Christie's Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale Hits $102.8M, Highest Since 2019

On May 21, 2021, Christie's auction house in New York achieved a significant milestone during its Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale, generating $102.8 million—the highest figure for this type of sale since 2019. An impressive 93% of the artworks were sold, with 96% of the total auction value realized, facilitated by active participation via phone, online, and in-person bidding at Rockefeller Center. The standout piece was a 1965 untitled work by Joan Mitchell, which fetched $5.4 million. Overall, this event contributed to a cumulative total of $1.4 billion for Marquee Week, wrapping up with online auctions concluding on May 22.