Kamal Boullata's Auction Record Jumps 150%
3 min read · 01 Nov 2024
Kun-Fa-Yakun (Be and It is). Image courtesy of Christie's
Kamal Boullata, Kun-Fa-Yakun (Be and It is) (2008) sold for $155,500 (GBP119,700), more than three and a half times the low estimate at Christie's in London on October 31. The acrylic on canvas work has been traded twice in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $96,700, a 150% rise.
Nocturne II. Image courtesy of Christie's
The previous record was set by Nocturne II (2001), which sold for $58,800 at Christie's on November 09, 2023. The work had been traded twice in the past.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | Kun-Fa-Yakun (Be and It is) | $155,500 | 164 % | Christie's | London |
| 2023-11-09 | Nocturne II | $58,800 | 104 % | Christie's | London |
| 2022-11-02 | Angelus II-I | $28,900 | - | Christie's | New York |