Jackson Pollock Painting Sells for Record $181.2 Million at Christie's

A Jackson Pollock drip painting was sold for a record-breaking $181.2 million at a Christie's auction in New York. This sale shattered previous auction records for the artist's work.

19 May, 06:20 — 19 May, 23:38

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Why this matters

This story highlights the continued strength of the high-end art market, particularly for iconic works by influential artists like Jackson Pollock. Record-breaking sales like this can influence market trends, investor interest in art as an asset, and the cultural valuation of modern art.

Key entitiesJackson Pollock Christie's S.I. Newhouse New York

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BBCHigh6d ago

Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

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The GuardianMostly Factual6d ago

Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at Christie’s in New York

Abstract expressionist’s Number 7A, 1948, becomes the fourth most expensive work ever sold at auction A Jackson Pollock painting has sold for a record $181.2m (£135.3m) at Christie’s in New York. The sale on Monday made Number 7A, 1948 the fourth most expensive work ever sold at auction, according to ARTnews. Continue reading...

By Agence France-Presse in New York

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cbcHigh6d ago

Jackson Pollock drip painting soars to record $181.2M US sale at auction

A Jackson Pollock artwork highlighting the artist's famed painted swoops, swirls, pours and drizzles soared to an eye-popping sales record at a New York auction Monday evening, fetching $181.2 million US.

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DWHigh6d ago

$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie's

The work from the collection of publishing magnate S.I. Newhouse led auction week at Christie's in New York. The canvas was included in a billion dollar sale.

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straits-timesMostly Factual7d ago

Jackson Pollock work sells for $181 million - The Straits Times

Jackson Pollock work sells for $181 million The Straits Times

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tempo-englishMostly Factual6d ago

$181.2 Million Pollock Shatters Auction Record at Christie's - Tempo.co English

$181.2 Million Pollock Shatters Auction Record at Christie's Tempo.co English

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Daily SabahMixed6d ago

Pollock painting sells for $181.2M at Christie's New York auction

A Jackson Pollock painting sold for a record $181.2 million on Monday at Christie's in New York, leading a blockbuster day at the auction house. With its black drips of paint...

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