Milan also seems to be recovering. The modern and contemporary art auction held by Christie's in Palazzo Clerici was a real success. A catalog with 105 works of authors who at the moment enjoy greater notoriety and preference on the part of collectors and investors. Great re-debut for Bonalumi and Castellani, who considerably exceed the initial estimates. On the other hand, the historic 900 with some unsold items was penalized a bit (signal also recorded in other European auctions).
In fact, with today's auction many estimates have been exceeded, even reaching unexpected values for a place like Milan. A trend that is in line with other international markets such as London, New York or Paris, a decidedly positive signal that gives hope that it will be the beginning of a real economic recovery in our country.
Top Lots:
Lucio Fontana (1899-1968) – Spatial concept, Expectations – € 1,653,050
Alberto Burri (1915-1995) – Mold – €630,800
Alberto Burri (1915-1995) – Mold €479,600
Enrico Castellani (N. 1930) – Untitled (White surface) – €942,050
Enrico Castellani (N. 1930) - White surface - €328,400
Mario Schifano (1934-1998) – The Apennine section (detail) – €139,400
Piero Manzoni (1933-1963) – Achrome – €404,000
Enrico Castellani (N. 1930) – White surface – €290,600
Agostino Bonalumi (1935-2013) – Red – €278,000
Gino Severini (1883-1966) – Still life with blue cage – €101,600
Giacomo Balla (1871-1958) – Whirlwind of roses – Pattern for carpet €101,600
Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978) – The mystery of the orthopedist – €164,600
Hans Hartung (1904-1989) – T 1961-48 – €101,600
Piero Dorazio (1927-2005) – Georgia which – €89,000
Agostino Bonalumi (1935-2013) – Blue €404,000
Alberto Burri (1915-1995) – Black – €107,900
Hans Hartung (1904-1989) – T1962 R34 – €101,600
