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Christie’s $1.1bn New York Sale Sets Records for Rothko, Pollock, Brâncuși

market-auction · 2026-05-19

Christie’s achieved $1.1 billion in a single evening sale in New York, with all lots sold (white glove). Works by Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Constantin Brâncuși fetched record prices. The sale underscores the strength of the high-end art market.

Key facts

  • Christie’s netted $1.1 billion in a New York evening sale.
  • The sale was a white glove auction, meaning every lot sold.
  • Works by Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Constantin Brâncuși achieved record prices.
  • The auction took place in New York.

Entities

Artists

  • Mark Rothko
  • Jackson Pollock
  • Constantin Brâncuși

Institutions

  • Christie’s

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

Sources