Major Art Auction Features Works by Cindy Sherman, Cecily Brown, and Glenn Ligon
What happened
Christie’s will sell a collection from the late Agnes Gund's collection during November auctions in New York, with proceeds benefiting the Gund Art Foundation. The collection includes works by Cindy Sherman, Cecily Brown, and Glenn Ligon, alongside pieces by Vija Celmins, Alexander Calder, and Cy Twombly. Vija Celmins’s painting is estimated between $6 million and $8 million.
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Why it matters
The auction features high-value works, including pieces by Alexander Calder and Cy Twombly, which drives activity in the high-end art market. The sale of these pieces influences the market prices for the artists involved, including Cindy Sherman, Cecily Brown, and Glenn Ligon.
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Who's involved
- Museum of Modern ArtHosted a major art auction involving Cindy Sherman
- Cindy ShermanHer works are included in the major Christie's auction
- Cecily BrownHer work is included in the major Christie's auction
- Glenn LigonHis work is included in the major Christie's auction
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Cecily BrownSpeculative
Cecily Brown might see market price changes through her work being included in the Christie's auction.
- Glenn LigonSpeculative
Glenn Ligon might see market price changes through his work being included in the Christie's auction.
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The entities involved
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Museum of Modern Art
art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
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Cindy Sherman
American photographer (born 1954)