Auction Preview: The George Michael Collection Evening Auction at Christie’s, London, Mar 14
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What: The George Michael Collection Evening AuctionWhere: Christie’s; 8 King Street, St. James 's London, UKWhen: March 14; 07.00 pmPublic Viewing: 9 Mar, 2pm - 8pm; 10 Mar, 12pm - 8pm; 11 Mar, 9am - 4:30pm; 12 Mar, 9am - 4:30pm; 13 Mar, 9am - 8pmTop lots oAuction Preview: The George Michael Collection Evening Auction at Christie’s, London, Mar 14
What: The George Michael Collection Evening AuctionWhere: Christie’s; 8 King Street, St. James 's London, UKWhen: March 14; 07.00 pmPublic Viewing: 9 Mar, 2pm - 8pm; 10 Mar, 12pm - 8pm; 11 Mar, 9am - 4:30pm; 12 Mar, 9am - 4:30pm; 13 Mar, 9am - 8pmTop lots of the sale:- Damien Hirst (b. 1965): The Incomplete Truth. Glass, painted aluminium, silicone, acrylic, stainless steel, dove and formaldehyde solution, 87 ⅜ x 69 ¼ x 29 ⅛ in. (222 x 176 x 74cm.) Executed in 2006, this work is number two from an edition of three plus one artist’s proof and one Hors de Commerce. Estimate: GBP 1,000,000 - GBP 1,500,000 (USD 1,304,000 - USD 1,956,000)- Damien Hirst (b. 1965): Saint Sebastian, Exquisite Pain. Glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, arrows, crossbow bolts, stainless steel cable and clamps, stainless steel carabiner, bullock and formaldehyde solution, 126 ⅝ x 61 ⅜ x 61 ⅜in. (321.6 x 155.8 x 155.8cm.) Executed in 2007. Estimate: GBP 1,000,000 - GBP 1,500,000 (USD 1,304,000 - USD 1,956,000)- Bridget Riley (b. 1931): Songbird. Signed and dated 'Riley 82' (on the right turnover edge); signed again, titled and dated again 'Songbird 1982 Riley' (on the reverse), oil on linen, 42 x 36 ⅝in. (106.7 x 93cm.) Painted in 1982. Estimate: GBP 400,000 - GBP 600,000 (USD 521,600 - USD 782,400)- Cecily Brown (b. 1969): Yet to be titled. Signed and dated 'Cecily Brown 2008' (on the reverse), oil on linen, 31 x 43in. (78.7 x 109.2cm.) Painted in 2008. Estimate: GBP 350,000 - GBP 550,000 (USD 456,400 - USD 717,200)- Damien Hirst (b. 1965): Incorruptible Crown. Signed twice, titled and dated ‘D Hirst “Incorruptable Crown” Damien Hirst 2006’ (on the reverse); butterflies and household gloss on canvas; 48 x 60in. (121.9 x 152.4cm.) Executed in 2006. Estimate: GBP 300,000 - GBP 400,000 (USD 391,200 - USD 521,600)- Damien Hirst (b. 1965): Saint Bartholomew. Glass, painted MDF, aluminium, acrylic, fish and formaldehyde solution, 24 x 36 x 6 ½in. (61.1 x 91.5 x 16.5cm.) Executed in 2006. Estimate: GBP 250,000 - GBP 350,000 (USD 326,000 - USD 456,400)- Antony Gormley (b. 1950): Another Time III. Cast iron, 75 ¼ x 23 ¼ x 14 ⅛in. (191 x 59 x 36cm.) Executed in 2007, this work is number two from an edition of five. Estimate: GBP 180,000 - GBP 250,000 (USD 234,720 - USD 326,000)- Tracey Emin (b. 1963): Drunk to the Bottom of My Soul. signed, titled and dated ‘Drunk To The Bottom Of My Soul Tracey Emin 2002’ (on a label sewn in the lower right), applique blanket, 76 ⅜ x 63in. (194 x 160cm.) Executed in 2002. Estimate: GBP 180,000 - GBP 250,000 (USD 234,720 - USD 326,000)For details, visit: https://www.christies.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more