Pop Art Market Stronger Than Ever
Nov 15th, 2010
Last Wednesday evening, November 10th, Christie's New York held an auction of post-war and contemporary art featuring many Guy Hepner artists and recorded oustanding results. Once again, the art world was reminded exactly why the genre was originally deemed 'Popular' art: This past week's showing proved the demand for Pop Art continues to match exactly what is available.
Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, two artists that defined the period, both represented by Guy Hepner, comprised a dominating portion of the lots, and with good reason:
Each work that went to auction by Andy Warhol sold. Warhol's piece, "Big Campbell's Soup Can with Can Opener (Vegetable)," reached an incredible $23,882,500, while his "Marilyn," (pictured below), climbed to $4,450,5000. "Jackie," went for $1,650,500, "Dance Diagram," hit $1,538,500, and "Dennis Hopper," hit $965,500.
Roy Lichtenstein's results were no less impressive. The apathetic red-head in Lichtenstein's "Ohhh...Alright," from 1964 broke a record for the artist at $42,642,500 while one of Lichtenstein's later works, a fragmented thinker, and "Dennis Hopper," hit $965,500.
An insatiable demand for Pop Art exists and continues to expand the contemporary art market.
Please contact the gallery for further information and availability. Appointments are available 7 days a week for private viewing and discussing your collecting needs.
Guy Hepner
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West Hollywood CA, 90048
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