Bonhams American Art Sale in New York Nets $3.05 Million, Led by Robert Henri and Grandma Moses Works

Bonhams' live American Art sale in New York on November 18 realized $3.05 million, with standout performances from works by Robert Henri and Anna Mary Robertson 'Grandma' Moses. Two pieces from the collection of dance instructor Arthur Murray drove the results: Henri's portrait Edna Smith, Pink, No. 1. fetched $394,200, while Moses' landscape Sugaring Off sold for $381,500. Other artists like William Michael Harnett saw their works exceed presale estimates by over threefold, including Still Life with Book. The auction featured iconic American artists such as Luigi Lucioni and Wolf Kahn, with many lots surpassing their estimates. The event highlighted strong market interest in historical American art, particularly from notable private collections.