Works by Atul Dodiya and Juan Genoves were among the 40% of lots selling above their low estimate at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr 'Post-War & Contemporary Art' auction on September 11-21 in Paris. The sale totaled $572,500 (EUR498,400), falling short of its pre-sale low estimate.
The portrait has proved so popular it is staying on show for another three months.
The 23-student took $2,200 in prize money for winning the competition.
Works by David Hockney were among the 92% of lots selling above their low estimate at Phillips 'David Hockney' auction on September 19 in London. The sale totaled $2.73m (GBP2.04m), exceeding the pre-sale high estimate.
The works came to the Met from the artist's daughter.
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