Kaari Upson's Auction Record Jumps 89%
3 min read · 07 Mar 2025
- Image courtesy of Phillips
Kaari Upson, 168 (2013) sold for $114,700 (GBP88,900), more than one and a half times the low estimate at Phillips in London on March 7. The silicone, spandex and fiberglass work has been traded twice in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $54,300, a 89% rise.
Horizon. Image courtesy of Phillips
The previous record was set by Horizon (2013), which sold for $60,400 at Phillips on October 16, 2014. The work had not been traded before.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-07 | 168 | $114,700 | 90 % | Phillips | London |
| 2014-10-16 | Horizon | $60,400 | 51 % | Phillips | London |
| 2014-05-16 | Untitled | $40,000 | 33 % | Phillips | New York |
| 2013-05-17 | Untitled | $30,000 | - | Phillips | New York |