Oscar Nemon's Auction Record Jumps 25%
3 min read · 22 Oct 2026
The Woman Behind the Man. Image courtesy of Christie's
Oscar Nemon, The Woman Behind the Man (1978) sold for $154,100 (GBP115,200), more than three and a half times the low estimate at Christie's in London on October 22. The bronze with a green black patina work has not been traded before.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $31,200, a 25% rise.
Sir Winston Churchill (1970). Sold for $122,900 in 2024. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
The previous record was set by Sir Winston Churchill (1970), which sold for $122,900 at Sotheby's on June 06, 2024. The work had not been traded before.
Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
October 22, 2026 | The Woman Behind the Man | $154,100 | 25 % | Christie's | London |
June 06, 2024 | Sir Winston Churchill | $122,900 | 78 % | Sotheby's | London |
December 15, 2010 | Winston Churchill | $69,200 | 69 % | Sotheby's | London |
July 15, 1998 | Sir Winston Churchill | $40,800 | - | Sotheby's | London |
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