NEW YORK, NY.- Hindman’s first ever New York season of auctions achieves a combined total of $5,333,517 across the 295 lots sold. Over 2,000 bidders from 49 countries registered for the four sales and over 40% of buyers were first-time clients to Hindman. There was active participation across all sales channels, and absentee, online, and energetic bidding took place from clients of all ages. Additionally, two world auction records were set for artists LaToya Ruby Frazier (born 1982) and Francis Speight (American, 1896-1989).
“We were thrilled with the excitement surrounding our very first New York auctions. The strong results achieved across a diverse range of collecting categories demonstrates Hindman’s strength in the region and the New York team’s deep bench of expertise, art-world connections, and ability to curate a compelling offering for our clients in the Northeast,” comments Gemma Sudlow, Hindman’s Managing Director, New York Region. “Hindman’s strategy is about connecting with our communities, and we were delighted by the warm welcome we received here in New York for our series of events and auctions. We look forward to continuing this strong momentum with additional New York sales planned for Spring 2024.”
Sale summaries and top lots of the week are below.
TIME & SPACE: WATCHES FROM THE COLLECTION OF GLEN DE VRIES
Total: $3,017,511
Combined total with afternoon session: $3,340,134
October 18, 2023 | New York
Strong results were achieved for Time & Space: Watches from the Collection of Glen de Vries, which produced a total of $3,017,511 surpassing the low estimate with 95% of 101 lots sold and realizing 106% hammer above low estimate. The top lot of the auction was a rare F.P. Journe, Platinum 'Tourbillon Souverain Black Label' that realized $415,800 against a low estimate of $250,000.
Combined with the afternoon various owner sale of Watches, the two auctions, which were held at Hindman’s pop-up space in SoHo, achieved a total of $3,340,134. There was active participation across all sales channels, and absentee, online, and energetic bidding in the room took place from clients of all ages.
FOREVER YOUNG: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE JOE BAIO COLLECTION
Total: $384,867
October 19, 2023 | New York
Forever Young: Photographs from the Joe Baio Collection achieved a total of $384,867. The top lot of the sale was LaToya Ruby Frazier’s Momme, 2008, which sold for $50,400 and achieved a world auction record for the artist. Additionally, Peter Hujar’s Chloe Finch, 1981 sold for more than double its initial estimate, realizing $40,950. Ahead of the auction, Hindman hosted a reception and conversation with collector Joe Baio and photographer Justine Kurland, who had work featured in the auction.
CANVAS & CLAY: THE COLLECTION OF JUDITH AND PHILIP SIEG
Total: $1,608,516
October 26, 2023 | New York
Canvas & Clay: The Collection of Judith and Philip Sieg, an assemblage of exceptional American fine art and modern pottery, totaled $1,608,516 with 86% sold by lot.
The top lots of the sale were Albert York’s Landscape with Three Trees and Pond, June 1984, and Porch Bench with Seated Figure, c. 1967, each of which sold for $176,400. The suite of Albert York paintings, the largest number to ever come to auction, were 100% sold with nearly all achieving above their high estimates. Other notable results include Francis Speight’s White House with Variations, 1930, which sold for $126,000, setting a world auction record for the artist.
Additionally, the selection of Scandinavian studio pottery performed with exceptional results, with strong prices achieved for works by Gertrud Vasegaard.
