John Currin Work Sells for $203,200 But Delivers a 58% Negative Return
3 min read · 16 May 2025
The Florist. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
John Currin, The Florist (2003) sold for $203,200, less than the low estimate at Sotheby's in New York on May 16.
The sale was below the previous auction result by $289,300, realizing a 58% negative return. It last sold at auction in 2017 for $492,500 at Sotheby's.
Oil on canvas, 35.5 x 27.9cm. The work has been traded 3 times in the past.
Sale Date | Price | Price Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-05-16 | $203,200 | -59 % | Sotheby's | New York |
2017-03-02 | $492,500 | - | Sotheby's | New York |
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