Italian artists shine at Dorotheum's Vienna contemporary art auction
Dorotheum's contemporary art auction in Vienna on November 29, 2023, featured a strong Italian presence, with works by Carla Accardi, Emilio Vedova, Enrico Castellani, Salvo, Piero Gilardi, Mario Schifano, and Giorgio Griffa. The top lot was Heinz Mack's 'Quartet' (1965) from the ZERO movement, selling for €494,000. Italian artists claimed the second and third spots: Enrico Castellani's 'Superficie Bianca' (1983) achieved €429,000, and Emilio Vedova's 'Per la Spagna' (1962) reached €416,000, both above high estimates. Salvo had three works, all exceeding estimates, with 'La Valle' (2006) selling for €390,000 from a €80,000 base. Piero Gilardi's 'Tappeto Natura' titled 'Sassi' (1967) set a new auction record at €136,500, nearly doubling its €70,000 estimate. Other Italian artists performing well included Mimmo Paladino, Valerio Adami, and Carla Accardi, with results between €40,000 and €110,000. Arnaldo Pomodoro's sculpture 'Rotante primo sezionale n. 4' (1966-90) sold for €234,000. The auction demonstrated sustained demand for Italian art in Vienna.
Key facts
- Dorotheum held a contemporary art auction in Vienna on November 29, 2023.
- The top lot was Heinz Mack's 'Quartet' (1965), sold for €494,000.
- Enrico Castellani's 'Superficie Bianca' (1983) sold for €429,000.
- Emilio Vedova's 'Per la Spagna' (1962) sold for €416,000.
- Salvo's 'La Valle' (2006) sold for €390,000, well above its €80,000 estimate.
- Piero Gilardi's 'Sassi' (1967) set a new auction record at €136,500.
- Arnaldo Pomodoro's 'Rotante primo sezionale n. 4' sold for €234,000.
- Italian artists dominated the auction, with strong results across multiple lots.
Entities
Artists
- Carla Accardi
- Emilio Vedova
- Enrico Castellani
- Salvo
- Piero Gilardi
- Mario Schifano
- Giorgio Griffa
- Heinz Mack
- Mimmo Paladino
- Valerio Adami
- Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Antonio Mirabelli
Institutions
- Dorotheum
- Artribune
Locations
- Vienna
- Austria