Sean Scully Work Sells for $679,700 But Delivers a 19% Negative Return
3 min read · 15 Oct 2026
Wall of Light Reef. Image courtesy of Christie's
Sean Scully, Wall of Light Reef (2012), sold for $679,700 (GBP512,000), more than the low estimate at Christie's in London on October 15.
The sale was below the previous auction result by $164,800, realizing a 19% negative return. It last sold at auction in 2015 for $844,500 at Christie's.
Oil on canvas on board, 160.0 x 160.0cm. The work has been traded 4 times in the past.
Sale Date | Price | Price Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 15, 2026 | $679,700 | -20 % | Christie's | London |
February 11, 2015 | $844,500 | - | Christie's | London |
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