Louisa Matthiasdottir's Auction Record Jumps 100%
3 min read · 21 Jul 2026
Reykjavik Harbor. Image courtesy of Christie's
Louisa Matthiasdottir, Reykjavik Harbor (1991) sold for $107,900, more than four times the low estimate at Christie's in New York on July 17. The oil on canvas work has been traded once in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $59,600, a 100% rise.
Three Sheep (1988). Sold for $48,300 in 2024. Image courtesy of Christie's
The previous record was set by Three Sheep (1988), which sold for $48,300 at Christie's on March 12, 2024. The work had been traded 4 times in the past.
Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
July 17, 2026 | Reykjavik Harbor | $107,900 | 123 % | Christie's | New York |
March 12, 2024 | Three Sheep | $48,300 | 11 % | Christie's | London |
June 14, 2017 | Three Sheep | $43,800 | 15 % | Christie's | New York |
October 31, 2006 | Reykjavik harbour | $38,100 | - | Christie's | London |
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