3 min read · 27 Sep 2024
CalverCorn by Sophie Calver sold for $1,518. Image courtesy of Christie's Online
A work by Sophie Calver was the headline sale at Christie's Online 'Christie's London Staff Auction' on September 24.
The star lot was: Sophie Calver, CalverCorn (2024), which sold for $1,518, 285% above its $394 low estimate.
The outperformer sold for 285% above its low estimate. Sophie Calver, CalverCorn (2024), sold for $1,518 ($394 low estimate).
Breakdown of results against auction house estimates that are disclosed
No sales had a guarantee.
25 works were bought-in, including: Bertoli, MORTALITY (2024), estimated at $9,194 (low) to $10,500 (high).
1 work was withdrawn before the sale: Bryan Rodrigues, Peace and Quiet (2024) estimated at $1,970 (low) to $3,283 (high).
All results include the fees and premiums added to the price of a work of art when the auctioneer's hammer falls. Estimates, sale prices and totals are converted into US dollars. Sale prices are compared to the auction house’s low estimate, which do not include premiums.
Guarantees: Sometimes an auction house guarantees to pay a seller for a work, regardless of whether the bidding reaches the reserve price, a figure that is typically confidential.
Bought-in: If there are no bids for a work, or if bidding falls short of the reserve price, the lot is unsold or “bought-in”.
Withdrawn: This happens when a seller decides, for whatever reason, to withdraw a work before the bidding begins.
Premiums: Typically a sliding-scale of charges paid in addition to the hammer price by the buyer, plus any other fees.