Remarkable results
Remarkable results in our October 21 auction
“Bid!” – “Who bids more?” Hands are raised into the air, phone lines are red hot, the auctioneer is at the ready, hammer in hand. Until the final “sold!” produces a short discharge. A next work of art is already being placed on its pedestal. Excitement in the saleroom: everyone is eager to win their favorite lot. Passionate collectors pushed prices up and broke some auction records. Important results were set, both for local and foreign artists.
An auction with a fine selection of the highest quality. Striking works of art were offered and unprecedented results were achieved: €183,900 for Rik Poot, €150,000 for Andy Warhol and €112,500 for Emile Claus. Also, seven works of art were sold for a total amount above €100,000, in addition to forty-one above €25,000.
Keith Haring - "Pop Shop III" (1989)
International stars
The stars of the auction were undoubtedly some renowned pop artists. Screaming colors, nervous gestures, iconic images: they captured the attention of enthusiasts worldwide. One of the highlights was the painting “Roll over mouse” (1983) from the Toy Paintings series by Andy Warhol, an artwork that screams pop art vibe. This unique item achieved a total amount of a whopping € 150,000. The silkscreen print “Campbell's Soup I: Tomato” (1968) achieved a marvelous result of € 64,000.
Equally iconic is Keith Haring's “Pop Shop III” (1989). The amount of €125,000 sets an auction record for this complete suite of four silkscreen prints from this edition. An original work by Christo from the series “Wrapped trees” (1969) was part of the catalogue, reaching € 102,900. Collectors competed to snag a sculpture by Jean-Michel Folon. For “L'amour sans frontière” (2003), the important result of € 122,100 was quoted, alongside € 70,900 for “La légèreté de l'être” (2005).
Herman Van Nazareth - "In beweging" (1992)
Top prices for Belgian art
Our collectors showed a keen interest in some remarkable sculptures from our regions. Several auction records for Belgian artists were shattered. For example, Rik Poot's complete ensemble of “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” (1981-1988) achieved the highest price ever at auction for Poot. Multiple bidders competed for this work, in the saleroom, by telephone and online, and in the end reaching an impressive € 183,900.
Furthermore, the highest auction results ever were recorded for Herman Van Nazareth. The large bronze sculpture “In beweging” (1992) achieved € 28,380. “The Captain” (1995) by Kobe went under the hammer for €21,930; “Saturday night” (ca. 2000) by Odile Kinart for €21,120; and Joseph Willaert, omitted all previous amounts achieved at auction. The installations “Muur met ladder” (1969-1980) and “Stal met riek” (1971) were respectively quoted € 28,380 and € 18,060.
Emile Claus - "Fog. Lanterns in the mist" (ca. 1916-1918)
Impressionism
The subtle brushstrokes and beautiful colors of this important selection of Impressionist artworks delighted many collectors. For example, biddings were fierce for the large painting “Chêne un jour d'automne ensoleillé” (ca. 1890-1895) by Anna Boch. The final result of €40,000 is the second highest amount achieved at auction for this artist in the past 15 years.
By Anna De Weert there was the beautiful painting “Les grands peupliers jaunes” (1901-1907). This large canvas with touches of fresh spring is a feast for the eyes and fetched an impressive €70,000. €25,000 is the highest amount ever achieved for an artwork on paper by George Morren, namely “La sieste sur l'herbe” (1901). “View of the Sainte Marie-Madeleine in the Miroir aux Oiseaux in Martigues” (1920) reached €35,000, the highest amount for Paul Leduc at auction in over thirty years.
“Matin en banlieue - L'usine à Auderghem” (1914) is an extraordinary painting in a dashed touch with a striking color palette by Jean Brusselmans. It reached the total amount of €89,600. But one of the most important paintings in the impressionist selection is “Fog. Lanterns in the Fog” (ca. 1916-1918). Emile Claus captures the wide range of nuances found in the London fog. After a tense bidding, this item fetched € 112,500.
(*All results listed are including sales costs)