Joe Lewis Collection Sells for £296m at Sotheby's
The summer auction season at Sotheby's commenced with an unprecedented sale of 25 pieces from Joe Lewis, the former owner of Tottenham Hotspur FC. This auction garnered £296 million, setting a record for the highest value single-owner sale in Europe. Among the items, nine fetched over £10 million each. The collection showcased masterpieces from renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, and Francis Bacon. This event highlights the robustness of the luxury art market and the lasting attraction of prestigious collections.
Key facts
- Sotheby's sold 25 artworks from Joe Lewis's collection.
- Total sale value was £296 million.
- It is Europe's most valuable single-owner sale.
- Nine lots sold for over £10 million each.
- Joe Lewis is former owner of Tottenham Hotspur FC.
- Artists included Picasso, Monet, and Bacon.
- The auction kicked off summer season.
- Sale highlights strong demand for top-tier art.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Sotheby's
- Tottenham Hotspur FC
Locations
- Europe