Damien Hirst Auction Realises Over 100 million
Published September 21st, 2008
Sotheby’s historic and ground-breaking two-day auction of new works by Damien Hirst realised a combined total for the entire two-day auction to the remarkable sum of £111,464,800 (US$200,752,179/€140,160,487), well in excess of its high estimate (est. £68-98 million).
Following the conclusion of the sale today, Damien Hirst said: “I think the market is bigger than anyone knows, I love art and this proves I’m not alone and the future looks great for everyone!”
Commenting on the exceptional results of this unique sale, Patrick Van Maris, Managing Director Sotheby ‘s Europe, said: “With the 11-day pre-sale exhibition and two-day sale of new works by one of world’s most successful living artists, Damien Hirst, Sotheby’s has made auction history. The sale has broken major new ground and set several new and important benchmarks – including a new auction record for a work by the artist.
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