Christie's Spring Marquee Week Hits $1.35 Billion with Back-to-Back Evening Sales
On May 20, Christie's Spring Marquee Week featured two prominent evening auctions, showcasing the collections of Henry S. McNeil, Jr. and Marian's Richters. These events collectively generated an impressive $162.7 million in sales, with 98% of the lots being sold. Notably, the 21st Century Evening Sale alone accounted for $136.8 million, marking a remarkable 42% increase compared to the previous year and achieving the highest total for this category at Christie's New York in five years. Overall, the week’s sales reached $1.35 billion, almost doubling the previous year's earnings for the same period.
Key facts
- Two evening sales on May 20 achieved $162,698,350 total.
- 98% of lots sold across both sales.
- 21st Century Evening Sale total was $136,808,450.
- That total was 42% higher than last May's sale.
- It was the highest 21st Century Evening Sale total at Christie's New York in five years.
- Week's running total stands at $1,346,800,656.
- That is nearly double last May Marquee Week's total.
- Sales included Defined Space: The Collection of Henry S. McNeil, Jr. and Marian's Richters & the 21st Century Evening Sale.
Entities
Artists
- Henry S. McNeil, Jr.
- Marian Richters
Institutions
- Christie's
Locations
- New York
- United States