-28 | Retrato de Silvia | $103,000 | - | Christie's | New York |