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Iconic pieces for auction at 20/21 Century London Evening Sale

Published October 6th, 2024 - 09:04 GMT

ALBAWABA - A photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale was held at the Christie's auction house in London on Oct. 3, 2024, with amazing pieces going on auction for a great amount of money.

From "More Woldgate Timber" by David Hockney to "Phare sur la digue" by Leon Spilliaert as well as "Hurricane Nurse" by Richard Prince, magnificent and iconic pieces were among the ones on Christie's auction.

Jeff Koons' 'Balloon Monkey (Blue)' is a standout piece from his iconic 'Celebration' series, launched in 1993. Known for its oversized interpretations of everyday objects, the series cemented Koons' status as a leading figure in contemporary art.

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Following the success of 'Balloon Monkey (Magenta)', which sold for £10,136,500 in 2022, the blue version is expected to fetch between £6.5 million and £10 million at auction. (photo by afp)

A gallery assistant poses with "Balloon Monkey (Blue)" by Jeff Koons during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)

Created after the 1951 original oil on canvas Le grand style by René Magritte (1898-1967). This work is signed ‘Magritte’ in fascimile in graphite color in the lower right margin and signed in pencil in the lower left margin by the representative of ADAGP representing the Magritte Succession, Mr. Charly Hersovici. Numbered from the edition of 300 in pencil in the lower left margin. (photo by afp)

A gallery assistant poses with "Le grand style" by René Magritte during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)

A gallery assistant poses with Hurricane Nurse by Richard Prince during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale , The artwork is estimated to go under the hammer for 3,500,000 5,500,000 GBP (4,158,000 - 6,535,000 EUR / 4,590,000 - 7,213,000 USD (.photo by afp)

A gallery assistant poses with "Hurricane Nurse" by Richard Prince during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)

Art handlers hold a painting by Willem De Kooning 'Untitled XVIII', estimate: £4,000,000 6,000,000, from the collection of Eric Clapton during a photocall at Christie's auction house ahead of the 20th/21st Century Evening Sale in London, United Kingdom on October 03, 2024. (.photo by afp)

A gallery assistant poses with "Untitled XVIII" by Willem de Kooning during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)

staff member looks at a painting by Paula Rego 'Untitled No. 7', estimate: £1,200,000 1,800,000 during a photocall at Christie's auction house ahead of the 20th/21st Century Evening Sale in London (.photo by afp)

A gallery assistant poses with "Untitled No. 7" by Paula Rego during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. The artwork is estimated to go under the hammer for ($1,574,000 - $2,361,000). (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)

Christie's auction house

A gallery assistant poses with "More Woldgate Timber" by David Hockney during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. The artwork is estimated to go under the hammer for 3,800,000 – 5,500,000 GBP (4,515,000 - 6,535,000 EUR / 4,984,000 - 7,213,000 USD). (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)

Following the success of 'Balloon Monkey (Magenta)', which sold for £10,136,500 in 2022, the blue version is expected to fetch between £6.5 million and £10 million at auction. (photo by afp)
Created after the 1951 original oil on canvas Le grand style by René Magritte (1898-1967). This work is signed ‘Magritte’ in fascimile in graphite color in the lower right margin and signed in pencil in the lower left margin by the representative of ADAGP representing the Magritte Succession, Mr. Charly Hersovici. Numbered from the edition of 300 in pencil in the lower left margin. (photo by afp)
A gallery assistant poses with Hurricane Nurse by Richard Prince during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale , The artwork is estimated to go under the hammer for 3,500,000 5,500,000 GBP (4,158,000 - 6,535,000 EUR / 4,590,000 - 7,213,000 USD (.photo by afp)
Art handlers hold a painting by Willem De Kooning 'Untitled XVIII', estimate: £4,000,000 6,000,000, from the collection of Eric Clapton during a photocall at Christie's auction house ahead of the 20th/21st Century Evening Sale in London, United Kingdom on October 03, 2024. (.photo by afp)
staff member looks at a painting by Paula Rego 'Untitled No. 7', estimate: £1,200,000 1,800,000 during a photocall at Christie's auction house ahead of the 20th/21st Century Evening Sale in London (.photo by afp)
Christie's auction house
Following the success of 'Balloon Monkey (Magenta)', which sold for £10,136,500 in 2022, the blue version is expected to fetch between £6.5 million and £10 million at auction. (photo by afp)
A gallery assistant poses with "Balloon Monkey (Blue)" by Jeff Koons during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
Created after the 1951 original oil on canvas Le grand style by René Magritte (1898-1967). This work is signed ‘Magritte’ in fascimile in graphite color in the lower right margin and signed in pencil in the lower left margin by the representative of ADAGP representing the Magritte Succession, Mr. Charly Hersovici. Numbered from the edition of 300 in pencil in the lower left margin. (photo by afp)
A gallery assistant poses with "Le grand style" by René Magritte during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
A gallery assistant poses with Hurricane Nurse by Richard Prince during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale , The artwork is estimated to go under the hammer for 3,500,000 5,500,000 GBP (4,158,000 - 6,535,000 EUR / 4,590,000 - 7,213,000 USD (.photo by afp)
A gallery assistant poses with "Hurricane Nurse" by Richard Prince during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
Art handlers hold a painting by Willem De Kooning 'Untitled XVIII', estimate: £4,000,000 6,000,000, from the collection of Eric Clapton during a photocall at Christie's auction house ahead of the 20th/21st Century Evening Sale in London, United Kingdom on October 03, 2024. (.photo by afp)
A gallery assistant poses with "Untitled XVIII" by Willem de Kooning during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
staff member looks at a painting by Paula Rego 'Untitled No. 7', estimate: £1,200,000 1,800,000 during a photocall at Christie's auction house ahead of the 20th/21st Century Evening Sale in London (.photo by afp)
A gallery assistant poses with "Untitled No. 7" by Paula Rego during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. The artwork is estimated to go under the hammer for ($1,574,000 - $2,361,000). (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
Christie's auction house
A gallery assistant poses with "More Woldgate Timber" by David Hockney during a photocall for the 20/21 Century London Evening Sale at the Christie's auction house in London on October 3, 2024. The artwork is estimated to go under the hammer for 3,800,000 – 5,500,000 GBP (4,515,000 - 6,535,000 EUR / 4,984,000 - 7,213,000 USD). (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
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