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Christie's London to auction 58 Kate Moss-inspired works from Gert Elfering collection

market-auction · 2026-05-05

On September 25, Christie's London will host an auction featuring 58 artworks influenced by supermodel Kate Moss, curated by Gert Elfering. The estimated value of the sale ranges from £1.3 to 2 million and includes creations by renowned artists such as Allen Jones, Chuck Close, Irving Penn, Bruce Weber, and others. Notable pieces consist of Jones's 'Kate in Red' (2013, oil on canvas, £150-250,000) and 'A Model, Model' (2013, sculpture, £120-180,000), along with Close's 'Kate' (2007, tapestry, £60-80,000) and Penn's Vogue cover print from September 1996 (£50-70,000). Additional highlights feature Weber's nudes and Sante D'Orazio's 'Kate Moss on lounge chair I, Glen Cove, NY, 1995' (£20-30,000). Moss, who debuted with Calvin Klein in 1990, has been a muse for many contemporary artists, with Elfering's collaboration resulting in limited editions for this auction.

Key facts

  • Christie's London auction on September 25
  • 58 works inspired by Kate Moss
  • Curated by collector Gert Elfering
  • Total estimate £1.3-2 million
  • Top lot: Allen Jones 'Kate in Red' (2013) estimated £150-250,000
  • Chuck Close tapestry 'Kate' (2007) estimated £60-80,000
  • Irving Penn Vogue cover print estimated £50-70,000
  • Works by 14 artists including Bruce Weber, Mario Sorrenti, Annie Leibovitz

Entities

Artists

  • Allen Jones
  • Chuck Close
  • Irving Penn
  • Bruce Weber
  • Mario Sorrenti
  • Sante D'Orazio
  • Annie Leibovitz
  • Mary McCartney
  • Craig McDean
  • Sam Taylor-Wood
  • Juergen Teller
  • Mario Testino
  • Ellen von Unwerth
  • Albert Watson
  • Kate Moss
  • Gert Elfering

Institutions

  • Christie's
  • Calvin Klein
  • Vogue

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New York
  • United States
  • Glen Cove

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