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| Edward Hopper's Blackwell's Island |
Christie's American Art Sale took place on Thursday, May 23, 2013 and resulted in a 73% sell-through rate and the highest total for that category since 2008 with a $50.8 million total. Edward Hopper's
Blackwell's Island led the way realizing over $19,163,750. O'Keefe, Parrish, and the Wyeth family also sold well. Acquired by the Cincinnati Art Museum, O'Keefe's
My Back Yard realized $1,803,750 after a $1,000,000-$1,500,000 pre-sale estimate. Norman Rockwell works continued their impressive run when
Starstruck sold for over $2 million with a $800,000-$1,200,000 estimate.
Christies didn't offer much in the way of American Western art, but a 18x14 inch oil titled
The Evening Glow by Frank Tenney Johnson sold for $159,750 which exceeded the high estimate of $150,000 and
A Field in Taos by Oscar Berninghaus sold for $207,750 which was just over the $200,000 low estimate. All these strong records at auction are a very good sign, as it continues to show that collectors aren't afraid to spend like they were a few years ago.
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| Oscar Berninghaus A Field in Taos |
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| Frank Tenney Johnson The Evening Glow |
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